The aim of this course was to introduce participants to the concept of medicinal plants and modern scientific methods used in obtaining medical extracts containing as many active substances as possible that have therapeutic effectiveness against certain diseases.
\nThe medical plant is defined as a plant that contains a substance or medical material capable of treating a particular disease or reducing its infection. Moreover; these plants contain the raw materials used in the preparation of medical substances.
\nThe aromatic plant is the one that contains aromatic oils, known as volatile oils, and some of these oils are used in the treatment of some diseases. Some specific parts of these plants are used in the preparation of perfumes.
\nExtraction Methods:-
\n1) Infusion.
\n2) Cooking (Boiling).
\n3) Alcoholic solutions.<\/p>\n
Results:
\nA number of ethanolic extracts were obtained from peat and cinnamon plants and the percentages of final extracts were calculated.
\nRecommendations:
\nIt is recommended to adhere to the correct proportions in the preparation of plant extracts. Moreover; the use of appropriate solvents is required to obtain active ingredients that might be beneficial in the treatment of disease.
\nThis training course was presented by Asst. Prof. Ali Mohamed Ghazi and Asst. Prof. Jannan Abdul Amir Sobeih\/in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology.
\nThis workshop was held in the laboratory that belongs to the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"