Evidence-based course on herbal medicine safety and efficacy, covering plant pharmacology, interactions, and preparation of herbal treatments for clinical application.
Describe the physiological effects of the top 20 commonly used herbal medicines in the United States.
List characteristics of a high-quality herbal medicine.
Describe how to prepare an infusion, decoction, tincture, and herbal salve.
From a list of dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals, identify adverse interactions using validated sources.
Explain, in detail, how to undertake a risk-benefit analysis when trying to decide about the appropriateness of using an herbal medicine for treatment in a clinical scenario.
Critically evaluate the herbal medicine literature, explaining the characteristics of a high-quality herbal medicine journal article using the 15-point supplemental CONSORT approach.
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Gain a basic understanding of the pharmacology, mechanism of action, phytochemistry and botany (plant identification) of common plants used for healing in the United States. Analyze herbalpharmaceutical interactions and liver detoxification systems, extremely important skills in the practice of clinical medicine for any specialty. Prepare simple herbal treatments in the Learning Kitchen at the American Center and discuss practical applications in the clinical setting.
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Evidence-based Herbal Medicine Safety and Efficacy Selective in Family Medicine
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