PHARMACOGNOSY presents a structured and scientifically grounded exploration of natural drugs and their role in modern pharmaceutical sciences. This text systematically covers sources of crude drugs from plant, animal, marine, and biotechnological origins; principles of cultivation, collection, processing, and storage; and detailed methods of evaluation including organoleptic, microscopic, physical, chemical, and biological techniques.
Comprehensive chapters on primary and secondary metabolites provide clear insight into carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, lipids, alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, volatile oils, and resins. The book further integrates classification systems, quantitative microscopy, quality control, traditional systems of medicine, plant tissue culture, and emerging concepts such as edible vaccines.
Designed in alignment with contemporary pharmacy curricula, this volume supports conceptual clarity, examination readiness, and professional competence in the scientific study of natural drugs.
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Sujatha Damera, Payal Jain, Dinesh Babu
Dr. Sujatha Damera is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry at the University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, India. She is engaged in teaching and academic research in the fields of medicinal plants, phytochemistry, and evaluation of natural products. Her work focuses on the scientific study, authentication, and standardization of crude drugs and plant-derived therapeutic agents.
Ms. L. Payal Jain serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacognosy at St. Mary’s College of Pharmacy, Secunderabad, Telangana, India. She is actively involved in pharmacy education, with academic interests in medicinal plant sciences, pharmacognostic analysis, and quality assessment of herbal drugs. She is the recipient of the National Best Pharmacy Teacher Award – 2025 in the specialization of Pharmacognosy, recognizing her academic excellence and contributions to pharmacy education.
Dr. J. Dinesh Babu, an Associate Professor at Scient Institute of Pharmacy, Ibrahimpatnam, has over 12 years of dedicated experience in pharmaceutical education and leadership. He earned his Ph.D. in Pharmacology from VELS University, Pallavaram, Tamil Nadu, Chennai. With over 25 articles published in esteemed national and international journals, his research focuses on various phytochemical constituents and their studies in animal subjects.
