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Introduction to Herbal Medicine (HERB 1100)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3
Description:
In this course you will learn about the herbal medicine industry in the US and careers in the field through studying history, the herbal supplement industry, FDA rules and regulations for herbal supplements, the sustainability of medicinal plants, and laws regarding the practice of herbal medicine. You will develop strong research skills through a semester long research project on an endangered medicinal plant by critically examining information pertaining to historical and current use for its authenticity, bias, and credibility.
Topical Outline:
1. Principles in researching herbal medicines
2. FDA regulations for harvesting, manufacturing and labeling of herbal products
3. Sustainability of medicinal plants
4. Assessing safety of herbal medicines
5. Laws affecting herbal practitioners in the US
6. Careers in Herbal medicine
Learning Outcomes:
1. Appraise efficacy of herbal medicines through evaluating sources from traditional medicine and scientific research
2. Distinguish between credible information and misinformation about herbal medicine in the US
3. Evaluate federal regulations and guidelines for medicinal plants.
4. Determine proper herbal medicine labeling based on FDA regulations
Prerequisites:
Placement into
READ 1300 or completion of
READ 0200 or
ESOL 0052