About book : This textbook on Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry is meticulously designed to align with the latest syllabus prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India (BP 504 T) for undergraduate pharmacy students. It serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the fundamental and advanced concepts of natural product chemistry, plant-based drugs, and their medicinal applications. This book is an invaluable resource for pharmacy students, researchers, and professionals in the field of herbal medicine and phytochemistry. With a clear and structured approach, it aids in developing a strong foundation in pharmacognosy while preparing students for practical and industrial applications in the pharmaceutical sector.

About author : Dr.Y.Ganesh Kumar is presently serving as a Professor at Sree Dattha Institute of Pharmacy in Sheriguda, Ibrahimpatnam Ranga Reddy District, Telangana, He holds a diverse academic background. He obtained his B. Pharm degree from University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warngal, Telangana. He further pursued his M. Pharmacy in Pharmacognosy from Vagdevi College of Pharmay affiliated with Kakatiya University,Warangal, Telangana. His academic journey culminated in a Ph.D. in Pharmacognosy from University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana under the guidance of Dr.Prof.Ciddi Veeresham,Warangal (KU). With a teaching tenure spanning 16 years in the field of Pharmacy, he has served as an Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. Notably, under his mentorship, 12projects have been successfully completed by B.Pharm . Additionally, he has contributed significantly to academia with 15 publications in both national and international journals and holds three Indian design patents. Dr Digvijaysinh Ramesh Kale is currently working as a principal at shri Siddhivinayak Institute of Pharmacy Siddhatek Berdi Tal-Karjat, Dist- Ahmednagar. I completed B. Pharm and M. Pharm from savitribai phule pune University and currently appearing PhD from Shubham University Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. I have 10 years of experience in academic field. I have published 4 research articles in national and international journals. I attended national and international level Seminars, workshops, FDPs and conferences. I delivered more than 14 expert lectures on various topics. I have co-authored 1 books related to pharmacy Dr. Ujwala Dube is currently working as HOD, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry at Ideal College of Pharmacy and Research, Mumbai University, Kalyan, (Maharashtra) India. She has completed PhD in Pharmaceutical sciences, at JJT University, Rajasthan. She did her Post-graduation from Savitribai Phule Pune University.