TECHNOLOGY OF HERBAL AND HEALTH PRODUCTS
Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: DEBORA CONCETTA SANTONOCITOExpected Learning Outcomes
Acquired skills:
• Knowledge of galenic preparations
• Knowledge of the main extraction techniques
Course Structure
Frontal lessons
Required Prerequisites
Knowledge of chemistry
Attendance of Lessons
Mandatory attendance
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
Oral examination
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Extraction techniques