Pharmacognosy Practical D Pharm
1. Morphological Identification of the following drugs:
Ispaghula, Senna, Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Clove, Ephedra, Rauwolfia, Gokhru, Punarnava, Cinchona, Agar.
2. Gross anatomical studies (Transverse Section) of the following drugs:
Ajwain, Datura, Cinnamon, Cinchona, Coriander, Ashwagandha, Liquorice, Clove, Curcuma, Nux vomica, Vasaka
3. Physical and chemical tests for evaluation of any FIVE of the following drugs:
- Asafoetida,
- Benzoin,
- Pale catechu,
- Black catechu,
- Castor oil,
- Acacia,
- Tragacanth,
- Agar,
- Guar gum,
- Gelatine.
Assignments
The students shall be asked to submit the written assignments on the following topics (One assignment per student per sessional period. i.e., a minimum of THREE assignments per student)
1. Market preparations of various dosage forms of Ayurvedic, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathic (Classical and Proprietary), indications, and their labelling requirements
2. Market preparations of various herbal formulations and herbal cosmetics, indications, and their labelling requirements
3. Herb-Drug interactions documented in the literature and their clinical significance
Field Visit
The students shall be taken in groups to a medicinal garden to witness and understand the nature of various medicinal plants discussed in theory and practical courses. Additionally, they shall be taken in groups to the pharmacies of traditional systems of medicines to understand the availability of various dosage forms and their labelling requirements. Individual reports from each student on their learning experience from the field visit shall be submitted.
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Suggested readings
Recommended readings:
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