Introduction to Pharmacognosy: As per New PCI Syllabus 2026 - Couverture rigide

Dr. B. Samuel Thavamani

Couverture rigide

ISBN 13 : 9798906961808

Editeur : Notion Press, 2026

Synopsis

Natural medicines remain important sources of therapeutic agents, pharmaceutical leads, and traditional healthcare materials, but their scientific use depends on correct identity, quality, processing, and evidence-based interpretation. Introduction to Pharmacognosy develops these foundations for first-year B.Pharm students in accordance with the new PCI Syllabus 2026.

The book progresses from the definition, history, scope, natural sources, and landmark drug discoveries to herbal pharmacopoeias and crude-drug classification. It then covers cultivation, collection, processing, storage, plant hormones, plant improvement, conservation, value addition, and eco-pharmacognosy, followed by adulteration, pharmacognostic evaluation, physicochemical parameters, and DNA barcoding. Primary and secondary metabolites, AYUSH, TCM, and prescribed phyto-therapeutic agents complete the progression from fundamentals to application.

The presentation emphasizes cause-and-effect relationships, quality-control reasoning, precise pharmaceutical terminology, and clear distinctions among biological identity, chemical quality, traditional use, and scientific evidence. Phyto-therapeutic agents are organized by biological source, major constituents, and uses to support systematic learning and revision.Its concept-to-application structure provides a sound foundation for later study of natural products, phytochemistry, herbal quality control, and pharmaceutical sciences.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Notion Press
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798906961808
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Nombre de pages: 272
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• Personne responsable: non disponible