LAES 2208 - Medicinal Plants

The course reviews human health philosophies of diverse cultures and societies; covers history and practice of herbal medicine; examines properties of phytochemicals and therapeutic values: learn botanical and medical significance of medicinal plants; learn fundamental plant taxonomy, identify commonly used woody and herbaceous medicinal plants; and examine their uses and cultivation on campus and off campus; discusses biodiversity and sustainability of medicinal plants as alternative crops; and researches new developments, applications and legislations of medicinal plants.

Prereq/Corequisite LAES-2208L - Lab

3 Credits

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