Pharmacognosy
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Chapter: 2
Classification of drugs:
- Alphabetical
- Taxonomical
- Morphological
- Pharmacological
- Chemical
- Chemo-taxonomical
Chapter: 3
- Quality control of crude drugs | Adulteration | Evaluation of crude drugs
Chapter: 4
- Brief outline of occurrence, distribution, isolation, identification tests, therapeutic activity and pharmaceutical applications of alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, volatile oils, tannins and resins.
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,
Chapter:6
Plant fibres used as surgical dressings: Cotton, silk, wool and regenerated fibres Sutures – Surgical Catgut and Ligatures
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
Chapter:8
Role of medicinal and aromatic plants in national economy and their export potential
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
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