About the Book:

"Concise Pharmacognosy", this comprehensive book takes you on a journey through the historical aspects of natural products, providing a clear outline of their origins and uses.

With a specific focus on herbal drugs, "Concise Pharmacognosy" delves into the quality control measures necessary to ensure the effectiveness and safety of these medications. It also highlights the importance of traditional knowledge in the development and usage of herbal remedies.

One of the standout features of this book is its systematic representation of the classification of crude drugs. This categorization provides readers with a clear understanding of different types of natural products and their therapeutic properties.

"Concise Pharmacognosy" also goes beyond medicinal uses and explores the applications of natural fibers in surgical dressings. By providing detailed information on the sources of these fibers, readers will gain a deeper understanding of their role in healthcare.

Additionally, this book delves into the emerging field of nutraceuticals and their importance in promoting overall health and well-being. Readers will learn about the various natural compounds found in food and supplements that can have a positive impact on our bodies.

Finally, "Concise Pharmacognosy" concludes with a precise note on cosmeceuticals of herbal origin. Discover the potential of herbal-based cosmetics and their benefits for maintaining healthy and radiant skin.

Contents:

1.    Introduction to Pharmacognosy

2.    Classification of Crude Drugs

3.    Quality Control of Crude Drugs

4.    Secondary Metabolites

5.    Crude Drugs

6.    Plant Fibres

7.    Traditional System of Medicine

8.    Role of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in National Economy and their Export Potential

9.    Nutraceuticals

10. Herbal Formulations

11. Herbal Cosmetics

12. Preliminary Phytochemical Screening

About the Author:

P. Raveesha, Professor & Head, Department of Pharmacognosy, V. V. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gudlavalleru. She is having 13 years of experience in Teaching & Research. She is the recipient of Best Teacher Award, Teaching Excellence Award and Associate Fellow of Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences. She also acted as a Board Chairperson for UG Board of Studies for Paramedical Sciences. She authored more than 20 publications and chapters. She is the Life member of several professional bodies Like Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI), Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) & Association of Pharmaceutical Research (APR). Her research expertise is standardization of crude drugs along with isolation and characterization of phytoconstituents.