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Syllabus |
Introduction to Phytotherapy . Pharmacology and Phytotherapy: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Toxicology. Pharmacovigilance.
Legislation. The current drugs with origin in medicinal herbs. Interactions drug-herbs. Quality, efficacy and safety of drugs of plant origin. Major medicinal medicinal plants according to their therapeutic action on the different physiological systems: Nervous system, Skin, Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Urinary System, Endocrine System. Adaptogenic medicinal plants and stimulants of the immune system. Phytotherapy in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Phytotherapy in the treatment of inflammation and infection. Phytotherapy in the control of pain. Phytotherapy in the control of obesity.
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Main Bibliography |
1. Pharmacognosie, phytochimie, plantes médicinales, Bruneton, J., Editions Techniques et Documentation, 4eme edition, 2009.
2. Farmacognosia e fitoquímica , Proença da Cunha, A. (Ed.), Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 3ª ed., 2010.
3. Plantas na Terapêutica, Farmacologia e ensaios clínicos, Proença da Cunha, A., Teixeira, F, Silva, A.P., Roque, O.R., Ed. Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 2007.
4. Plantas e produtos vegetais em fitoterapia, Proença da Cunha, A., Silva, A.P., Roque, O.R., Ed. Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 2ª Ed., 2006.
5. Farmacopeia Portuguesa, 1º e 2º vol., 9ª Ed oficial, Ministério da Saúde, INFARMED, 2008.
6. WHO – monographs on selected medicinal plants, Volumes 1, 2, 3 e 4. Essential Medicines and Health Products Information Portal (http://www.who.int)
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