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BP210P

Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry (Practical)

L-T-P0-0-3 Credits1 Session2026-27 TypeLab / Practical
Appears in 1 semester

B.Pharm · Sem 2 (Lab)

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  1. Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry (Practical) Core Credit Hours Per Week (L-T-P) Max. Hours L T P
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  3. 45Maximum Marks SE ESE
  4. (Minimum 12 experiments must be performed)
  5. 1Chemical tests for identification of Agar, Acacia, Tragacanth, Honey.
  6. 2Chemical tests for identification of Castor oil, Olive oil, Wool fat, Beeswax.
  7. 3Chemical tests for identification of Asafoetida, Catechu, Aloe.
  8. 4Transverse section and powder microscopy of a vinca leaf.
  9. 5Transverse section and powder microscopy of a cinnamon bark.
  10. 6Transverse section and powder microscopy of a fennel fruit.
  11. 7Transverse section and powder microscopy of a clove flower bud.
  12. 8Transverse section and powder microscopy of a Tulsi stem.
  13. 9Transverse section and powder microscopy of a Liquorice roots.
  14. 10Study of effect on different extraction techniques on yield of crude extract (maceration, decoction, soxhlation).
  15. 11Isolation of volatile oil and it s TLC.
  16. 12Isolation of caffeine from tea.
  17. 13Isolation of Hesperidin from lemon peel.
  18. 14Isolation of Glycyrhizin from liquorice roots.
  19. 15Isolation of Pectin from orange peel.
  20. 16Experiential learning-based experiment involving evaluation and comparison of field/market collected herbal raw materials with Pharmacopoeial standards.
Course Objectives6 points
  • The objectives of this course are to:
  • 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.
Course Outcomes (COs)5 outcomes

After completion of the course student will be able to:

  1. CO1Identify unorganized crude drugs using specific chemical tests.
  2. CO2Analyze organized crude drugs through microscopy and powder analysis.
  3. CO3Select and perform appropriate extraction methods for herbal drugs.
  4. CO4Isolate and characterize phytoconstituents using laboratory techniques and TLC.
  5. CO5Assess and compare the quality and purity of herbal raw materials with official standards.
Recommended References (Preferably latest editions):4 books
  1. Trease, G. E. and Evans, W. C. Pharmacognosy. Elsevier.
  2. Harborne, J. B. Phytochemical Methods: A Guide to Modern Techniques of Plant Analysis. Springer.
  3. Wallis, T. E. Textbook of Pharmacognosy. CBS Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi.
  4. Tyler, V. E., Brady, L. R. and Robbers, J. E. Pharmacognosy. Lea & Febiger. Course Title Course Type

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