A Text Book of Pharmacognosy for I Year Diploma in Pharmacy

Description:

“A Textbook of Pharmacognosy for First Year Diploma in Pharmacy” is a comprehensive guide designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the field of pharmacognosy. This book covers a wide range of topics, from the basic concepts and classification of drugs to the phytochemical investigation of medicinal plants and their therapeutic applications.

Salient Features:

• Detailed explanations of the history, present status, and scope of pharmacognosy, providing students with a thorough understanding of the subject.
• Comprehensive coverage of various drug classification systems, including alphabetical, taxonomical, morphological, pharmacological, chemical, and chemo-taxonomical methods.
• In-depth discussion on the quality control of crude drugs, including different methods of adulteration and the evaluation of crude drugs.
• Extensive information on the occurrence, distribution, isolation, identification tests, therapeutic activity, and pharmaceutical applications of essential phytoconstituents such as alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, volatile oils, tannins, and resins.
• Detailed exploration of the biological source, chemical constituents, and therapeutic efficacy of various categories of crude drugs, including laxatives, cardiotonics, carminatives, astringents, and drugs acting on the nervous system.
• Comprehensive coverage of plant fibers used as surgical dressings and sutures, as well as an introduction to traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathy.
• Insights into the role of medicinal and aromatic plants in the national economy and their export potential.
• Introduction to herbal formulations, herbal cosmetics, and the phytochemical investigation of drugs.
• Inclusion of relevant appendices for quick reference and enhanced understanding.
• This textbook serves as an indispensable resource for first-year diploma in pharmacy students, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the field of pharmacognosy.