HRB-H5505C2: Materia Medica

Students are introduced to the framework of materia medica, the study of the properties, uses and administration of individual herbs. Skilled clinicians will discuss their experience, as the class begins a comprehensive review of approximately 150 herbs. The class focuses on developing the skills necessary for students to research and critically appraise traditional and modern evidence. Students begin development of an authoritative herbal monograph that will be completed in Level III. [2 credits]