Medicinal plants

Acronym
1C13BNS1067
Status
elective
Semester
7
Number of classes
2L + 1E
ECTS
3.0
Study programme
Biology
Module
Type of study
Bachelor academic studies
Lecturer

No data

Lecturer/Associate (practicals)

No data

Prerequisite / Form of prerequisites

Anatomy of plants, Morphology of plants

Form of prerequisites:

Passed exam

Learning objectives

Introduction with importance, distribution, and utilization of the most significant medicinal plants

Learning outcomes

Students will learn about the importance of medicinal plants, understand their utilization in phytopharmacy and define their distribution. Also, they will learn how to use these plants in preventing illnesses.

Course contents

Theoretical teaching: Proper steps in harvest and desiccation of medicinal plants. Medicinal ingredients. Medicinal plants in phytopharmacy. Botanical characteristics of the most significant medicinal and toxic species (morphological, ecological, histological, or anatomical). Usage in treatment (traditional and modern utilization, with the accent on immunobiotic, immunostimulant, and anticancer effects of plants). Cultivation of medicinal plants.
Practical teaching: Learning about morphology and anatomy of medicinal plants on natural samples.

Literature
  1. Lukić i sar. (1988): Medicinal plants of SR Serbia. Beograd.

  2. Kojić,M.,Stamenković,V.,Jovanović,D. (1998): Medicinal plants of southwest Serbia. Zavod za udžbenike i nastavna sredstva, Beograd.

  3. Kovačević, N. (2000): Basics of pharmacognosy. NK Beograd.

  4. Životić, D., Životić, Dragana (1977): Medicinal plants in tradicional medicine. Beograd.

  5. Esen, K. (1965) : Plant anatomy. Ney York – London

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Evaluation and grading

2 tests of laboratory practice
2 tests
engagement in teaching
seminary work
practical exam
oral exam

Teaching Methods

Lectures, laboratory practice and consultations