Herbal Medicine and Phytotherapy

Eva Hajská's phytotherapy practice uses Czech native medicinal plants to prepare custom herbal formulations — tinctures, teas, and capsules — tailored to each patient's TCM pattern and specific health needs. Unlike off-the-shelf supplements, every preparation is individually compounded: the ratio of herbs, the extraction method, and the target condition are determined after consultation. Tinctures are self-prepared from dried plant material in an alcohol or water base and are dispensed in 100 ml (420 Kč, for a 1–2 month course) or 200 ml (680 Kč, for a 3–4 month course) quantities. The phytotherapy catalogue draws from Czech temperate-zone herbs — plants adapted to the same latitude and climate as the Central European patient — as well as established TCM medicinal species. Conditions supported include seasonal infections, allergies, digestive disorders, stress and insomnia, hormonal imbalances, and chronic inflammatory conditions.

Phytotherapy — the therapeutic use of plant-based preparations — is one of Eva Hajská's core clinical tools, complementing her acupuncture and naturopathic practice. At Celostní medicína a Akupunktura Brno, phytotherapy means specifically prepared, individually tailored herbal formulations rather than generic supplements. Eva studied Western phytotherapy for two years (2011–2013) in addition to her TCM training, giving her access to both the TCM materia medica (Chinese herbs categorised by their thermal nature, taste, and organ affinity) and the European botanical tradition (herbs studied by their chemical constituents, clinical trials, and traditional folk uses). The teaching she has provided at a Brno school since 2018 — European herbs according to TCM principles — reflects the integrative approach she applies clinically: Czech and European plants are understood not only through their pharmacological constituents but through their TCM energetic profile, enabling her to create formulas that address both Western diagnostic categories and TCM pattern diagnoses simultaneously. Herbal preparations available at this practice: **Custom tinctures** are the primary vehicle. Eva sources dried plant material, often from Czech medicinal plant suppliers, and prepares tinctures to a strength and combination suited to the individual patient. A 100 ml tincture (420 Kč) typically lasts 1–2 months; a 200 ml bottle (680 Kč) covers 3–4 months. The patient is instructed on dosage (typically 20–30 drops in water, two to three times daily), timing relative to meals, and any interactions to monitor. **Herbal teas** (čajové směsi) are blended to order — loose-leaf mixtures combining plants with synergistic effects, often more palatable for patients reluctant to use alcohol-based tinctures. **Pharmaceutical-grade capsules and tablets** from established Czech and German herbal product lines are recommended where standardised extracts provide more reliable dosing (such as for St. John's Wort standardised to hypericin content, or milk thistle standardised to silymarin). The functional categories of herbs used include: adaptogens (ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Eleutherococcus — for stress resilience and adrenal support), anti-inflammatories (turmeric, willow bark, meadowsweet), metabolic and digestive stimulants (dandelion root, artichoke, gentian), respiratory herbs (thyme, mullein, elecampane), sedatives and nervines (valerian, lemon balm, passionflower), and female reproductive herbs (chaste tree, red clover, raspberry leaf). Conditions regularly addressed with phytotherapy at this practice: recurrent colds and viral infections, seasonal allergies, asthma, eczema and skin disorders, digestive dysfunction (IBS, bloating, sluggish gallbladder), menstrual irregularities and PMS, perimenopause symptoms, insomnia and anxiety, chronic fatigue, and musculoskeletal inflammation. Patient E.Č. reports that Eva's herbal tincture stopped recurrent sinusitis from progressing; other testimonials mention improved immunity and reduced medication dependence. Phytotherapy is typically discussed during a standard consultation session (900 Kč initial / 800 Kč follow-up), with tinctures charged separately at the 100 ml or 200 ml rate. No special preparation is needed for the consultation beyond bringing a current medication list, as herb-drug interactions require checking before prescribing.