HRB-624: Applied Herbalism in Clinical Practice

This course prepares students to integrate herbal medicine into their respective clinical care discipline. In this course, students explore aspects of herbal medicine associated with clinical practice, such as clinical care consulting, product development consulting, service opportunities, and the creation and management of a simple apothecary. Students evaluate herbal products found in the market and apply traditional knowledge to bridge data holes found in modern research evidence. They investigate the real world of herbal and dietary supplements to discern cost, quality, and safety and use the data to make informed decisions for client care. Prerequisites: HRB-759 and RSCH-601. [ 3 credits ]