ISCI-647A: Physiology I: Healthy Function

This course supports the Herbal programs. This course explores human physiology relevant to the study of therapeutic herbalism. Students become familiar with foundational physiological processes including: digestion and assimilation, biotransformation and elimination, circulation, protection and defense, tissue repair and maintenance, and information flow. Physiological processes are discussed in relationship to behavioral and environmental inputs such as physical activity, social networks, herbs, diet, and sunlight. Circadian, seasonal and other chronobiological patterns in physiology are also discussed. Clinical trials with herbs are utilized to develop information literacy and demonstrate how an understanding of physiology facilitates greater understanding of the effects of herbs.