Classification of Crude Drugs in Pharmacognosy Introduction: In Pharmacognosy, crude drugs are obtained from natural sources such as plants, animals, and…

Quality Control of Crude Drugs Introduction: Quality control of crude drugs is an essential part of Pharmacognosy. Crude drugs obtained from…

PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF CRUDE DRUGS Natural products found in crude drugs contain a wide range of chemical compounds known as phytochemicals.…

IMPORTANT CRUDE DRUGS IN PHARMACOGNOSY This section summarises the biological source, major chemical constituents, and therapeutic uses of important crude drugs…

FIBRES AND SURGICAL MATERIALS IN PHARMACOGNOSY Plant and animal fibres are widely used in pharmacy and surgery because of their absorbency,…

TRADITIONAL SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE AND AYURVEDIC FORMULATIONS India has a rich heritage of traditional healing systems such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani…

MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS AND THEIR ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE Medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) play a vital role in healthcare, traditional medicine,…

NUTRACEUTICALS AND HEALTH-PROMOTING NATURAL PRODUCTS Herbs and natural food supplements are widely used as health-promoting agents due to their safety, nutritional…

INTRODUCTION TO HERBAL FORMULATIONS Herbal formulations are medicinal products prepared from natural plant materials. They form an important part of traditional…

HERBAL COSMETICS AND THEIR USES Herbal cosmetics use natural plant-based ingredients to improve skin health, enhance beauty and support overall wellness.…