Monograph

Recommended Prerequisites

The recommended prerequisites include what is taught in the 1 st cycle courses in the area of  Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology, Agricultural Sciences, Bioanalytical, Chemical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry and other related courses.

Teaching Methods

Check expertise to make a complete literature search, as well as a concise analysis of the results. It also provided support for the preparation of the monograph and for oral presentation.

Learning Outcomes

Check capacity and expertise to students on themes emerging within herbal health products, focusing on aspects of efficacy and safety

The aim is to collaborate with students in the preparation of a monograph in the field of phytotherapy, based on updated literature review on a topic chosen in advance between the student and teacher. It is intended that the monograph can be a reference document in the area.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The program consists of tutoring classes, including, support in literature search, preparation of vaucher specimens and preparation and discussion of monograph, with emphasis on clinical trials.

Head Lecturer(s)

Lígia Maria Ribeiro Pires Salgueiro da Silva Couto

Assessment Methods

Assessement
The evaluation of this curricular unit focuses on the assessment of the monograph, as well as on the oral presentation and discussion: 100.0%

Bibliography

Artigos científicos, sempre que possível incluindo ensaios clínicos.

Papers on medicinal plants and bioactive metabolites, whenever possible including clinical trials.