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Chapter 1
Introduction to Pharmacognosy,
Defination,
History of Pharmacognosy,
Present status of Pharmacognosy,
Scope of Pharmacognosy, etc
Chapter 2
Classification of Drugs
Alphabetical classification
Morphological classification
Taxonomical classification
Chemical classification
Pharmacological classification
Chemotaxonomical classification
Chapter 3
Quality Control of Crude Drugs
Adulteration of Crude Drugs, Evaluation of crude Drugs,
Organoleptic Evaluation, Microscopic Evaluation,
Physical Evaluation, Chemical Evaluation,
Biological Evalution, etc.
Chapter 4
Secondary Metabolites
Occurance and Distribution, Isolation,
Identification Tests, Therapeutic Activity,
Pharmaceutical Application of
Alkaloids, Terpenoids,
Glycosides, Volatile Oil,
Tannis, Resins, etc
Chapter 5
Study fo Crude Drugs
Laxative → Aloe, Castor Oil, Ispaghula, Senna
Caediotonic → Digitalis, Arjuna,
Carminatives and G.I. regulators → Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Clove,Black Pepper, Asafoetida, Nutmeg, Cinnamon,
Astringents & Myrobalan Black → Catechu,
Drugs Acting on Nervous System → Hyoscyamus, Belladonna, Ephedra, Opium, Tea Leaves, Coffee Seeds, Coca,
Anti-Hypertensive → Rauwolfia,
Anti-Tussive → Vasaka, Tolu Balam,
Anti-Rheumatics → Colchicum Seeds,
Anti-Tumour → Vinca, Podophyllum
Antidiabetics → Pterocarpus, Gymnema,
Diuretics → Gokhru, Punarnava,
Anti-Dysenteric → Ipecacuanha,
Antiseptic & Disinfectants → Benzoin, Myrrh, Neem, Turmeric,
Antimalarials → Cinchona, Artemisia,
Oxytocic → Ergot
Vitamins → Cod Liver Oil, Shark Liver Oil,
Enzymes → Papaya, Diastase, Pancreatin, Yeast,
Pharmaceutical Aids → Kaolin, Lanolin, Beeswax, Acacia, Tragacanth,Sodium alginate, Agar, Guar gum, Gelatine,
Miscellaneous → Squill, Galls, Pale Catechu, Ashwagandha, Vasaka, Tulsi,Guggul.
Chapter 6
Plants Fibres Used as Surgical Dressings
Introduction, Classification, Uses, Study of Fibres,
Cotton, Silk, Wool, Regenerated Fibres (Rayon),
Sutures and Ligatures,
Surgical Catgut, etc.
Chapter 7
Traditional System of Medicine and Ayurvedic Preparation
Ayurveda System of Medicine,
Unani System of Medicine,
Siddha System of Medicine,
Homeopathy System of Medicine,
Methods of preparation of Ayurvedic Formulation,
Arishta, Asava, Gutika, Taila, Churna, Lehya, Bhasma, etc.
Chapter 8
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Role of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in
National; Economy and Their Export Potential,
Role in National Economy,
Medicinal Plants,
Aromatic Plants,
Volatile or Essential Oils,
Indian Scenario, etc.
Chapter 9
Herbs as Health Food
Introduction, Classification, Therapeutic Application,
Nutraceuticals, Antioxidants,
Probiotics, Prebiotics,
Dietary Fibres, Omega-3- Fatty Acids,
Spirulina, Carotenoids, Soyabean, Garlic, etc.
Chapter 10
Herbal Cosmetics
Source, Chemical constituents, Commercial Preparation,
Therapeutic and Cosmetic Uses of
Alovera Gel, Almond Oil,
Lavender Oil, Olive Oil,
Rosemary Oil, Sandal Wood Oil, etc.
Chapter 11
Phytochemical Investigation of Drugs
Introduction,
Extraction of Drugs,
Maceration, Digestion, Percolation,etc.