Pharmacognosy

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Chapter-1
  • Definition, history, present status and scope of Pharmacognosy
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
Unit:1
  • 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

Chapter:11
  • Phytochemical investigation of drugs