Phytotherapy

Code:

MI073259

Acronym:

FITOT

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Health Sciences

Instance: 2012/2013 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Pharmacognosy Laboratory
Course/CS Responsible:	MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MICF	36	Official Curriculum	3	-	4	52	108

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course unit aims to provide students with technical and scientific knowledge for the handling and use of medicines and herbal health products, especially with regard to patient advice and evaluation of quality, efficacy and safety of these products.

Program

Theoretical component:

1. Introduction to Phytotherapy
1.1. Concepts and contents
1.2. Phytotherapy in current therapy
2. Legislation
2.1. Medicinal plants
2.2. Plants containing health products
2.3. EMEA, ESCOP, WHO, German commission E
3. Collection, harvesting and conservation of medicinal plants
4. Quality Control
4.1. Pharmacopoeias
4.2. Botanical, chemical and biological control
5. Use of medicinal plants
5.1. Active constituents
5.2. Main pharmacological effects
5.3. Interactions, adverse reactions and toxicity
6. Galenical forms used in Phytotherapy
7. Plants and products used in Phytotherapy


Laboratorial component:

1. Identity and quality control of products available on the market
1.1. Labeling analysis
1.2. Macroscopic and microscopic assays
1.3. Chemical assays
2. Preparation of a report about a product

Mandatory literature

Blumenthal Mark ed.; ABC clinical guide to herbs. ISBN: 0-13-132391-4
Barnes Joanne; Herbal medicines. ISBN: 978-0-85369-623-0
Wichtl, M.; Anton, R.; Plantes thérapeutiques – tradition, pratique officinale, science et thérapeutique, TEC & DOC, 1999. ISBN: 2-7430-0267-0
Comissão da Farmacopeia Portuguesa; Farmacopeia portuguesa VIII. ISBN: 972-8425-67-8
Cunha A. Proença da; Plantas e produtos vegetais em fitoterapia. ISBN: 972-31-1010-5

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching method used is blended learning, combining e-learning with classroom contact hours. Thus, the presentations given in the classes will be available in the e-learning platform Moodle. The platform also includes a forum to address the subjects from a different perspective of the classes and also for clarification of doubts.

Theoretical classes: 2 h/week. Presentations in "data show" (powerpoint). The presentations will be available for students through e-learning platform prior to classroom.

Laboratorial classes: 2 h/week. Tests of identity and quality control of Traditional Herbal Medicines.

keywords

Social Sciences, Commerce and Law > Basic programmes
General programmes > Basic programmes > Basic programmes
Health sciences
General programmes > Basic programmes
General programmes > Basic programmes

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	56,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Eligibility for exams

The assistance of students to theoretical classes is mandatory. Students with less than 75% attendance of effectively given lectures are considered without attendance.
The assistance of students to laboratorial classes is mandatory. Students with less than 75% attendance of effectively given lectures are considered without attendance.

Calculation formula of final grade

The evaluation of the theoretical component consists in the preparation, presentation and defense of a report on a specific topic. The theoretical component will contribute to the final classification of the course with a relative weight of 50% (10 points).

The evaluation of the laboratorial component consists in the preparation, presentation and defense of a report on the identity and quality control of a product available in the market. The laboratorial component will contribute to the final score with a relative weight of 50% (10 points).

Students with a grade of less than 50% (5 points) in one of the components (laboratorial or theoretical component) are considered failed.

Examinations or Special Assignments

There is neither specific evaluation nor special assignments, except for those cases prescribed by law for students included in special regimens.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

In view of the content of each component, special assessments are not foreseen.

Classification improvement

Classification improvement can be obtained by an oral examination.