The magic of medicinal plants

The aim of the course is to learn about the use of herbs and other plants in medicine; to learn about the medicinal substances found in plants; to learn about the influence of selected plant medicines on the human body; to learn about the practical use of herbs in cosmetology.

Phytopharmacology - application of plants in medicine.

Identification of medicinal plants.

Introduction to the preparation of medicinal plants herbarium.

Medicinal substances present in plants.

Preparation of cosmetic preparations using herbs and medicinal plants.

The influence of plant preparations on the human organism.

Side effects, undesirable effects, and contraindications for the use of the plant medicine.

Interactions taking place between synthetic drugs and products based on plants.

Infusions, vapors, and macerates from medicinal plants. Contamination of medicinal plants with heavy metals.

Contamination of medicinal plants with mercury.

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W1 has an in-depth knowledge of phytopharmacology,

W2 is familiar with basic and related to other fields of knowledge processes of obtaining medicinal substances from plants,

W3 knows basic information about the influence of selected plant medicines on the human organism, information about the use of algae in biotechnology.

W4 knows basic information about the use of plant active substances

U1 can identify selected medicinal plants,

U2 is able to develop a proprietary recipe for medicinal herbal preparation.

U3 has the ability to gain knowledge from various sources.

K1 understands the need to deepen his knowledge in phytopharmacology,

K2 is responsible for safety when handling biological material and chemical reagents

K3 shows initiative in the actions taken.

- reports on individual exercises,

- presence and activity during workshops