Natural Drugs: Herbal Medicines and Pharmacognosy

Author : Liza Handique & Biswadeep Gogoi
Pages : 144
Year of Publication : 2025
Language : English
Binding : Hardback
This comprehensive book offers an in-depth exploration of herbal medicines and pharmacognosy, serving as a vital resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in pharmaceutical sciences, botany, and alternative medicine. Designed with clarity and academic rigor, the book bridges traditional healing knowledge with modern scientific principles. Beginning with the Introduction to Herbal Medicines, it traces the historical roots, cultural relevance, and global acceptance of plant-based therapies. The Introduction to Pharmacognosy delves into the origin, classification, and significance of natural drugs, emphasizing the role of medicinal plants in healthcare systems. The Phytochemistry section provides detailed insights into the chemistry of plant-derived compounds, their biosynthesis, classification, and therapeutic importance. Special attention is given to major phytoconstituents like alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, glycosides, and essential oils. The final section, Analytical Pharmacognosy, equips readers with modern tools and techniques for the identification, standardization, and quality control of herbal drugs. Techniques such as chromatography and spectroscopy are discussed with practical applications.  Key Features Covers fundamentals to advanced concepts in herbal medicine and pharmacognosy Integrates traditional knowledge with modern scientific validation Includes illustrations, tables, and real-world case studies Designed for students of Pharmacy, Ayurveda, Botany, and related fields Useful reference for researchers and practitioners in herbal drug development