Indian Council of Alternative Medicine

Bachelor of Herbal Medicine Systems (BMHS)

Course Content and Syllabus for Bachelor of Herbal Medicine Systems (BMHS)

Course Overview: The Bachelor of Herbal Medicine Systems (BMHS) program offered by the Indian Council of Alternative Medicine is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills in the field of herbal medicine. This program aims to train students in traditional Indian and international herbal medicine systems, emphasizing the use of natural remedies and holistic healing approaches.

Course Duration: The BMHS program is a four-year undergraduate degree course.

Course Structure:

Year 1:

1. Introduction to Herbal Medicine Systems
2. Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
3. Principles of Biochemistry
4. Basic Concepts of Botany and Pharmacognosy
5. Introduction to Ayurveda
6. Principles of Siddha Medicine
7. Homeopathy and Herbal Medicine

Year 2:

1. Herbal Plant Identification and Classification
2. Pharmacology and Phytochemistry
3. Herbal Formulation and Preparation Techniques
4. Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine
5. Herbal Medicine in Naturopathy
6. Introduction to Unani Medicine
7. Nutritional Healing and Herbal Medicine

Year 3:

1. Herbal Medicine Research Methodology
2. Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
3. Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety
4. Herbal Medicine in Chronic Disease Management
5. Herbal Medicine in Gynecology and Obstetrics
6. Traditional Herbal Medicine Systems of Other Cultures
7. Herbal Medicine Manufacturing and Quality Control

Year 4:

1. Clinical Internship and Practicum
2. Herbal Medicine Case Studies and Analysis
3. Entrepreneurship and Business Management in Herbal Medicine
4. Ethical and Legal Aspects of Herbal Medicine
5. Herbal Medicine and Public Health
6. Dissertation on a Research Topic
7. Professional Development and Communication Skills

Top Recruiting Areas:

1. Ayurvedic clinics and hospitals
2. Herbal medicine manufacturing companies
3. Wellness and holistic health centers
4. Research and development organizations
5. Spa and wellness resorts
6. Herbal product marketing and sales companies
7. Educational institutions and universities

Job Positions:

1. Herbal Medicine Practitioner
2. Ayurvedic Doctor
3. Herbal Product Formulator
4. Herbal Medicine Researcher
5. Wellness Consultant
6. Herbal Medicine Sales Representative
7. Clinical Herbalist

Specializations:

1. Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine
2. Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine
3. Siddha Herbal Medicine
4. Unani Herbal Medicine
5. Naturopathic Herbal Medicine
6. Integrative Herbal Medicine