About Book
BP105T – Introduction to Pharmacognosy (Theory), as prescribed under the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) New Syllabus aligned with NEP 2020 (implemented from 2026–27), is a core subject designed to provide foundational knowledge of drugs obtained from natural sources. The course introduces students to the history, scope, and classification of pharmacognosy, along with various sources of crude drugs such as plants, animals, microbes, marine organisms, and minerals. It emphasizes the scientific principles involved in the cultivation, collection, processing, storage, and conservation of medicinal plants, incorporating concepts like Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) and eco-pharmacognosy to ensure sustainability. The subject also focuses on the quality control and standardization of natural drugs using organoleptic, microscopic, physicochemical, and modern techniques such as DNA barcoding. Additionally, it covers primary and secondary metabolites—including alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, and terpenoids—and their therapeutic relevance. The course further integrates knowledge of traditional systems of medicine such as AYUSH and Traditional Chinese Medicine, highlighting their role in modern healthcare. In line with NEP objectives, the subject adopts a multidisciplinary, skill-based, and application-oriented approach, preparing students for roles in herbal drug development, phytopharmaceutical industries, research, and evidence-based use of natural medicines.
About Author
Mr. Tulsi Das Patel has done B. Pharmacy from "Department of Pharmacy, Barkatullah University”, Bhopal (M.P.)” & M. Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy) from "Department of Pharmacy, Barkatullah University”, Bhopal (M.P.). At present, he is associated with G.S. Pharmbutor Pvt. Ltd., Behror, Rajasthan as a Quality Assurance Personal. He has 17.6 years of pharmaceutical Industrial experience as Quality Assurance Personal in Dosage forms like Oral Solids, Oral Liquids, External Liquids, Semisolid, Powder and Transdermals. He has 01 Reasearch/Review articles. He has attended many conferences/seminars too in his tenure so far.
Shabeena Khan is an Associate Professor and experienced hospital pharmacist with over 12 years of expertise in clinical practice, pharmaceutical education, and research. Her specialization in Pharmacognosy and phytochemistry centers on herbal therapeutics and innovative drug delivery systems. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and holds patents, with her research recognized through national awards. An active reviewer for international journals and proficient in advanced analytical techniques including NMR, she is committed to advancing pharmaceutical sciences, fostering global academic collaboration, and mentoring future researchers and healthcare professionals.
Mr. Nitinkumar Upwar is an academician and researcher in the field of Pharmacognosy with more than 19 years of teaching and research experience. He is currently serving as Assistant Professor at the Indus Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Ahmedabad. He completed his M.Pharm in Pharmacognosy from Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar. His research expertise includes pharmacognostic evaluation, phytochemistry, herbal drug standardization, and metabolomic profiling of medicinal plants. He has published several research papers in national and international journals and actively contributes to academic administration, regulatory coordination, and the advancement of pharmaceutical education.
Mr. Mahendra Singh has done his schooling from B.S.N. Hr. Secondary School, Kotma Colliery, Anuppur (M.P.), Bachelor of Pharmacy from Shri RNS College of Pharmacy, Gormi, Bhind (M.P.) [Affiliated to RGPV, Bhopal] and Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacognosy) from "VEL'S College of Pharmacy", Pallavaram, Chennai (T.N.) [Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai]. He has more than 16 years of experience as Quality Assurance personal in the pharmaceutical industry like Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, SIDMAK Laboratories (I) Pvt. Ltd. and AKUMS Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. He has also worked as a Lecturer for 2 years in organizations like Shri Ram Nath Singh College of Pharmacy, Gormi, Bhind (M.P.) and NIMS University, Jaipur (Rajasthan). He has faced many international GMP Inspections like USFDA (United States), EMA (European Union), ANVISA (Brazil), etc.
