BOT202

This course organizes the study of herbs based on their specific clinical effects and affinities for different body systems, providing training in pharmacognosy and the clinical use of whole plants and extracts. Along with traditional lecture format, clinical application of the course material is approached through case-based learning sessions. Topics include: therapeutic actions and indications of specific herbs; dosage and prescribing strategies; contraindications, interactions, and safety issues; therapeutic categories of herbs and principles of botanical practice. Empirical data on traditional uses for plants as medicines is integrated with modern scientific research on their pharmacological actions and clinical use.