Pharmacognosy Book D.Pharm 1st Year

Chapter

Topics

Hrs

1

Definition, history, present status and scope of Pharmacognosy

2

2

Classification of Drugs:

Alphabetical              Taxonomical                Morphological

Pharmacological        Chemical                      Chemo-taxonomical

4

3

Quality Control of Crude Drugs:

Different methods of adulteration of crude drugs Evaluation of crude drugs

6

4

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

6

5

Biological source, chemical constituents and therapeutic efficacy of the following categories of crude drugs.

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Laxatives

Aloe, Castor oil, Ispaghula, Senna

Cardiotonic

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 Balsam

Anti-rheumatics

Colchicum seed

Anti-tumour

Vinca, Podophyllum

Antidiabetics

Pterocarpus, Gymnema

Diuretics

Gokhru, Punarnava

Anti-dysenteric

Ipecacuanha

Antiseptics and 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

6

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

3

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

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8

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

2

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

4

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

4

11

Phytochemical investigation of drugs

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