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Aug 06, 2026
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2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog
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IHF 220 - Herbal Remedies
Description: Examines common medical conditions and the herbal remedies used to support contemporary healthcare practices. Widely used herbal remedies are reviewed, including traditional and current indications, typical dosage ranges, potential side effects, and contraindications. Explore the role of herbal remedies in healthcare and research information related to medical conditions and herbal therapies.
Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Course Content:
- Common herbs used for disease conditions of body systems
- Herb actions and interactions
- Herbal research techniques
- Role of herbal remedies in Western medicine
- Side effects of herbs
- Traditional indications and contraindications for herb use
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify sources of reputable information regarding herbal remedies. (3)
- Develop a working knowledge of the most widely used herbal remedies. (1,2,5)
- Indicate the limits and the role of herbal remedies in Western Medicine in the US. (4,6)
- Discuss the role that cultural diversity and herbal remedies may play. (4)
- Obtain herbal remedy information about a particular disease state. (3)
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