About author : Ms. Mitali Singh is a young and dynamic teacher who pursued both her Bachelor of Pharmacy and Master of Pharmacy degrees at IFTM University, Moradabad. Throughout her academic journey, she distinguished herself as a meritorious student, showcasing excellence in her studies. Actively involved in academic and professional development, she is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics, demonstrating a commitment to staying updated in her field. Presently, she holds the position of Assistant Professor at Sahu Onkar Saran School of Pharmacy, affiliated with IFTM University in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Her role as an Assistant Professor underscores her expertise and passion for shaping the next generation of professionals in the realm of pharmacy. Miss. Simran Singh is pursuing Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Lord's University, Alwar (Rajasthan). She has completed her M. Pharma from IFTM University, Moradabad (U.P) and B. Pharma from Shri Ram Murti Samark Medical College, Bareilly (U.P). She is working as an Assistant Professor at Srajan Institute of Pharmacy, Lakhimpur Kheri (U.P) affiliated with AKTU, Lucknow. She has four years of experience in teaching and research. She is a life member of a professional body like the Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers in India (APTI). She has filed 3 patents and published many research articles and reviews in national and international journals. Her research interest is in Pharmacological and Toxicological methods and Nanotechnology. She has contributed to social awareness programmes by counselling and motivating students regarding career opportunities in pharmacy professions. I am Sonal and I have completed my B. Pharm and M. Pharm degree from IFTM University. Currently, i am working as an assistant professor in Rajkiran college of pharmacy Moradabad. I have approximately 5 years teaching experience in the field of pharmacy. I presented in number of prestigious and international conferences ,seminars,

About book : The Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry is characterised by additions and updating of the earlier material. The book consists of two parts. In the general introduction to pharmacognosy, the book contains independent chapters on Alternative System of Medicines, Introduction to Pharmaceutical Botany, Sources of Crude Drugs, Commerce and Quality Control, Microscopy and Micrometry. The conceptual understanding of natural products as drugs has been augmented with chapters/notes on extractions, biosynthetic pathways and technologies for elucidations of biosynthetic pathways. The second part of the book contains category wise details of the crude drugs containing Carbohydrates, Glycosides, Tannins, Volatile Oils, Resins, Alkaloids, Enzymes, Minerals, and Natural fibers. The chapter on essential oils has been thoroughly modified and updated with description of a large number of essential oil containing drugs. A new chapter on Fixed oils, Fats and Waxes dealing extensively with chemistry, classification, isolation and standardisation of various crude drugs has also been added.