About Book
This book covers the in-depth study of pharmacognosy (the study of medicines from natural
sources) and phytochemistry (the chemistry of plant-derived compounds) in line with the
modern syllabus. It provides a thorough exploration of plant secondary metabolites, their
biosynthesis, extraction, and identification, placing a strong focus on the role of medicinal
plants in drug discovery and development as per the curriculum. The book has Comprehensive
coverage of the structure, biological sources, chemical nature, and pharmacological importance
of plant-derived drugs. Analytical methods such as extraction, isolation, and identification of
phytoconstituents, in line with current industrial practices.
About Author
Dr. Manjari Mittal is Professor and academic coordinator, MET group of Institutions, Faculty of
Pharmacy Moradabad, She has 18 years of experience in teaching, contribute academic and
research capacities in the area of teaching healthcare and pharmacy for the ultimate objective
of its utilization for a healthy and holistic society. She is GATE qualified, Life member of
Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India and Indian Society of Pharmacognosy. She has
many national and international publications, conferences and presentations in India and
abroad.
Mrs Bhawana Rathi holds the position of Associate Professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy at MIT
group of institutions, faculty of pharmacy Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. She possesses twelve
years of experience in teaching and research with undergraduate students. Her research
focuses on pharmacognostic studies of natural products, resulting in numerous publications in
national and international journals. Furthermore, she has a record of participation and
coordination in various conferences and workshops, and maintains membership in the
Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI).
Dr. Bhawna Shridhar is doctorate in Pharmacognosy and academic coordinator in the Faculty of
Pharmacy at MIT group of institutions, faculty of pharmacy Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. She has
5 years of experience in teaching. She is expertise in teaching all the subject belonging to
pharmacognosy. She has presented many research papers in national and international
conferences, workshops and seminars. She has actively engaged in teaching and research
industry of her profession for the development of herbal formulation. She is GATE qualified and
has many national and international publications.
Dr. Anchal Tyagi is working as Assistant professor in Bishamber Sahai Institute of Technology,
Uttrakhand with having 5 years of experience. She had completed her Pharm.D from ISF College of
Pharmacy, Punjab. She has one patent and participated in various national and international conference.
She is also pursuing MBA in hospital and healthcare sector from Dr. DY Patil University.
Mrs. Ritu Rani Yadav is working as Assistant Professor in Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at
PSIT-Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (Pharmacy) Kanpur. She has done her B.Pharm & M. Pharm
(Pharmaceutical Chemistry) from Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow in 2009. She has more
than 14 years of experience in teaching and research of undergraduate and post graduate students. She
has attended several national and international conferences in India. She has also published various
review & research articles in national & International Journals. She has several National & International
patents also. She is actively involved in various academic activities.
