Module 'Phytotherapy'

Objective
To provide assistant pharmacists the knowledge of the basics of herbal treatment necessary for practical pharmacy work and of the options to use herbs and the preparations thereof to strengthen the body, for the treatment and prevention of disease.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the module, the student:
1. Is able to explain the anatomical and morphological structure and the most important physiological functions of plants;
2. Is familiar with plant systematics and knows the most important plants in the main plant groups;
3. Knows medicinal plants, the drugs derived thereof and their active substances;
4. Knows the principles of modern phytotherapy;
5. Knows the use of medicinal plants and herbal remedies for the treatment of diseases;
6. Is familiar with the nomenclature of the natural preparations affecting the body functions and is able to make recommendations for their use.