About Book
This textbook is crafted to provide a comprehensive and accessible guide to the fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. It covers topics from the classification and extraction of bioactive plant compounds to their medicinal applications. The book incorporates theoretical knowledge and practical techniques, making it a holistic resource for pharmacy students.
About Author
Dr. SHINY GANJI has completed her B.pharmacy from St.Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical.Sciences(Kakatiya University), M.Pharmacy in Pharmacognosy(Kakatiya University) and Ph.D from JNTUK, Hyderabad. Currently working as Professor at St.Ann's College of Pharmacy, Chirala. She has more than 17 years of experience in teaching at various academic institutions. She has 12 national and international publications and attended many national and international seminars, attended and organised FDPs and webinars. She was awarded by Bharat Shiksha Ratna award by Global Society for Health & Educational Growth, New Delhi in 2016, Iconic Educationist Award by Glorious organization for Accelerated to Iiteracy, New Delhi in 2020 and Best Teacher in technical training award by Council for Skills & Competencies, Vishakhapatnam in 2024. She has published a patent in 2025.
Dr.M.SRIKANTH ,Working as Professor at Bhaskar Pharmacy College, Moinabad, Hyderabad (Telangana) B.Pharm from Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical sciences, Berhampur University, Berhampur, Odisha in 2000. M.Pharm from A.U.College of pharmaceutical sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh in 2009. Phd from A.U. College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh in 2014. He has 15 years of teaching experience in the specialization of Pharmacognosy and Phyto-chemistry. Worked as SRF in NAIP sub-project titled “Utilization of weed flora of medicinal value in some important cropping systems of Andhra Pradesh”. Publish 16 research papers in various national and international journals. He has filed 2 patents related to natural products. He organized national seminars and presented posters in various conferences.
Dr. T. RAJANANDA SWAMY working as Principal at Emmanuel College of Pharmacy Vijayanagaram, Having 11 years of academic experience and 5 Years of Research experience with 8 International publications. He qualified in prestigious entrance examinations like UGC RGNF Fellowship from 2010 to 2015, AURCET-2010 rank 3, APPGECET rank 275. He attended two interational conferences and several national and international workshops.
Dr. N MANJU BHARGAVI has completed her B. Pharmacy from Qis college of pharmacy, ongole (JNTU Kakinada), M. Pharmacy in Pharmacognosy from Bharathi College of Pharmacy (RGUHS University, Karnataka) and Ph.D at RK University, Gujarat. Currently working as Professor and Hod of Pharmacognosy Department at Narayana Pharmacy college, Nellore, Andhra pradesh. she has more than 11 years of teaching experience at various academic institutions. To her credit, she has five international research publications and attends many national seminars, Webinars, FDP, and Workshops.
Mrs. CHAITHRA. K has completed her M.Pharmacy and B.Pharmacy in Pharmacognosy from PES College of Pharmacy (RGUHS University, Karnataka). Currently working as Assistant Professor in department of Pharmacognosy at The Oxford College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, Karnataka. She has 4 Years of teaching experience. she has published her articles in international journals, also received a UG grant from RGUHS and attended many webinars, FDP, and workshops.
