HRB-H508B: Herbal Preparations I

This is primarily a 'hands on' course that provides the basic skills required in order to manufacture effective medicinal herb products for oral and topical applications. Students develop an understanding of the advantages and limitations of each preparation with respect to the phytochemistry of herbal constituents, plus the legal requirements for herbal preparations under the FDA Code of Good Manufacturing Practices. There is also an emphasis on the quality of herbal products in the marketplace, and of learning the necessary skills to evaluate their identity and purity. [1 credit]