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PHARMACOGNOSY ER20-13T IN HINDI
CHAPTER -01
- Definition, history, present status and scope of Pharmacognosy
CHAPTER -02
Classification of drugs:
- Alphabetical
- Taxonomical
- Morphological
- Pharmacological
- Chemical
- Chemo-taxonomical
CHAPTER -03
Quality control of crude drugs:
- Different methods of adulteration of crude drugs
- Evaluation of crude drugs
CHAPTER -04
Brief outline of occurrence, distribution, isolation, identification tests, therapeutic activity and pharmaceutical applications of alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, volatile oils, tannins and resins.
CHAPTER -05
Biological source, chemical constituents and therapeutic efficacy of the following categories of crude drugs
- Laxatives : Aloe, Castor oil, Ispaghula, Senna
- Cardiotonic : Digitalis, Arjuna
UNIT-01
- Carminatives and G.I. regulators : Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper, Asafoetida, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
UNIT-02
Astringents : Myrobalan, Black Catechu, Pale Catechu
UNIT-03
- Drugs acting on nervous system : Hyoscyamus, Belladonna, Ephedra, Opium, Tea leaves, Coffee seeds, Coca
UNIT-04
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
UNIT-05
Antiseptics and disinfectants
Benzoin, Myrrh, Neem, Turmeric
Antimalarials
Cinchona, Artemisia
Oxytocic
Ergot
Vitamins
Cod liver oil, Shark liver oil
Enzymes
Papaya, Diastase, Pancreatin, Yeast
UNIT-06
Pharmaceutical Aids
Kaolin, Lanolin, Beeswax, Acacia,
Tragacanth, Sodium alginate, Agar, Guar gum, Gelatine
UNIT-07
Miscellaneous
Squill, Galls, Ashwagandha, Tulsi,
Guggul
CHAPTER -06
Plant fibres used as surgical dressings: Cotton, silk, wool and regenerated fibres
Sutures – Surgical Catgut and Ligatures
CHAPTER -07
- Basic principles involved in the traditional systems of medicine like: Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy
UNIT-01
- Method of preparation of Ayurvedic formulations like: Arista, Asava, Gutika, Taila, Churna, Lehya and Bhasma
CHAPTER -08 & 09
Role of medicinal and aromatic plants in national economy and their export potential
- 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 & 11
Introduction to herbal formulations
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 -12
Phytochemical investigation of drugs