In this course you will learn about modern pharmacological principles and the active chemical constituents in herbal medicines. In addition to examining how bioactive constituents are absorbed, used and eliminated by the body, we will also cover less conventional aspects of pharmacology - the concepts of synergy and hormesis, and pharmacogenomics. This knowledge can be used to help inform your own practice using traditional Chinese herbs and suggest western herb candidates too. [2 credits]
HRB-644A: Western Pharmacology I
Credits
2.00
Academic Level
Graduate
Instructional Method
Lecture