About Book
This textbook on Herbal Drug Technology has been meticulously designed in accordance with the latest syllabus prescribed by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). The book begins with an introduction to traditional Indian systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathy, along with the evolution and global relevance of herbal medicines. It explains the fundamental concepts of crude drugs, their classification, identification, and authentication, enabling students to acquire a strong foundation in herbal pharmacognosy.
In alignment with the syllabus, the book provides detailed insights into herbal excipients, herbal cosmetics, nutraceuticals, herbal formulations, and the development of herbal remedies used in various diseases. Concepts of standardization, quality control, adulteration, chromatographic evaluation, and regulatory frameworks such as WHO, AYUSH, and ICH guidelines are explained clearly and systematically. With its structured content, diagrams, examples, and student-friendly explanations, it serves as an essential learning resource for B. Pharm students, educators, and anyone seeking foundational and advanced knowledge in the field of herbal drug technology.
About Author
Mr. Mahendra Singh has done his schooling from B.S.N. Hr. Sec. School, Kotma Colliery, Distt.- Anuppur (MP), Bachelor of Pharmacy Shri RNS College of Pharmacy, Gormi, Bhind (MP) and Master of Pharmacy from Vel's College of Pharmacy, Pallavaram, Chennai, (TN) under "The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University", Chennai. He has 02 years of teaching & more than 15 years of pharmaceutical Industrial experience as Quality Assurance Personal in Dosage forms like Oral Solids, Oral Liquids and Transdermal in organization like Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, SIDMAK Laboratories (I) Pvt. Ltd. and Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. He has faced many international GMP Inspections like USFDA (United States), EMA (European Union), ANVISA (Brazil), MCA (TGA (Australia), The Ministry of Health-Minzdrav (Russian Federation), etc. He has 01 Indian Design Patent and 14 Research/Review article publications in his Quiver. He is the co-author of the book "Textbook for Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry". Apart from this, he has attended many conferences/seminars too in his tenure so far.
Dr. Ankita Wal is a distinguished academician, researcher, Professor, and Head of the Department at PSIT, Pharmacy, Uttar Pradesh. With her unwavering commitment to pharmaceutical education and research excellence, Dr. Wal has emerged as a pivotal figure in shaping the future of pharmacy professionals through her academic leadership, innovative thinking, and research-oriented approach. She holds five patents, four of which have been successfully commercialized. She has completed research projects sponsored by prestigious agencies such as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST). To date, she has published more than 100 research papers in reputed journals including Elsevier, Springer, and Bentham Science, and has authored 10 books
Dr. Sunita Panchawat is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, at Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur (Rajasthan). She has done her Ph.D. at Rajasthan University of Health Sciences, Jaipur (Rajasthan). She is having a total of 18 years of teaching and research experience. She has received 3 Patent grants. She has contributed 15 book chapters with International publishers. She is acting as the reviewer of the different national and international journals. She is a life member of the Indian Society of Chemists and Biologists (ISCB), Drug Discovery Network, Association of Pharmacy Teachers in India (APTI), Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), Association of Pharmacy Professionals (APP), and International Biotech Technocrates & Consultants, Member of Board of Studies (Pharmacognosy) of Lachoo Memorial College of Science and Technology, Jodhpur. She is expert in the field of isolation, screening, and characterization of secondary metabolites; drug development from different plants, microbes, and enzymes, herbal formulations, various pharmacological activities, and nanotechnology.
Dr Vaibhav Tiwari is a well –known academician in the field of Phamacognosy and Phytochemistry. He post–graduate in Pharmacognosy and PhD (Pharmacy) from Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur C. G. He is guiding numbers of M Pharma and Phd Scholars. He has published more than fifteen papers in high impact journals. Currently he is a Dean of Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shri Shankaracharya Professional University, Bhilai. He has more than eighteen years of academic as well as administrative experience
Mr. Tribhuwan Kumar Vashishtha obtained his B.Pharm from Institute of Pharmacy, Bundelkhand University Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh) and his M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy from Institute of Pharmacy, Bundelkhand University Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh). He is now Pursuing his PhD in Pharmacy at IFTM University, Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh). He has more than 06 years of teaching experience and more than 10 years’ experience in Hospital Administration. Apart from his Academic duties as Assistant Professor in the Pharmacy Academy, IFTM University, Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), he is also engaged in administrative work and Culture Committee.
