Course Title: Materia Medica - 423
Instructor: Susan Dillon, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.
Course Description:
This in-depth course is a
Materia Medica of 80 herbs. Twenty of the most common herbs used for pets and
humans are discussed in detail including descriptions, actions, common uses,
dosages, and resources to further study each herb. There are also 60 other
herbs discussed in a more brief format but still providing insight into
actions, common uses, and interesting facts about each. The course also
provides cautions and contraindications for each herb as well as possible
interactions with other medications. This course is evaluated by way of written
assignments.
Students should emerge from
this course with the ability to analyze and discuss the following topic areas:
- How to use a Materia Medica
- Deciding on which herbs should and should not be used in different situations
- Determine which herbs complement each other
- Identify possible side effects and interactions
- Be able to identify the different families of herbs and their similarities
Required Resources:
- Lecture notes: Provided.
- Veterinary Herbal Medicine (2007) Susan Wynn, Barbara Fougere Mosby Elsevier