Textbook of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry?

Abstract

This textbook provides comprehensive coverage of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry, focusing on the study of medicinal substances obtained from natural sources, particularly plants. It discusses the history and scope of pharmacognosy, medicinal plant morphology, classification of crude drugs, cultivation, collection, processing, evaluation, and identification of herbal drugs. The book also examines the chemical constituents of natural drugs, including alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, resins, volatile oils, lipids, carbohydrates, enzymes, and proteins. Further topics include biosynthetic pathways of secondary metabolites, extraction and isolation of phytochemicals, medicinal plant biotechnology, traditional systems of medicine, and the applications of natural products in pharmaceutical preparations. It serves as a reference for pharmacy students, researchers, and professionals interested in medicinal plants, natural products, and herbal drug development.