Gas Chromatography
Gas Chromatography includes all those chromatographic processes in which a solid or a liquid coated on a solid support is …
Introduction
Introduction of Pharmacognosy
Foxglove Leaves (Digitalis Leaf)
Synonyms: Foxglove leaves, Digitalis Folium, Folia Digitalis, Digitalis Leaf Botanical source: Digitalis consists of the dried leaves of Digitalis purpurea …
Determination of Purity & Quality
Determination of the purity of a drug is an important exercise in the evaluation of drugs. Apparent correct identity does …
Phytochemistry of Plants Drugs
Plants have been serving as sources of drugs and pharmaceuticals for man and other animals since time immemorial. There are …
Evaluation of Crude Drugs
As evident from the discussion on the occurrence and type of adulteration in crude drugs, qualities of drugs offered for …
Roots – Drugs From Underground Organs
Many crude drugs are derived from the underground or subterranean organs or structures of plants. These include some roots and …
Seeds – Pharmacognosy
The seed is the fertilized mature ovule of an ovary, which contains an embryo, the baby plant, in a dormant …
Drug Literatures and Publications – The Pharmacognosy
Drug Literatures and Publications record various information about drugs. In these publications, many technical terms and phrases are used for …