College: Graduate School of Health Sciences

This program focuses on the use of plants and plant extracts for medicinal purposes. Students gain a deep understanding of herbal medicine, traditional treatments, and the scientific principles behind plant-based therapies. Graduates are prepared to work in the field of herbal medical practice, research, product development, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basics of plant therapy, including identifying, cultivating, and using medicinal plants.
• Develop skills in preparing and managing herbal treatments.
• Learn techniques for evaluating the effectiveness and safety of plant-based therapies.
• Explore principles of traditional medicine, ethnobotany, and the cultural uses of medicinal plants.
• Analyze and interpret scientific research on plant therapy.
• Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills for effective plant therapy practice.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Plant Therapy
   • Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in plant therapy.
   • Basics of medicinal plants, herbal treatments, and traditional medicine.
2. Plant Identification and Cultivation
   • Principles of plant identification, classification, and plant morphology.
   • Techniques for cultivating and harvesting medicinal plants.
3. Herbal Medicine Preparation
   • Basics of preparing herbal medicines, including extraction methods, formulations, and dosage forms.
   • Techniques for preparing tinctures, decoctions, infusions, and other herbal treatments.
4. Pharmacognosy
   • Principles of pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, and chemical analysis of natural products.
   • Techniques for identifying and analyzing active compounds in medicinal plants.
5. Traditional Medicine and Ethnobotany
   • Principles of traditional medicine, ethnobotany, and cultural uses of medicinal plants.
   • Techniques for studying ethnobotanical knowledge and traditional plant uses.
6. Clinical Plant Therapy
   • Basics of clinical plant therapy, patient assessment, and treatment planning.
   • Techniques for administering herbal treatments and managing patient care.
7. Research Methods in Plant Therapy
   • Principles of research methods, experimental design, and data analysis in plant therapy.
   • Techniques for conducting and presenting research in herbal medicine.
8. Practical Training in Plant Therapy
   • Practical experiences in plant therapy, including observations, internships, and practical projects in herbal medical practices, research labs, or product development companies.
   • Application of acquired skills in practical plant therapy scenarios.
9. Graduation Project in Plant Therapy
   • A comprehensive project applying skills in plant identification, herbal medicine preparation, or clinical plant therapy.
   • Presentation of a polished research project, herbal remedy formulation, or clinical case study.

Assessment Methods:

Plant identification reports, herbal medicine preparation projects, pharmacognosy analyses, ethnobotanical studies, clinical case studies in plant therapy, research methodology projects, practical training reports, graduation projects, group projects, and internship evaluations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Plant Therapy: Principles and Practice" by Kerry Bone and Simon Mills.
• "Medicinal Plants of the World" by Ben-Erik van Wyk and Michael Wink.
• "Pharmacognosy: Fundamentals, Applications, and Strategies" by various authors.
• "Pharmacognosy: Methods Guide" by various authors.
• "Clinical Plant Therapy" by various authors.
• "Research Methods in Plant Therapy" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of botany, chemistry, and traditional medicine. Suitable for students interested in herbal medicine, plant therapy, and plant-based remedies.

Duration:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates may earn a degree in plant therapy and pursue higher education or professional certifications in related fields, such as a master's or doctorate in plant therapy, herbal medicine, or related disciplines.

Target Audience:

Aspiring plant therapists, herbal medical practitioners, researchers, product developers, and individuals seeking careers in herbal medical practice, research, and product development. This program equips students with the theoretical, practical, and research skills necessary to excel in plant therapy and support careers in herbal medical practice, research, product development, and related fields.