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Ethnopharmacology

Course Description: This course covers knowledge related to the use of medicinal plants in different cultures, how ethnopharmacology can form the basis for developing new drugs, how it can contribute to a higher degree of safety and more rational use of herbal preparations, and an introduction to intellectual property rights related to the traditional use of medicinal plants.

Credits: 2

Objectives of the course :

Knowledge of medicinal plants in other cultures:
Understanding how ethnopharmacology forms the basis for new drug development.
Understanding how ethnopharmacology leads to a higher degree of safety and more rational use of herbal preparations.
Knowledge of intellectual property rights related to the traditional use of medicinal plants.

Course outputs :

Skills
Appreciating the contributions of ethnopharmacology to Western medicine and related sciences such as pharmacology and chemistry.
Discussing the uses of psychoactive plants in traditional and indigenous cultures, demonstrating an understanding of multicultural perspectives on the use and misuse of these plants.
Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility (Competence)
Demonstrate respect for local knowledge systems and Indigenous peoples' knowledge, recognizing the cultural significance of traditional medical practices.

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Last updated: 2026-05-14