Phytotherapy and Medicinal Plants - EAD

Specialization in Phytotherapy and Medicinal Plants - EAD - Payment

The Specialization course in Herbal Drugs and Medicinal Plants respects the traditional use of Herbal Drugs and Medicinal Plants, the national legislation and regulations determined by ANVISA, and the recognition of international and Brazilian Pharmacopeias as fundamental documents in the study of the topic. The scientific basis and the multidisciplinary nature of the class enrich the practices, the discussions of clinical cases, and guarantee prescription safety

All content is based on the rational use of herbal medicine and medicinal plants, ranging from basic knowledge of the mechanisms of action, to drug interactions and the initial concepts of pharmacovigilance associated with herbal medicines and natural products.

During the journey, you also have the opportunity to work on cultivation and agroecological practices involving medicinal plants. All this guided by leading specialists from the Hospital das Clínicas da USP

Differentials

• Possibility to learn about herbal medicines and medicinal plants, taking advantage of pharmacological mechanisms and scientific evidence, in addition to their application in clinical practice;
• Management regarding the planting, cultivation and harvesting of Medicinal Plants;
• Learn about herbal medicines and medicinal plants that are part of Traditional Chinese and Indian Medicine (Ayurveda), the science of essential oils through aromatherapy and apitherapy, making you able to use these techniques in your clinic, when allowed;
• Knowledge of the Herbal Drugs and Medicinal Plants that are part of RENAME and RENISUS;
• Access to the 1st Symposium on Herbal Drugs and Medicinal Plants;
• Expository class; Group discussion of clinical cases; Forums for discussion of topics relevant to the topic; Course completion paper;
• The class videos will be available in a virtual learning environment