Unit 4 Discussion: Plants as Sources of Bioactive Chemicals
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Instructions
This discussion has two parts:
- Complete one of the following (a, b, or c) and post your summary:
- Herbal medicines are increasing in popularity in Canada. Why is there concern over their use? How are natural remedies regulated in Canada? Do you agree that these products should be extensively regulated? Explain.Post a question about this topic for your fellow classmates to answer. When crafting your question, keep in mind that your peers should be able to answer it with a short paragraph.
- Ceremonies often are rich in the use of plants. Describe the importance of plants to a religious ceremony or practice. Identify the most important plants used, and whether they are native to the regions where the religion is commonly practised. If they are not native, indicate from where they come.Post a question about this topic for your fellow classmates to answer. When crafting your question, keep in mind that your peers should be able to answer it with a short paragraph.
- Ethnobotany has many definitions. How would you define the term? Do you think the use of plants by recent immigrants falls within your definition? Explain your answer. Describe the methods you would use to carry out such research. You can consider an existent situation, such as immigrants to Canada, or a hypothetical one.Post a question about this topic for your fellow classmates to answer. When crafting your question, keep in mind that your peers should be able to answer it with a short paragraph.