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
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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