ER20-13T D.Pharm 1st Year • Updated 2026

Pharmacognosy
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01Unit 1
Chapter 1

Definition, history, present status and scope of Pharmacognosy

02Unit 2
Chapter 2

Classification of drugs:

Alphabetical
Taxonomical
Morphological
Pharmacological
Chemical
Chemo-taxonomical

03Unit 3
Chapter 3

Quality control of crude drugs | Adulteration | Evaluation of crude drugs

04Unit 4
Chapter 4

Brief outline of occurrence, distribution, isolation, identification tests, therapeutic activity and pharmaceutical applications of alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, volatile oils, tannins and resins.

05Unit 5
Chapter 5

Brief outline of occurrence, distribution, isolation, identification tests, therapeutic activity and pharmaceutical applications of alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, volatile oils, tannins and resins.

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,

06Unit 6
Chapter 6

Plant fibres used as surgical dressings: Cotton, silk, wool and regenerated fibres Sutures – Surgical Catgut and Ligatures

07Unit 7
Chapter 7

Basic principles involved in the traditional systems of medicine like: Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy
Method of preparation of Ayurvedic formulations like: Arista, Asava, Gutika, Taila, Churna, Lehya and Bhasma

08Unit 8
Chapter 8

Role of medicinal and aromatic plants in national economy and their export potential

09Unit 9
Chapter 9

Herbs as health food:

Brief introduction and therapeutic applications of: Nutraceuticals, Antioxidants, Pro-biotics, Pre-biotics, Dietary fibres, Omega-3-fatty acids, Spirulina, Carotenoids, Soya and Garlic

10Unit 10
Chapter 10

Herbal cosmetics Sources, chemical constituents, commercial preparations, therapeutic and cosmetic uses of: Aloe vera gel, Almond oil, Lavender oil, Olive oil, Rosemary oil, Sandal Wood oil Pharmacognosy