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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.
Unit - 1
- Laxatives:- Aloe, Castor oil, Ispaghula, Senna
- Cardiotonic:- Digitalis, Arjuna
Unit - 2
Carminatives and G.I. regulators:- Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper, Asafoetida, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
Unit - 3
Astringents:- Myrobalan, Black Catechu
Drugs acting on nervous system:- Hyoscyamus, Belladonna, Ephedra,
Opium, Tea leaves, Coffee seeds, Coca
Unit - 4
Anti-hypertensive:- Rauwolfia
Anti-tussive:- Vasaka, Tolu Balsam
Anti-rheumatics:- Colchicum seed
Anti-tumour:- Vinca, Podophyllum
Antidiabetics:- Pterocarpus, Gymnema
Diuretics:- Gokhru, Punarnava
Anti-dysenteric:- Ipecacuanha
Unit - 5
1. Antiseptics and Disinfectants: – Benzoin, Myrrh, Neem, Turmeric.
2. Antimalarial :- Cinchona, Artemisia
3. Oxytocic :- Ergot
4. Vitamins:- Cod Liver Oil, Shark Liver oil
5. Enzymes :- Papaya, Diastase, Pancreatin, Yeast
Unit - 6
Pharmaceutical Aids
Kaolin, Lanolin, Beeswax, Acacia,
Tragacanth, Sodium alginate, Agar,
Guar gum, Gelatine
Unit - 7
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