Text Book of Pharmacognosy (ER2020-13T)

Table of Content

CHAPTER – 1:
Definition, history, present status and scope of Pharmacognosy.
CHAPTER – 2:
Classification of drugs:
Alphabetical, Taxonomical, Morphological, Pharmacological, Chemical, Chemo-taxonomical
CHAPTER – 3:
Quality control of crude drugs:
l Different methods of adulteration of crude drugs
l Evaluation of crude drugs
CHAPTER – 4:
Brief outline of occurrence, distribution, isolation, identification tests, therapeutic activity and pharmaceutical applications of alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, volatile oils, tannins and resins.
CHAPTER – 5:
Biological source, chemical constituents and therapeutic efficacy of the following categories of crude drugs.
l Laxatives: Aloe, Castor oil, Ispaghula, Senna
l Cardiotonic: Digitalis, Arjuna
l Carminatives and G.I. regulators: Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper, Asafoetida, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
l Astringents: Myrobalan, Black Catechu, Pale Catechu.
l Drugs acting onnervous system: Hyoscyamus, Belladonna, Ephedra, Opium, Tea leaves, Coffee seeds, Coca.
l Anti-hypertensive: Rauwolfia
l Anti-tussive: Vasaka, Tolu Balsam
l Anti-rheumatics: Colchicum seed
l Anti-tumour: Vinca, Podophyllum
l Antidiabetics: Pterocarpus, Gymnema
l Diuretics: Gokhru, Punarnava
l Anti-dysenteric: Ipecacuanha
l Antiseptics anddisinfectants: Benzoin, Myrrh, Neem, Turmeric
l Antimalarials: Cinchona, Artemisia
l Oxytocic: Ergot
l Vitamins: Cod liver oil, Shark liver oil
l Enzymes: Papaya, Diastase, Pancreatin,Yeast
l Pharmaceutical Aids: Kaolin, Lanolin, Beeswax, Acacia, Tragacanth, Sodium alginate, Agar, Guar gum, Gelatine
l Miscellaneous: Squill, Galls, Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Guggul
CHAPTER – 6:
Plant fibres used as surgical dressings: Cotton, silk, wooland regenerated fibres
Sutures – Surgical Catgut and Ligatures
CHAPTER – 7:
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.
CHAPTER – 8:
Role of medicinal and aromatic plants in national economy and their export potential.
CHAPTER – 9:
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.
CHAPTER – 10:
Introduction to herbal formulations.
CHAPTER – 11:
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.
CHAPTER – 12:
Phytochemical investigation of drugs.