Information Package / Course Catalogue
Phytotherapy and Aromatherapy
Course Code: TAB215
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: Students do their compulsory internship in the 2nd and 4th semester for 30 days
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

Basic Phytotherapy. To develop an understanding of some basic principles and concepts about aromatherapy technology.

Course Content

Phytotherapy: main concepts and definitions, general regulations and directives for the legislation of formulations in Turkey and the World, Implact on Modern Medicine: why should we know about phytotherapy, types of Herbal Medicine Products (HMPs): Crude drugs,herbal teas , nutraceutics,phytotherapeutics,phytopharmaceutics,etc. Factors influen cing the quality of plant-derived drugs. Methods for the standardization and quality asssessment in HMPs. Parameters affecting biovailability,pharmacokinetic,and pharmacodinamic features in HMPs. Scientific evaluation ıf toxicity reports on HMPs: Herbal pharmacovilance ,adverse effect ,and side effects Phytotherapy:Main concepts and definitions, General regulations and directives for the legislation of formulations in Turkey and the World, Implact on Modern Medicine: Why should we know about phytotherapy, What is Aromatherapy, What is the history of aromatherapy , Why do I need to know about essential oils,What are common therapeutic uses? What is the difference between “aromatherapy” and “essential oil therapy”, What are essential oils, How Do Essential Oils Work, How Do I Choose and Use Essential Oils, How do I use essential oils, How do I choose an application method, How can I inhale essential oils, What carrier oil should I use, Are Essential Oils Safe

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Hayrettin İlker ÖZDEMİR
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to understand the history of phytotherapy and aromatherapy
2.To be able to recognize the plants used for healing purposes for the public
3.To be able to understand the side effects of overdose usage of medicinal plants
4.To be able to understand the aims of aromatherapy and plants parts used in this therapy
5.To be able to attain which features the plants used in aromatherapy should include
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Nimet Özata, 2006, PHYTOTHERAPY and AROMATHERAPY, Arıtan Yayınevi, 132 p., İstanbul
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Phytotherapy and history
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Textbook (1-8 p)
Week 2 - Theoretical
General regulations and directives for the legislation of formulations in Turkey
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Textbook (9-15 p)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Implact on Modern Medicine
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Textbook (16-20 p)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Researches at Phytotherapy, Why do we use Phytotherapy, side effects of Phytotherapy
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Textbook (21-35 p)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Aromatherapy and history
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Textbook (36-42 p)
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Textbook (43-65 p)
Week 7 - Theoretical
What are essential oils? How Do Essential Oils Work? How Do I Choose and Use Essential Oils?
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Textbook (66-72 p)
Week 8 - Theoretical
What are essential oils? How Do Essential Oils Work? How Do I Choose and Use Essential Oils? (Mid-term exam)
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Textbook (66-72 p) (Mid-term exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Classification
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Textbook (73-80 p)
Week 10 - Theoretical
How do we choose an application method? How can we inhale essential oils? What carrier oil should we use?
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Textbook (81-90 p)
Week 11 - Theoretical
How do we choose an application method? How can we inhale essential oils? What carrier oil should we use?
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Textbook (81-90 p)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Usage Safety of Oils
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Textbook (91-95 p)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Usage Safety of Oils
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Textbook (91-95 p)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Genel Değerlendirme
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Textbook (1-95 p)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140114
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1314
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
OÇ-2
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
OÇ-3
2
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026