Pharmacognosy Notes Pdf for D.Pharm 1st Year

Introduction and History Of Pharmacy

Definition, history, present status and scope of Pharmacognosy.

Classification of Drugs

Alphabetical, Taxonomical, Morphological, Pharmacological, Chemical, Chemo-taxonomic

Quality Control Of Crude Drugs

Different methods of adulteration of crude drugs, Evaluation of crude drugs

Brief Outline of Important Plant Constituents

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

Laxative Crude Drugs

Aloe, Castor oil, Ispaghula, Senna

Cardiotonic Crude Drugs

Digitalis, Arjuna

Carminatives and GI Regulators

Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper, Asafoetida, Nutmeg, Cinnamon

Astringents Notes

Myrobalan, Black Catechu, PaleCatechu

Drugs Acting on the Nervous System

Hyoscyamus, Belladonna, Ephedra, Opium, Tea leaves, Coffee seeds, Coca

Anti-hypertensive Crude Drugs

Rauwolfia

Anti-tussive Crude Drugs

Vasaka, Tolu Balsam

Anti-rheumatics Crude Drugs

Colchicum seed

Anti-tumor Crude Drugs

Vinca, Podophyllum

Anti-diabetes Crude Drugs

Pterocarpus, Gymnema

Diuretics Crude Drugs

Gokhru, Punarnava

Anti-dysentric Crude Drugs

Ipecacuanha

Antiseptics and Disinfectants

Benzoin, Myrrh, Neem, Turmeric

Antimalarials Crude Drugs

Cinchona, Artemisia

Oxytoxic Crude Drugs

Ergot

Vitamins Crude Drugs

Cod liver oil, Shark liver oil

Enzymes Crude Drugs

Papaya, Diastase, Pancreatin,Yeast

Pharmaceutical Aid Crude Drugs

Kaolin, Lanolin, Beeswax, Acacia, Tragacanth, Sodium alginate, Agar, Guar gum, Gelatine

Miscellaneous Crude Drugs

Squill, Galls, Ashwagandha, Tulsi,Guggul

Plant Fibres used as Surgical Dressings

Cotton, silk, wool and regenerated fibresSutures – Surgical Catgut and Ligatures

Traditional System of Medicines

Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy

Method of Preparation of Ayurvedic Formulation

Arista, Asava, Gutika, Taila, Chuma, Lehya and Bhasma

Role of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in the National Economy

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

Herbs as Health Food

Brief introduction and therapeutic applications of Nutraceuticals, Antioxidants, Pro-biotics, Pre-biotics, Dietary fibers, Omega-3-fatty acids, Spirulina, Carotenoids, Soya, and Garlic

Introduction to Herbal Formulations

Introduction to herbal formulations

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

Phytochemical Investigation of Drugs

Phytochemical investigation of drugs

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