About Book
Textbook of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry-II is a comprehensive resource that explores the chemical and biological aspects of medicinal plants. It delves into metabolic pathways in higher plants, explaining how secondary metabolites like alkaloids, flavonoids, and glycosides are synthesized through pathways such as the Shikimic acid, Acetate, and Amino acid pathways. The book also introduces the use of radioactive isotopes in biogenetic studies, aiding in the tracing of metabolic transformations.
A significant section is dedicated to secondary metabolites, discussing their biosources, composition, chemistry, and therapeutic uses. It covers alkaloids (Vinca, Opium), flavonoids (Tea, Ruta), cardiac glycosides (Digitalis), volatile oils (Clove, Cinnamon), and resins (Guggul, Benzoin), providing insight into their pharmacological and commercial significance. The book emphasizes the isolation, identification, and analysis of key phytoconstituents like menthol, artemisinin, caffeine, atropine, and podophyllotoxin, using modern extraction, chromatography, spectroscopy, and electrophoresis techniques.
The industrial aspect is also highlighted, detailing the production, estimation, and utilization of essential bioactive compounds such as forskolin, taxol, vincristine, and digoxin, which are widely used in pharmaceuticals. The book integrates advanced phytochemical techniques, aiding in drug discovery and herbal medicine development.
This textbook is an invaluable resource for pharmacy, botany, and medicinal chemistry students, offering both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in natural product chemistry and herbal drug research.
About Author
Prof. (Dr.) Raj Kumari is a distinguished academician and researcher in the field of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. She currently serves as Professor & Dean at I.T.S College of Pharmacy, Murad Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. With extensive experience in pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, and pharmaceutical education, she has contributed significantly to research and teaching. Her expertise includes natural product chemistry, herbal drug formulations, and advanced pharmaceutical techniques. Dr. Raj Kumari has mentored numerous students and researchers, fostering innovation in drug discovery and development. She has published several research papers and books, furthering the knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences and phytochemistry.
Dr. Seema Gupta is a Professor at R R College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, with over 15 years of teaching and research experience. She specializes in Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, mentoring undergraduate, postgraduate, and post-baccalaureate students. Her research expertise lies in the extraction, isolation, and characterization of phytoconstituents, contributing to advancements in natural product chemistry. She has published numerous research and review articles in national and international journals. As a dedicated academician, she actively guides students in research projects and dissertations, fostering innovation in herbal drug formulations. Her book on Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry is a significant contribution to pharmaceutical education and research.
Dr. Vasundhara Saxena is having more than 15 years of teaching and research experience. She is currently working as Associate Professor in Sharda University, Agra. She has completed her masters in Pharmacognosy from BBD, NITM GBTU, Lucknow in 2011 with GATE Fellowship, and her doctorate studies from AKTU, Lucknow in 2018. She is having a brilliant focus on academic excellence for the betterment of students. She has been authored more than 15 books and book chapters with various national and international publications. She has been actively participated in pharmaceutical and interdisciplinary research for last 12 years. She has published 5 patents as well. She has produced more than 30 review and research articles in various national and international (Scopus/SCI) journals. Her interest of work is in the field of Herbal drug and formulation standardization, Herbal Drug Technology, Phytochemistry and Natural Products.
Dr. Abhishek Banke, an Associate Professor with over 13 years of combined experience in academia and industry, brings a wealth of expertise in Pharmacognosy. Holding a Ph.D., along with degrees in M. Pharm and B.Pharm, he has authored numerous international and national publications, including books, with a significant impact factor. With a strong commitment to research, Dr. Banke has actively contributed to conferences and workshops, both nationally and internationally. His dedication to the field is further underscored by his membership in prestigious societies and accolades such as Best Teacher awards.
Mr. Vitthal R. Muley is an esteemed faculty member at Kishori College of Pharmacy, Beed, affiliated with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (Dr. B.A.T.U). He serves as the Head of the Department (HOD) of Pharmacognosy and has over four years of teaching experience in the field of pharmacy education.
