Unit

School Of Science And Health

Western Herbal Medicine 1Western Sydney University Unit Code: 400495.2

Discipline: NATUROPATHY

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 1

Credit Points: 10

Prerequisite
400256 Human Medical Sciences 2 AND 400493 Biochemistry for Naturopathy

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
To undertake this unit, students must comply with the following special requirements: Criminal Record Check Clearance;

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About this Unit
This unit provides the underpinning knowledge required to practice Western Herbal Medicine (WHM) ethically, within a framework of the historical and philosophical and current dynamic approaches to practice in Australia. The unit also introduces the ‘language’ of herbalism and the therapeutic classes of medicinal herbs.