1 Definition,history,presentstatusandscope of Pharmacognosy 2 2 Classificationofdrugs: ● Alphabetical ● Taxonomical ● Morphological ● Pharmacological ● Chemical ● Chemo-taxonomical 4 3 Qualitycontrolofcrudedrugs: ● Differentmethods of adulterationofcrudedrugs ● Evaluationofcrudedrugs 6 4 Brief outline of occurrence, distribution, isolation, identification tests, therapeutic activity and pharmaceutical applicationsofalkaloids,terpenoids,

Biologicalsource,chemicalconstituentsand therapeutic efficacyofthefollowingcategories ofcrudedrugs. Laxatives Aloe,Castoroil,Ispaghula,Senna Cardiotonic Digitalis,Arjuna Carminativesand G.I.regulators Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper, Asafoetida,Nutmeg,Cinnamon Astringents Myrobalan,Black Catechu, Pale Catechu Drugsactingon nervoussystem Hyoscyamus,Belladonna, Ephedra,Opium,Tealeaves, Coffee seeds, Coca Anti-hypertensive Rauwolfia Anti-tussive Vasaka,ToluBalsam Anti-rheumatics Colchicum seed

Anti-tumour Vinca, Podophyllum Antidiabetics Pterocarpus,Gymnema Diuretics Gokhru,Punarnava Anti-dysenteric Ipecacuanha Antisepticsand disinfectants Benzoin, Myrrh,Neem, Turmeric Antimalarials Cinchona,Artemisia Oxytocic Ergot Vitamins Codliveroil,Sharkliveroil Enzymes Papaya,Diastase, Pancreatin, Yeast Pharmaceutical Aids Kaolin,Lanolin,Beeswax, Acacia, Tragacanth,Sodiumalginate,Agar, Guar gum, Gelatine Miscellaneous Squill,Galls,Ashwagandha,Tulsi, Guggul

6 Plantfibresusedassurgicaldressings:Cotton,silk,wool and regenerated fibres Sutures–SurgicalCatgutandLigatures 3 7 ● Basic principles involved in the traditional systems of medicine like: Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy ● MethodofpreparationofAyurvedicformulationslike: Arista,Asava,Gutika,Taila,Churna,Lehya andBhasma 8 8 Roleofmedicinaland aromatic plantsinnationaleconomy andtheirexportpotential 2

Herbsashealthfood: Brief introduction and therapeutic applications of: Nutraceuticals,Antioxidants,Pro-biotics,Pre-biotics,Dietary fibres, Omega-3-fatty acids, Spirulina, Carotenoids, Soya andGarlic Introductiontoherbalformulations Herbalcosmetics: Sources, chemical constituents, commercial preparations, therapeuticandcosmeticusesof:Aloeveragel,Almond oil, Lavender oil, Olive oil, Rosemary oil, Sandal Wood oil Phytochemicalinvestigationofdrugs