SYLLABUS
PHARMACOGNOSY
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
- Cardiotonics - Digitalis, Arjuna
- Carminatives and G.I. regulators - Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper, Asafoetida, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
- Astringents - Myrobalan, Black Catechu
- Drugs acting on nervous system - Hyoscyamus, Belladonna, Ephedra, Opium, Tea leaves, Coffee seeds, Coca
- Anti-hypertensive - Rauwolfia
- Anti-tussives - Tolu Balsam
- Anti-rheumatics - Colchicum seed
- Anti-tumor - Vinca, Podophyllum
- Anti-leprotics - Chaulmoogra oil
- Antidiabetics- Pterocarpus, Gymnema
- Diuretics - Gokhru, Punarnava
- Anti-dysentrics - Ipecacuanha
- Antiseptics and disinfectants - Benzoin, Myrrh, Neem, Turmeric
- Antimalarials - Cinchona, Artemisia
- Oxytocics - 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, Gelatin
- Miscellaneous - Squill, Galls, Pale catechu, Aswagandha, Vasaka, Tulsi, Guggal.
CHAPTER – 6
Plant fibers used as surgical dressings: Cotton, silk, wool and regenerated fibers Sutures – Surgical Catgut and Ligatures
CHAPTER – 7
1. Basic principles involved in the alternative system of medicine like: Ayurveda, Sidha, Unani and Homeopathy.
2. Method of preparation of Ayurvedic formulations in 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 fibers, 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.
