BP210PSemester 21 creditsPractical
Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry (Practical)
Complete unit-wise syllabus for BP210P as per the PCI B.Pharm NEP 2020 curriculum (Semester 2 — Organic Chemistry + Biostatistics).
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- Perform chemical tests for the identification of gums, resins, oils, fats, waxes, and unorganized drugs.
- Examine crude drugs using transverse section and powder microscopy for correct identification.
- Apply suitable extraction techniques and study their effect on yield of crude extracts.
- Isolate and identify important phytoconstituents and volatile oils using standard procedures.
- Evaluate herbal raw materials collected from field/market sources as per Pharmacopoeial standards.
Unit-wise Syllabus
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Laboratory Practicals & Experiments (45 Hours)45 Hours- 1. Chemical tests for identification of Agar, Acacia, Tragacanth, Honey.
- 2. Chemical tests for identification of Castor oil, Olive oil, Wool fat, Beeswax.
- 3. Chemical tests for identification of Asafoetida, Catechu, Aloe.
- 4. Transverse section and powder microscopy of a vinca leaf.
- 5. Transverse section and powder microscopy of a cinnamon bark.
- 6. Transverse section and powder microscopy of a fennel fruit.
- 7. Transverse section and powder microscopy of a clove flower bud.
- 8. Transverse section and powder microscopy of a Tulsi stem.
- 9. Transverse section and powder microscopy of a Liquorice roots.
- 10. Study of effect on different extraction techniques on yield of crude extract (maceration, decoction, soxhlation).
- 11. Isolation of volatile oil and it’s TLC.
- 12. Isolation of caffeine from tea.
- 13. Isolation of Hesperidin from lemon peel.
- 14. Isolation of Glycyrhizin from liquorice roots.
- 15. Isolation of Pectin from orange peel.
- 16. Experiential learning based experiment involving evaluation and comparison of field/market collected herbal raw materials with Pharmacopoeial standards.
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Recommended Textbooks & References
- 1. Trease, G. E. and Evans, W. C. Pharmacognosy. Elsevier.
- Harborne, J. B. Phytochemical Methods: A Guide to Modern Techniques of Plant Analysis. Springer.
- Wallis, T. E. Textbook of Pharmacognosy. CBS Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi.
- Tyler, V. E., Brady, L. R. and Robbers, J. E. Pharmacognosy. Lea & Febiger.
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