Modulekode | BOT 749 |
Kwalifikasie | Postgraduate |
Fakulteit | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
Module-inhoud | Basic concepts of toxicology. Systemic, developmental, genetic and organ-specific toxic effects. Hallucinogenic, allergenic, teratogenic and other toxic plants. Plant constituents, contradictions and interactions. Phytotoxicity unrelated to plant constituents. Safety and efficacy issues of commonly used Phyto-drugs with emphasis on pharmaceutical applications. Practical aspects related to the manufacture of good quality plant-based medicines. Phyto-drug formulation, standardisation and aspects concerning different dosage forms. |
Modulekrediete | 10.00 |
Programme | |
Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
Contact time | 1 practical per week, 1 discussion class per week |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Department of Plant and Soil Sciences |
Period of presentation | Semester 1 |
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