Pharmacognosy Notes
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:
Different methods of adulteration of crude drugs
Evaluation of crude drugs
Chapter 4
Brief outline of occurrence, distribution, isolation,identification tests, therapeutic activity and pharmaceuticalapplications of alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, volatile oils,tannins and resins.
Chapter 5
Biological source, chemical constituents and therapeuticefficacy of the following categories of crude drugs.
Laxatives Aloe, Castor oil, Ispaghula, Senna
Cardiotonic Digitalis, Arjuna
Carminatives andG.I. regulators Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom,Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper,Asafoetida, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
Astringents Myrobalan, Black Catechu, PaleCatechu
Drugs acting on nervous systemHyoscyamus, Belladonna,Ephedra, Opium, Tea leaves,Coffee seeds, Coca
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
Antiseptics anddisinfectantsBenzoin, Myrrh, Neem, Turmeric
Antimalarials Cinchona, Artemisia
Oxytocic Ergot
Vitamins Cod liver oil, Shark liver oil
Enzymes Papaya, Diastase, Pancreatin,Yeast
PharmaceuticalAids Kaolin, Lanolin, Beeswax, Acacia,Tragacanth, Sodium alginate, Agar,Guar gum, Gelatine
Miscellaneous Squill, Galls, Ashwagandha, Tulsi,Guggul
Chapter 6
Plant fibres used as surgical dressings: Cotton, silk, wooland regenerated fibresSutures – Surgical Catgut and Ligatures
Chapter 7
● Basic principles involved in the traditional systems ofmedicine 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 plants and aromatic plants in national economy and their export potential.
Chapter 9
Herbs as health food: Brief introduction and therapeutic applications of: Nutraceuticals, antioxidants, Probiotics, Prebiotic's, Dietary fixers, Omega-3-fatty acids, spirulina, cat=rotenoids, Soya and Garlic
Chapter 10
Introduction to herbal formulations
Chapter 11
Herbal cosmetics:
Sources, chemical constituents, commercial preparations, therapeutic and cosmetic uses of: Alovera gel, Almond oil, Lavender oil, Olive oil, Rosemary oil, Sandal Wood oil.
Chapter 12
Phytochemical Investigation of drugs