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Unit of Study NATM2001 - Botanical Medicine (2025)

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  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • Faculty/College

  • Placement

    No

  • Enrolment information

    Online enrolment is only available for students admitted to the Master of Integrative Medicine. All other students must enrol into Lismore (weekly) or Gold Coast (intensive) classes. Students are required to attend on-campus classes and/or participate in online activities. Prior knowledge of chemistry and pharmacology is desirable.


Learning outcomes

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

recognise plant morphology and botanical taxonomy

recognise chemical complexity, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of medicinal plants

identify specific therapeutic actions and clinical indications of medicinal plants

apply knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice to medicinal plants

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