About the department

The activity of the Department of pharmacognosy and Alternative Medicine is based on the study of natural medicinal products extracted from their natural sources such as plants, animals and microorganisms. The department also focuses on the separation and purification of active substances from their natural sources and the study of the chemical and biological impact of these substances and their medical uses and the negative effects resulting from the wrong use of them. In addition to highlighting the role of medicinal herbs in modern drug discovery programs, so that the department keeps pace with the latest developments in the field of herbal medicine and the chemistry of natural products and their applications.The activity of the Department of pharmacognosy and Alternative Medicine is based on the study of natural medicinal products extracted from their natural sources such as plants, animals and microorganisms. The department also focuses on the separation and purification of active substances from their natural sources and the study of the chemical and biological impact of these substances and their medical uses and the negative effects resulting from the wrong use of them. In addition to highlighting the role of medicinal herbs in modern drug discovery programs, so that the department keeps pace with the latest developments in the field of herbal medicine and the chemistry of natural products and their applications.

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Head of the Department of Pharmaceuticals and Alternative Medicine

The department's vision and mission

Vision:

That the department be distinguished in the study of medicinal herbs and natural products as a basic source for the modern treatment system, using the latest technologies in this field regionally and globally.

Mission:

Contribute to the preparation of clinical pharmacists to serve the Saudi community with high efficiency in formulating medicine from natural sources and with knowledge and awareness of the correct uses of natural products in the medical and research fields

Goals and objectives

  • Contribute to spreading primary health awareness among the community and the surrounding environment with regard to medicinal plants and herbal medicine.

  • Implementing the research plan of the administration and directing it towards community service and environmental development in accordance with the college's and university’ research policy

Promote research on the safe use of medicinal plants and products derived from them (herbal medicinal products, nutritional supplements, cosmetics)