Alkaloids
Introduction,
definition, classification, isolation, tests, chemical nature and uses of
Rauwolfia, Vinca, Nuxvomica, opium, ipecac, belladonna, dattura, lobelia,
vasaka, kurchi, ephedra, cinchona, colchicum, aconite, punemava, shankhupushpi,
tobacco.
Glycosides
Introduction,
Definition, Classification, Isolation, tests, chemical nature and uses of
Senna, aloes, rhubarb, digitalis, squill, dioscoreia, liquorice, momordica,
black mustard, ammi, psoralia, gentian, picrorriza, ashwagandha, gokhru,
kalmegh, stropanthus, shatavari, brahmi, quassia, gymnema.
Phytopharmaceuticals
Chemistry,
Tests, Isolation, Characterization and Estimation of Following Constituents 1. Sennosides from Senna 2. Caffine from tea 3.
Cineole from eucalyptus oil
4.
Quinine from cinchona 5. Carvone from dill 6. Tannic acid from myrobalan
7.
Rutin, hesperidin from citrus fruits.
Introduction,
definition, classification, isolation, tests, chemical nature and uses of
Volatile Oils and Resins from following Plant Sources: Fennel, Clove, Cinamon, Gaultheria oil, Artemisia,
Taxus, Capscium, Turmeric, Podophyllum, Guggul Asafoetida and Pyrethrum.
Tissue
Culture
History,
introduction, callus culture, suspension culture, Immobilization of culture,
single cell culture, organogenesis and embryo culture.
Production
of secondary metabolites, biotransformation and clonal propagation,
Significance and application of plant tissue culture.
Herbal
Medicines
Herbal medicines in India, practice, regulations,
Quality Control and Standardization of Raw Materials. Types of herbal
formulations and products.