About author : 1. Dr M. Suryaprabha "Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vignan University. Dr. Surya Prabha Matangi is working at Associate Professor at Vignan Foundation for Sciences, Technology and Research deemed to be University, Vadlamudi, Guntur (Dt), Andhra Pradesh, India. She has taught and conducted research for an impressive eighteen years, during which time she has made several scholarly contributions. Her inventive contributions to the field of pharmaceutical biotechnology and phytopharmaceuticals are evidenced by the publication of two patents. Over the course of her professional life, Dr. Surya Prabha Matangi has actively guided over 25 undergraduate projects. Twenty-five research and review publications in esteemed national and international journals are the product of her considerable research in this field. 2. Santosh Kumar Associate Professor, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sanskriti University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh Mr. Santosh Kumar is Post Graduate Teacher in Pharmacognosy for more than 14 years. He is postgraduate in pharmacy and pursuing Ph.D. in Pharmacy. Currently He is working as associate professor in Sanskriti university, Mathura. His major research work is based on herbal drugs. During his entire career he had published many research article in various international journals. He is certified reviewer for international journals. He is participated in many international and national conferences and webinars. 3. Ms. Vadi ranjan, completed her B. pharmacy (MDU, Rohtak), M. Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy & phytochemistry, PGIMS, Rohtak )and Diploma in Dietetics & Nutrition from Jamia University, Delhi. She has over nine years of professional experience in teaching & research and presently working as holistic nutritionist. She has number of publications to her credit in national & international journals and actively involved in national & international conferences, workshops, F

About book : This book bridges the gap between the study of medicinal plants (pharmacognosy) and the chemistry behind their bioactive compounds (phytochemistry).This text book is an indispensable guide for students and researchers in the field of pharmacy, offering a thorough understanding of plant metabolites, their identification, and industrial applications. Author’s expertise ensures a well-organized and comprehensive approach to this complex subject, aligning with the latest PCI syllabus. This book explores into the fascinating world of plant secondary metabolites, fulfilling the latest PCI syllabus (BP504 T). All efforts have been made to present the subject in student friendly and easy to understand. This book is a genuine effort to clarify the basics of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.