Pharmacognosy Theory D Pharm
| Topic |
| Definition, history, present status and scope of Pharmacognosy |
| Classification of drugs: AlphabeticalTaxonomicalMorphologicalPharmacologicalChemicalChemo-taxonomicalQuality control of crude drugs:> Different methods of adulteration of crude drugsEvaluation of crude drugs |
| A brief outline of occurrence, distribution, isolation, identification tests, therapeutic activity and pharmaceutical applications of alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, volatile oils, tannins and resins. |
| Biological source, chemical constituents and therapeutic efficacy of the following categories of crude drugs. |
| 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, Pale, 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, Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Guggul |
| Plant fibres used as surgical dressings: Cotton, silk, wool and regenerated fibres Sutures – Surgical Catgut and Ligatures |
| 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 |
| 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 fibres, Omega-3-fatty acids, Spirulina, Carotenoids, Soya and Garlic |
| 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 |
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