Introduction to Herbs in Medicine.

Catalog description

PR: ( CHEM 115 and CHEM 115L and CHEM 116 and CHEM 116L and CHEM 233 and CHEM 233L ) with a minimum grade of C- in all. Provides students with a basic understanding of how medicinal plants, natural products, and supplements are being used in medicine by getting familiarized with the scientific and therapeutic approach that connects their use with evidence-based medicine. Students will gain an understanding of the concepts underlying pharmacognosy and basis of natural medicinal products and nutraceuticals including biopharmaceutics, pharmacology, toxicology and phytochemical aspects.