Herbal Drug Technology B.Pharm 6th Semester Books

Herbal Drug Technology Book for B.Pharm 6th Semester

Author’s Name	Dr. G. Arunachalam, Dr. V.E. Ida Christi
Editions	First Edition
Publishers	Thakur Publication Pvt Ltd

HERBAL DRUG TECHNOLOGY (SEM VI) Textbook

Author’s Name	PRAGI AND VARUN ARORA
Editions	Latest Edition
Publishers	S VIKAS AND COMPANY (PV)

HERBAL DRUG TECHNOLOGY Paperback Book

Author’s Name	Mrs. K. S. Bodas – Yadav Dr. V. M. Shinde
Editions	Latest Edition
Publishers	Nirali Prakashan

Herbal Drug Technology Topic-wise Summary

Herbs as Raw Materials

1. Definition of:
   
   • Herb
     
   • Herbal medicine
     
   • Herbal medicinal product
     
   • Herbal drug preparation
     

Source of Herbs

1. Selection, identification, and authentication of herbal materials
   
2. Processing of herbal raw materials
   

Biodynamic Agriculture

1. Good agricultural practices in cultivation of medicinal plants including organic farming
   
2. Pest and pest management in medicinal plants: Biopesticides/Bioinsecticides
   

Indian Systems of Medicine
a. Basic principles involved in:

• Ayurveda
  
• Siddha
  
• Unani
  
• Homeopathy
  b. Preparation and standardization of Ayurvedic formulations:
  
• Aristas and Asawas
  
• Ghutika
  
• Churna
  
• Lehya
  
• Bhasma

Nutraceuticals

1. General aspects: market, growth, scope, and types of products available
   
2. Health benefits and role of nutraceuticals in ailments such as:
   
   • Diabetes
     
   • Cardiovascular (CVS) diseases
     
   • Cancer
     
   • Irritable bowel syndrome
     
   • Various gastrointestinal diseases
     

Study of Following Herbs as Health Food

• Alfaalfa
  
• Chicory
  
• Ginger
  
• Fenugreek
  
• Garlic
  
• Honey
  
• Amla
  
• Ginseng
  
• Ashwagandha
  
• Spirulina
  

Herbal-Drug and Herb-Food Interactions

1. General introduction to interactions and classification
   
2. Study of the following drugs and their possible side effects/interactions:
   
   • Hypercium
     
   • Kava-kava
     
   • Ginkgo biloba
     
   • Ginseng
     
   • Garlic
     
   • Pepper
     
   • Ephedra

Herbal Cosmetics

1. Sources and description of raw materials of herbal origin used in:
   
   • Fixed oils
     
   • Waxes
     
   • Gums
     
   • Colours
     
   • Perfumes
     
   • Protective agents
     
   • Bleaching agents
     
   • Antioxidants
     
2. Products include: skin care, hair care, and oral hygiene products
   

Herbal Excipients

1. Significance of substances of natural origin as excipients:
   
   • Colorants
     
   • Sweeteners
     
   • Binders
     
   • Diluents
     
   • Viscosity builders
     
   • Disintegrants
     
   • Flavors & perfumes
     

Herbal Formulations

1. Conventional herbal formulations: syrups, mixtures, tablets
   
2. Novel dosage forms: phytosomes

Evaluation of Drugs

1. WHO & ICH guidelines for the assessment of herbal drugs
   
2. Stability testing of herbal drugs
   

Patenting and Regulatory Requirements of Natural Products
a. Definitions:

• Patent
  
• IPR
  
• Farmer’s right
  
• Breeder’s right
  
• Bioprospecting
  
• Biopiracy
  b. Patenting aspects of traditional knowledge and natural products (Case study: Curcuma & Neem)
  

Regulatory Issues

1. Regulations in India: ASU DTAB, ASU DCC
   
2. Regulation of manufacture of ASU drugs
   
   • Schedule Z of Drugs & Cosmetics Act for ASU drugs

General Introduction to Herbal Industry

1. Herbal drugs industry: present scope and future prospects
   
2. Plant-based industries and institutions involved in medicinal and aromatic plants in India
   

Schedule T – Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of Indian Systems of Medicine

1. Components of GMP (Schedule T) and objectives
   
2. Infrastructural requirements:
   
   • Working space
     
   • Storage area
     
   • Machinery and equipment
     
   • Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
     
   • Health and hygiene
     
   • Documentation and records