Monday, November 29, 2021

Book Review on A TEXTBOOK OF HERBAL DRUG TECHNOLOGY [As per syllabus of Pharmacy council of India (PCI)] By Dr. Harshal Ashok Pawar & Dr. Chandirlal Varyaldas Achhra

 



About Author:

Harshal Ashok Pawar, M. Pharm., PhD (Pharmacy), MD (AM)

He is currently working as an Assistant Professor with Dr. L. H. Hiranandani College of Pharmacy, Ulhasnagar, (Affiliated to University of Mumbai, India). He has 15 years of teaching and industry research experience. He also worked as a Head of Department of Quality Assurance for six years. He worked with various pharmaceutical industries like Medley, Charak and Alkem Research Centre, Mumbai. He has published more than 60 research and review articles in various national / international journals of repute. He has also presented various research papers in national / international conference, seminars, symposia and workshops. He has two Indian and two international patents to his credit. He has received research grants from University of Mumbai. He is on editorial board and reviewer of various National / International journals. He has guided 25 M. Pharmacy Research scholars in the subject of Quality Assurance. He is also recognized PhD guide of University of Mumbai. He has authored seven books in the field of Pharmaceutical sciences. He is a life member of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI).

Dr. Chandirlal Varyaldas Achhra, M.Pharm , PhD in Pharmacy; LL.M, PhD in Law; M.A, PhD in Lit.

He is currently working as Director (administration) at ‘Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board, Mumbai. He was former Principal of Principal K. M. Kundnani Pharmacy Polytechnic, Ulhasnagar and also former Director of Smt. CHM College Campus, Ulhasnagar. He has 39 years of teaching and 34 years of administrative experience. He has published many research and review articles in various national / international journals of repute. He has also presented various research papers in national / international conference, seminars, symposia and workshops.

About Book:

This book Herbal Drug Technology is an outcome of sincere efforts made by the authors to collect, compile and simplify various concepts of herbal drug development and standardisation keeping in mind the level and learning objectives of Pharmacy students at undergraduate level. Now as the new syllabus by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) is being implemented from 2017-18, we endeavour to bring out this book as per PCI syllabus for the students of third year B. Pharmacy (Semester-VI). The present efforts will help the students to understand the subject matter easily.

This book covers the basic principles and practices of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy system. The book also emphasizes on quality, safety, efficacy and stability of herbal products, guidelines for standardisation of herbal drugs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), patenting and regulatory issues of herbal drugs / products. The book also covers the areas like herbal cosmetics, natural excipients and nutraceuticals.

The present book is divided in to five units.  The unique feature of this book is the presentation of fundamental concepts in a simple, lucid and self-explanatory form. Each unit includes learning objectives, general introduction to the topics covered, discussion on various concepts, basic fundamental principles / techniques / methods and their significance / applications in pharmacy with suitable illustrations. At the end of each unit a list of probable questions to be asked in semester examination is provided so as to help the student to evaluate themselves. Additionally, a list of references has been given at the end for additional studies.

BOOK CONTENTS

Chapter No.

Unit

Page No.

UNIT I

1.

HERBS AS RAW MATERIAL

01

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Introduction

01

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Definitions

02

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Source of Herbs

04

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Selection, Identification and Authentication of Herbal

Materials

06

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Processing of Herbal Raw Material

08

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QUESTION BANK

     A. Short Questions

     B. Long Questions

 

14

14

2.

BIODYNAMIC AGRICULTURE

15

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Introduction

15

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Organic Farming

17

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Good Agricultural Practices (Gap) in Cultivation

of Medicinal Plants

20

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Pest and Pest Management

28

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Biopesticides

34

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QUESTION BANK

     A. Short Questions

     B. Long Questions

 

36

36

3.

