CSPH5423
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CSPH 5423 - Botanical Medicines: Foundations and Practical Applications (1 Cr.)
Course description
There is an accumulating body of scientific evidence supporting the use of some botanicals for preventive or therapeutic purposes. This experiential course offers health professional students and others an integrative and practical approach to medicinal plants that includes theoretical underpinnings and obtaining the skills to gather, process, and apply selected local plants and herbs. Methods are multi-sensory, following an eclectic tradition practiced by many modern herbalists. Review of empirical scientific evidence is included for key plants.
Prereq: Jr or sr or grad in the health professions or instructor permission.
Prereq: Jr or sr or grad in the health professions or instructor permission.
Minimum credits
1
Maximum credits
1
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
OPT - Student Option
Lecture
Requirements
000238
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Periodic Spring & Summer