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Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicine Designed to be modality and industry specific for holistic health professionals. The ACHS Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicine provides specialized training for Graduate students in the comprehension and application of herbal medicine. Professionals working in the complementary alternative medicine (CAM) field will be able to deepen their knowledge and understanding of botanical medicine. Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicine will be able to: • Synthesize an advanced knowledge of the principles of toxicology and the mechanisms and effect of herb-herb and herb-drug interactions. • Demonstrate an understanding of the toxicology of plant and essential oil constituents, the possible allergic and adverse reactions to herbal products and the influence of herbal quality on potential toxicity. • Analyze the relative risks and benefits of commonly used botanical substances. • Compare and contrast knowledge from empirical use with data from current phytochemical, toxicological and epidemiological studies and databases. • Assemble an advanced knowledge base of the herbal materia medica with a strong theoretical understanding of efficacy based on current research and much more.
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