Semester 1 · Theory · 3 credits

BP105T — Introduction to Pharmacognosy

Is subject ka poora unit-wise syllabus PCI ke NEP 2020 curriculum ke hisaab se, neeche diya gaya hai.

Unit-wise Syllabus

1Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy

Definition, history, present status, scope and development of pharmacognosy
Sources of drugs: Plants, animals, microbial, marine, mineral and plant tissue culture
Historical milestones in drug discovery: Morphine, quinine, aspirin, warfarin, penicillin, cephalosporin, taxol and artemisinin
Introduction to different herbal / traditional pharmacopoeias
Classification of crude drugs: alphabetical, morphological, taxonomical, chemical, pharmacological and chemotaxonomic

2Cultivation, Collection, Processing and Storage of Drugs of Natural Origin

Methods of plant cultivation and Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (WHO GAP / GCP guidelines)
Factors influencing cultivation, collection and storage of medicinal plants
Plant hormones and their applications in cultivation of medicinal plants
Ex-situ and in-situ conservation and strategies for value addition of medicinal plants
Role of eco-pharmacognosy in sustainable conservation of endangered medicinal plants

3Quality Control of Drugs of Natural Origin (WHO Guidelines)

Adulteration of drugs of natural origin
Evaluation of drugs using organoleptic, microscopic, physical, chemical and biological methods
Physicochemical parameters: extractive values, moisture content, ash values, bitterness value, foaming index, etc.
DNA barcoding

4Introduction to Metabolites of Plant Origin

Definition and general properties of plant metabolites
Primary and secondary metabolites such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids
Traditional Systems of Medicine — AYUSH and TCM basic principles
Role of pharmacognosy in allopathy and traditional systems of medicine

5Phyto-therapeutic Agents

Adaptogens and Immunomodulators: Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Amla
Hepatoprotectives: Milk thistle, Kutki
Cardiovascular drugs: Garlic, Arjuna
Antidiabetics: Gymnema, Fenugreek
Anti-inflammatory and analgesics: Turmeric, Boswellia
CNS drugs: Brahmi; Antimicrobial: Giloy, Neem, Andrographis; GI: Psyllium; Dermatological: Aloe; Women's health: Chasteberry, Shatavari; Respiratory: Vasaka