PHARMACOGNOSY CHAPTER-WISE NOTES ER20-13T 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:
Different methods of adulteration of crude drugs
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.
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
CHAPTER – 6
Plant fibres used as surgical dressings: Cotton, silk, wool and 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
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 – 11
Phytochemical investigation of drugs
PHARMACOGNOSY TOPIC-WISE NOTES Definition, history, present status and scope of Pharmacognosy.
Alphabetical, Taxonomical, Morphological, Pharmacological, Chemical, Chemo-taxonomic
Different methods of adulteration of crude drugs, Evaluation 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.
Aloe, Castor oil, Ispaghula, Senna
Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper, Asafoetida, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
Myrobalan, Black Catechu, PaleCatechu
Hyoscyamus, Belladonna, Ephedra, Opium, Tea leaves, Coffee seeds, Coca
Benzoin, Myrrh, Neem, Turmeric
Cod liver oil, Shark liver oil
Papaya, Diastase, Pancreatin,Yeast
Kaolin, Lanolin, Beeswax, Acacia, Tragacanth, Sodium alginate, Agar, Guar gum, Gelatine
Squill, Galls, Ashwagandha, Tulsi,Guggul
Cotton, silk, wool and regenerated fibresSutures – Surgical Catgut and Ligatures
Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy
Arista, Asava, Gutika, Taila, Chuma, Lehya and Bhasma
Role of medicinal and aromatic plants in the national economy and their export potential
Brief introduction and therapeutic applications of Nutraceuticals, Antioxidants, Pro-biotics, Pre-biotics, Dietary fibers, Omega-3-fatty acids, Spirulina, Carotenoids, Soya, and Garlic
Introduction to herbal formulations
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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