Practical Lab Manual of Introduction to Pharmacognosy – BP110P Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) 1st Semester As per NEP 2020, New Detailed Syllabus wise all practical details.
(Minimum 12 experiments must be performed)
- Morphological study of medicinal plants (as mentioned in Unit V Theory).
- Organoleptic evaluation and powder microscopical characters of the following drugs: Tulsi and Ashwagandha.
- Organoleptic evaluation and powder microscopical characters of the following drugs: Amla and Arjuna.
- Organoleptic evaluation and powder microscopical characters of the following drugs: Turmeric and Psyllium husk.
- Organoleptic evaluation and powder microscopical characters of the following drugs: Brahmi and Fenugreek.
- Determination of moisture content of crude drugs.
- Determination of swelling index and foaming index of crude drugs.
- Determination of stomatal number and stomatal index of leaf.
- Determination of vein islet and vein termination number of leaf.
- Determination of ash value and extractive values of crude drugs.
- Determination of foreign organic matter of crude drugs.
- Determination of dimensions of calcium oxalate crystals and phloem fibers by eyepiece micrometry.
- Determination of percentage purity of powder drug using lycopodium spore method.
- Experiential learning-based experiments involving collection, identification of medicinal plant material, preparation of voucher specimens and excursion visits to medicinal plant garden.
Recommended References (Preferably latest editions)
- Evans, W.C., 2009. Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy. 16th ed. London: W.B. Saunders & Co.
- Tyler, V.E., Brady, L.R. and Robbers, J.E., 1988. Pharmacognosy. 9th ed. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger.
- Wallis, T.E., Textbook of Pharmacognosy. London: J. & A. Churchill Ltd.