Description
Course Objectives:
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Understand the importance of medicinal plants in traditional and modern healthcare.
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Learn sustainable harvesting and post-harvest handling techniques.
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Gain hands-on experience in extraction, drying, and formulation of herbal products.
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Study quality assurance, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
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Explore entrepreneurship opportunities in the herbal products industry.
Course Modules:
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Introduction to Medicinal Plants
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Classification and identification of medicinal plants
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Ethnobotany and traditional uses
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Conservation and sustainable sourcing
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Harvesting and Post-Harvest Processing
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Best practices for collection and drying
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Storage and preservation methods
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Prevention of contamination and spoilage
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Extraction Techniques
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Solvent extraction (water, alcohol, oils)
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Steam distillation and cold pressing
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Preparation of tinctures, essential oils, and powders
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Quality Control & Standardization
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Phytochemical analysis
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Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for herbal products
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Laboratory testing and certification
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Herbal Product Formulation
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Basics of herbal cosmetics, teas, and supplements
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Dosage and safety considerations
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Packaging and labeling regulations
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Regulatory and Business Aspects
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National and international regulations (FDA, WHO, AYUSH)
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Marketing and branding of herbal products
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Starting a small-scale herbal enterprise
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Training Methodology:
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Lectures and interactive sessions
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Laboratory and field demonstrations
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Hands-on workshops in processing techniques
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Industry visits (where applicable)
Who Should Enroll?
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Herbalists, farmers, and agriculture students
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Entrepreneurs in natural healthcare products
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Pharmacists and traditional medicine practitioners
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Anyone interested in herbal medicine production
Certification:
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate in Medicinal Plants Processing, qualifying them for roles in herbal product manufacturing, quality control, and entrepreneurship.
Career Opportunities:
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Herbal product developer
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Quality control analyst in herbal industries
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Consultant for sustainable medicinal plant cultivation
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Entrepreneur in herbal cosmetics or supplements




