The study of natural drugs is of great importance to pharmacy students. The
important share of natural origin drugs in the allopathic system and
complimentary system itself indicates the significance of natural drugs from
plants, animals and minerals. Hence, the subject Pharmacognosy and
phytochemistry helps to understand the drugs in an systematic and conductive
manner.
This book has been presented in simple language covering the topics mentioned in
the fourth semester B.Pharm Syllabus of Pharmacy council of India.

• History and Development of Pharmacognosy
• Cultivation of Crude Drugs
• Plant Tissue Culture
• Systems of Medicine
• Drugs of Natural Origin
• References & Recommended Readings