FITOTERAPIA ALIMENTAZIONE E NUTRIZIONE UMANA

Academic Year 2021/2022 - 3° Year - Curriculum Scienze Erboristiche e dei Prodotti Nutraceutici

Learning Objectives

• Phytotherapy

  Aim of this course is to provide a specific knowledge of the clinical efficacy and side effects of the pharmacological and toxicological properties including both indications and contraindications of herbal medicines used for the treatment of human diseases. The herbalist working in medical settings, private practice, or other settings should know not only the most recent approaches in the field of phytotherapy, but also the most relevant drug interactions between herbs and drugs.

   

  Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.
  

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  The course aims to provide the basic notions of human nutrition, with specific reference to the main characteristics of foods, the nutritional principles and their digestion, absorption and metabolism. In consideration of the professional activity of the herbalist, the issues related to dietary supplements, nutraceuticals and herbal products will also be addressed.

Course Structure

• Phytotherapy

  The course will be structured in lectures aimed to describe the pharmacological and toxicological properties of herbal medicines and their current apllication fro the treatment of human disorders.

  Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.

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  Frontal lessons or remote lessons should the conditions require it. Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

  To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the laws in force, students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan compensatory and / or dispensatory requests, based on the didactic objectives and specific needs.

  It is also possible to contact the Department CInAP (Center for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and / or SLD) referee, Prof. Teresa Musumeci.

Detailed Course Content

• Phytotherapy

  Principles of herbal pharmacology and definition of a therapeutic active principle

  General characteristics of herbal medicines and the concept of phytocomplex, differences with synthetic drugs, side effects of the pharmacological and toxicological properties including both indications and contraindications of herbal medicines.

  Phytotherapic treatments for disorders of the central nervous system: Valeriana officinalis, Melissa officinalis, Passiflora incarnata, Kava, Humulus lupulus L., Hypericum perforatum, Hyperzia serrata, Gingko Biloba, Salvia officinalis, Melissa officinalis.

  Herbal medicines used for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases: Crataegus spp, Aesculus hippocastanum L., Ruscus aculeatis L., Ginkgo biloba L., Centella asiatica L., Vitis vinifera. Nutraceuticals: omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid, B12 and the treatment of hyperomocyteinemia.

  Phytotherapic treatments of metabolic diseases: Allium sativum, Cynara Scolymus, Oryza sativa, Trigonella foenum-grecum, Commiphora mukul, gommaguar, Garcinia cambogia.

  Herbal medicines used for the treatment of urogenital diseases: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.), Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait. Solidago virgaurea L., Cynodon dactylon L., Equisetum sp., Agropyron repens, Petroselinum crispum, Levisticum officinale.

  Phytotherapic treatments for inflammation: Salix alba L., Spirea olmaria L., Harpagophytum procumbens.

  Phytotherapic treatments of respiratory diseases: Ephedra sinica, Gingko biloba, Ligusticum wallichii,Solanum-related herbal medicines, Boswellia serrata, Hedera helix. Polygala senega, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Eucalyptus globulus Labill, Thymus vulgaris L., Verbascum sp., Polygola sp. Primula veris. Picea e Abies, Melaleuca viridiflora.

  Herbal medicines with immunomodulatory action: Panax Ginseng, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Echinacea.

  Herbal medicines used for the treatment of digestive diseases: Aloe vera, Altea officinalis L.,Cassia angustifolia Mill., Rhamnus frangula L., Plantagus psyllium, Cassia Swenna, Rheum palmatum,. Agar, Cyamopsis Tetragonolobus. Potentilla, Herbal medicines containing tannins, Mentha piperita. For hepatic disorders: Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn, Cynara cardunculus L., Phyllantus, Sophora flavescens, Curcuma domestica, Glycyrrhiza glabra.

  Herbal medicines and endocrine system: Phytoestrogens, Cimicifuga racemosa, Vitex agnus castus L. Glycine soya L., Pygeum africanum Hook. F., Serenoa repens (W.Bartram) Small.

  Herbal medicines used for the treatment of cutaneous diseases: in particular Aloe Vera Echinacea sp, Arnica montana L..

  Herbal medicines used for the prevention of cancer. Allium sativum and Thea sinensis.

  Potential clinically relevant herb–drug interactions for commonly used herbs: the role of CYP450.

• SCIENZE TECNICHE E DIETETICHE APPLICATE
  • Nutrition and global health
  • Mediterranean diet
  • Obesity and metabolic syndrome: epidemiology and etiopathology
  • Nutritive principles: lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, mineral salts
  • Meat (beef, pork, sheep, horse) and fishery products
  • Milk and derivatives
  • The eggs
  • Vegetable
  • Cereals and derivatives
  • Legumes and nuts
  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Water
  • Alcohol
  • Food supplements
  • Digestion-absorption and nutrient metabolism
  • Metabolism, energy balance. Physical activity
  • Polyphenols
  • Diet and inflammation
  • Nutraceutical and herbal products

Textbook Information

• Phytotherapy

  Mazzanti G., Dell'Agli M., Izzo A. Farmacognosia e Fitoterapia, 2020. pp. 3-36; pp 67-112, pp 115-457.

  Capasso F., Grandolini G., Izzo A., FITOTERAPIA. Aggiornamento della II Ed. di Fitofarmacia (Capasso,Grandolini), Springer, Milano, pp. 3-78, 221-246, 319-762, 770-830.

  Firenzuoli F., 2002 - FITOTERAPIA. III Ed., Masson, Milano.

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  Slides and scientific documents provided during the lectures.