BO9119 Clinical Pharmacognosy
This course reviews the secondary metabolites in plants, algae and fungi that are fundamental to their medicinal activities. This information is presented in a clinically relevant manner, as opposed to focusing solely on the chemistry of the compounds. Major classes of constituents including terpenoids, phenylpropanoids, resins, glycosides, alkaloids and saponins are discussed.
Corequisite
SN6301 or BO4146