Chapters & Topicwise

Action

1. Definition, history, present status and scope of
Pharmacognosy

2. Classification of drugs

3. Quality control of crude drugs

4. Alkaloids

5. Terpenoids

6. Glycosides

7. Volatile oils

8. Tannins

9. Resins

10. Laxatives

11. Cardiotonic

12. Carminatives and G.I. regulators

13. Astringents

14. Drugs acting on nervous system

15. Anti-hypertensive

16. Anti-tussive

17. Anti-rheumatics

18. Anti-tumour

19. Antidiabetics

20. Diuretics

21. Anti-dysenteric

23. Antimalarials

24. Oxytocic

25. Vitamins

26. Enzymes

27. Pharmaceutical
Aids

28. Miscellaneous

29. Plant fibres used as surgical dressings

30. Basic principles involved in the traditional systems of medicine

31. Role of medicinal and aromatic plants in national economy and their export potential

32. Herbs as health food

33. Herbal cosmetics