TECHNOLOGY OF HERBAL AND HEALTH PRODUCTS

Academic Year 2024/2025 - Teacher: Rosario PIGNATELLO

Expected 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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