May 23, 2026

2.3 Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals Syllabus, Notes, PDF, Books, Downloads

2.3 Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals Syllabus, Notes, PDF, Books, Downloads

1 Introduction.
2 Definition, history and scope of Pharmacognosy.
3 Classification of crude drugs.
4 Cultivation, collection, processing and storage of crude drugs.
5 Detailed method of cultivation of crude drugs.
6 Study of cell wall constituents and cell inclusions.
7 Microscopical and powder Microscopical study of crude drugs.
8 Study of natural pesticides.
9 Detailed study of various cell constituents.
10 Carbohydrates and related products.
11 Detailed study carbohydrates containing drugs.(11 drugs)
12 Definition sources, method extraction, chemistry and method of analysis of lipids.
13 Detailed study of oils.
14 Definition, classification, chemistry and method of analysis of protein.
15 Study of plant fibres used in surgical dressings and related products.
16 Different methods of adulteration of crude drugs.

Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals Practicals

1 Introduction of Pharmacognosy laboratory and experiments.
2 Study of cell wall constituents and cell inclusions.
3 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Datura.
4 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Senna.
5 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Cassia. cinnamon.
6 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Cinchona.
7 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Ephedra.
8 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Quassia.
9 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Clove
10 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Fennel.
11 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Coriander.
12 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Isapgol.
13 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Nux vomica.
14 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Rauwolfia.
15 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Liquorice.
16 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Ginger.
17 Macro, powder and microscopic study of Podophyllum.
18 Determination of Iodine value.
19 Determination of Saponification value and unsaponifiable matter.
20 Determination of ester value.
21 Determination of Acid value.
22 Chemical tests for Acacia.
23 Chemical tests for Tragacanth.
24 Chemical tests for Agar.
25 Chemical tests for Starch.
26 Chemical tests for Lipids. (castor oil, sesame oil, shark liver oil, bees wax)
27 Chemical tests for Gelatin.


Second Year Pharm D Subjects

2.1Pathophysiology
2.2Pharmaceutical  Microbiology
2.3Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals
2.4Pharmacology-I
2.5Community Pharmacy
2.6Pharmacotherapeutics-I

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