Anatomy and Physiology

• Gross anatomy of the lung
• Nervous innervation of the lung and bronchi
• Regulatory control of bronchodilation and constriction
• The relationship between the respiratory and cardiovascular systems

 Pathophysiology

• Asthma
• Sinusitis
• Chronic and acute bronchitis
• Chronic obstructive airway disease
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Hayfever
• Allergic rhinitis
• Pneumonia
• Cough and cold
• Occupational respiratory diseases
• Sore throat

 Detailed Materia Medica

• Lobelia
• Ephedra
• Elecampane
• Coltsfoot
• Chinese skullcap
• Ipecacuahna
• Anise
• Wild Cherry
• Eucalyptus

Other respiratory agents including expectorants, anti-tussives, anti-microbial agents and immune tonics will also be covered.

By completion of this module the student should have a working knowledge of pulmonary function and the common disorders which can occur in the respiratory system. Students will have a sound knowledge of herbal treatments to address these disorders.

• Herbal Preparations
• The Cardiovascular System
• Pharmacology
• The Nervous System
• The Immune System
• The Gastro-Intestinal System