HRB-645: Foundations Toxicology & HDI

In this course you will learn about modern toxicological principles as they apply to the chemical constituents in herbal medicines. Foundational knowledge on how bioactive constituents are absorbed and eliminated by the body will also be covered. Certain pharmacological concepts, such as synergy and hormesis, and pharmacogenomics, will be explored to help inform your own practice using traditional Chinese and western herbs. Special emphasis is placed on potential harmful interactions between food/herb/toxins and drugs. [3 credits]