TECHNOLOGY OF HERBAL AND HEALTH PRODUCTS
Academic Year 2024/2025 - Teacher: Rosario PIGNATELLOExpected Learning Outcomes
Acquired skills:
• Knowledge of galenic preparations
• Knowledge of the main extraction techniques
Course Structure
Frontal lessons
Required Prerequisites
basic Knowledge of chemistry
Attendance of Lessons
Mandatory attendance for 70% of lessons
Detailed Course Content
Herbal medicine: extraction methods and tinctures;
Spraying techniques;
Capsules, powders and granulates;
Distillation;
Drying and Freeze Drying and Nebulization;
Aqueous and hydroalcoholic solutions;
Syrups, Elixirs;
Preparation techniques of ointments;
The quality of phytogalenic products;
Stability and storage of products;
Packaging;
Good Manufacturing Practice
Laboratory experiences:
Syrup preparation;
Ointment preparation
Capsules preparation
Soxhlet Extraction
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
written test with open/multiple questions - if needed, additional oral exam
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
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