Pharmacognosy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798903198290)

PHARMACOGNOSY presents a structured and scientifically grounded exploration of natural drugs and their role in modern pharmaceutical sciences. This text systematically covers sources of crude drugs from plant, animal, marine, and biotechnological origins; principles of cultivation, collection, processing, and storage; and detailed methods of evaluation including organoleptic, microscopic, physical, chemical, and biological techniques.

Comprehensive chapters on primary and secondary metabolites provide clear insight into carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes, lipids, alkaloids, glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, volatile oils, and resins. The book further integrates classification systems, quantitative microscopy, quality control, traditional systems of medicine, plant tissue culture, and emerging concepts such as edible vaccines.

Designed in alignment with contemporary pharmacy curricula, this volume supports conceptual clarity, examination readiness, and professional competence in the scientific study of natural drugs.