Plant and Herb Safety

At the end of this course, you will: • Appreciate why the quality of an herb correlates to its safety • Be aware of the Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines and test linked to this practice • Be familiar with the theory behind drug-herb interaction and be able to talk about the various types of interactions • Be confident in your understanding of herb use during pregnancy and lactation, and for infants and children • Be aware that for certain diagnosed conditions, herbs are contraindicated • Have the ability to spot the signs of adverse reactions to an herb and will know the procedure to pinpoint the offending herb in a blend Don't forget to download the Glossary of Common Herbal Medical Terms under the Online Courses tab if you have trouble understanding some of the terms in this course.