INDIAN SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE

37

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Introduction

37

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Ayurveda

38

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Siddha

48

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Unani

51

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Yoga and Naturopathy

55

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Homeopathy

56


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Preparation and Standardization of Ayurvedic

Formulations

58

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QUESTION BANK

     A. Short Questions

     B. Long Questions

 

77

77

UNIT II

4

NUTRACEUTICALS

79

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Introduction

79

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Market Growth and Scope

85

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Scope and Types of Products Available in the Market

87

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Health Benefits and Role of Nutraceuticals in Different

Disease Conditions

88

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Study of Some Herbs as Health Food

98

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QUESTION BANK

     A. Short Questions

     B. Long Questions

 

101

102

5

HERBAL-DRUG AND HERB FOOD INTERACTIONS

103

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Introduction

103

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Classification of Drug Interactions

106

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Study of Herbal Drugs - Their Possible Side Effects and Interactions

111

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Food-Drug Interactions

119

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Beneficial Effects of Herb Drug Interactions

120

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QUESTION BANK

     A. Short Questions

     B. Long Questions

 

121

121

UNIT III

6

HERBAL COSMETICS

122

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Introduction

122

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Raw Materials Used in Herbal Cosmetics

128

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QUESTION BANK

     A. Short Questions

     B. Long Questions

 

142

142

7

HERBAL EXCIPIENTS

143

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Introduction

143

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Herbal Excipients

147

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QUESTION BANK

     A. Short Questions

     B. Long Questions

 

167

167

8

HERBAL FORMULATIONS

169

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Introduction

169

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Conventional Formulations

171

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Novel Drug Delivery System

178

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QUESTION BANK

     A. Short Questions

     B. Long Questions

 

192

192

UNIT IV

9

EVALUATION OF DRUGS

193

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Introduction

193

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Evaluation / Standardisation of Drugs

194

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Need of Ealuation of Drugs

195

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Methods of Evaluation of Drug

195

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Who Guidelines for the Assessment of Herbal Drugs

197

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Stability Testing of Herbal Drugs / Products

204

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Conclusion

212

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QUESTION BANK

     A. Short Questions

     B. Long Questions

 

213

213

10

PATENTING AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS OF NATURAL PRODUCTS

214

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Introduction

214

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Definition of Some Important Terms

215

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Patenting Aspects of Traditional Knowledge and

Natural Products

219

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Case Studies

221

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Conclusion

226

 

QUESTION BANK

     A. Short Questions

     B. Long Questions

 

226

226

11

REGULATORY ISSUES

227

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Introduction

227

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The Challenges in Herbal Medicine

228

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The Constraints in Herbal Medicines

229

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Regulations in India (ASU DTAB, ASU DCC)

230

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Regulation Regarding Manufacture of ASU Drugs

234

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New Guidelines Proposed for Conducting Clinical Trials on ASU Drugs / Hebal Drugs

242

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QUESTION BANK

     A. Short Questions

     B. Long Questions

 

244

244

UNIT V

12

GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO HERBAL INDUSTRY

245

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Introduction

245

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Past and Present Status of Herbal Medicines

247

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Future Prospects of Herbal Medicine

248

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Global Herbal Markets

249

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The Ayurvedic / Herbal Medicine Industry in India

250

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Institutions/Centres Working on Indian Medicinal

Plants

252

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QUESTION BANK

     A. Short Questions

     B. Long Questions

 

255

255

13

SCHEDULE T GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICES OF INDIAN SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE

256

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Introduction

256

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QUESTION BANK

     A. Short Questions

     B. Long Questions

 

279

279

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Multiple Choice Questions

280

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References/ Bibliography

309



Publishers Note:

EVEREST NEW ARRIVAL for all India B.PHARM SEMESTER VI
A TEXTBOOK OF HERBAL DRUG TECHNOLOGY by 
Dr. Harshal Pawar and Dr. Chandirlal Achhra

As per PCI Syllabus Guidelines, This book covers basic Principles of & Practices of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy system. The book emphasizes on quality, safety, efficacy, effectiveness and stability of Herbal Products, guidelines for standardization of herbal drugs, GMP, regulatory and patenting issues of Herbal Drugs. 
The book prepares students well with Qualitative Knowledge.. Includes Theory questions and MCQs. 

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