Pharmacognosy and Phytopharmaceuticals Practicals
PharmacoLearn Year 2 syllabus and PCI Pharm.D syllabus list 27 practical entries for this subject. All 27 are represented by individual articles and labelled SVGs. Botanical identity, plant part, analytical method, and actual results must be checked against authenticated teaching materials. The syllabus wording Cassia.cinnamon remains ambiguous and requires editorial confirmation. No assignments are included.
Practical exercises
1. Introduction to Pharmacognosy Laboratory and Experiments
To become familiar with the pharmacognosy laboratory, its specimen records, microscopy workflow, and safe handling before detailed crude-drug study. Local equip
2. Study of Cell Wall Constituents and Cell Inclusions
To distinguish visible plant cell-wall features from intracellular inclusions in instructor-approved prepared slides. Assigned tissues and staining reactions ar
3. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Datura
To document macroscopic and microscopic characters of an authenticated Datura teaching specimen without assuming its species or plant part. Specimen identity is
4. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Senna
To document macroscopic, powder, and section-microscopic features of an authenticated Senna teaching specimen and compare them with a verified botanical referen
5. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Cassia and cinnamon
To document macroscopic, powder, and section-microscopic features of an authenticated Cassia and cinnamon teaching specimen and compare them with a verified bot
6. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Cinchona
To document macroscopic, powder, and section-microscopic features of an authenticated Cinchona teaching specimen and compare them with a verified botanical refe
7. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Ephedra
To document macroscopic, powder, and section-microscopic features of an authenticated Ephedra teaching specimen and compare them with a verified botanical refer
8. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Quassia
To document macroscopic, powder, and section-microscopic features of an authenticated Quassia teaching specimen and compare them with a verified botanical refer
9. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Clove
To document macroscopic, powder, and section-microscopic features of an authenticated Clove teaching specimen and compare them with a verified botanical referen
10. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Fennel
To document macroscopic, powder, and section-microscopic features of an authenticated Fennel teaching specimen and compare them with a verified botanical refere
11. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Coriander
To document macroscopic, powder, and section-microscopic features of an authenticated Coriander teaching specimen and compare them with a verified botanical ref
12. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Isapgol
To document macroscopic, powder, and section-microscopic features of an authenticated Isapgol teaching specimen and compare them with a verified botanical refer
13. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Nux vomica
To document macroscopic, powder, and section-microscopic features of an authenticated Nux vomica teaching specimen and compare them with a verified botanical re
14. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Rauwolfia
To compare whole, powdered, and sectioned Rauwolfia teaching material with an authenticated botanical reference. The specimen species and identity are specified
15. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Liquorice
To compare whole, powdered, and sectioned Liquorice teaching material with an authenticated botanical reference. The specimen species and identity are specified
16. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Ginger
To compare whole, powdered, and sectioned Ginger teaching material with an authenticated botanical reference. The specimen species and identity are specified in
17. Macro, Powder and Microscopic Study of Podophyllum
To compare whole, powdered, and sectioned Podophyllum teaching material with an authenticated botanical reference. The specimen species and identity are specifi
18. Determination of Iodine Value
To determine iodine value from a supervised, validated analytical record. Actual sample and result must be entered in the student record.
19. Determination of Saponification Value and Unsaponifiable Matter
To determine saponification value and unsaponifiable matter from a supervised, validated analytical record. Actual sample and result must be entered in the stud
20. Determination of Ester Value
To determine ester value from a supervised, validated analytical record. Actual sample and result must be entered in the student record.
21. Determination of Acid Value
To determine acid value from a supervised, validated analytical record. Actual sample and result must be entered in the student record.
22. Chemical Tests for Acacia
To interpret identity-oriented tests for an authenticated Acacia gum against suitable control materials. Actual source and identification must be entered in the
23. Chemical Tests for Tragacanth
To interpret identity-oriented tests for an authenticated Tragacanth gum against suitable control materials. Actual source and identification must be entered in
24. Chemical Tests for Agar
To examine an authenticated Agar sample using appropriate reference and control records, then state what the tests support. Sample identity and actual findings
25. Chemical Tests for Starch
To examine an authenticated Starch sample using appropriate reference and control records, then state what the tests support. Sample identity and actual finding
26. Chemical Tests for Lipids (Castor Oil, Sesame Oil, Shark Liver Oil, Beeswax)
To examine an authenticated Lipids (Castor Oil, Sesame Oil, Shark Liver Oil, Beeswax) sample using appropriate reference and control records, then state what th
27. Chemical Tests for Gelatin
To examine an authenticated Gelatin sample using appropriate reference and control records, then state what the tests support. Sample identity and actual findin
Theory notes: Pharmacognosy and Phytopharmaceuticals