About the Book:

"Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry – II Theory and Practical: A Comprehensive Guide", this book offers clear and concise explanations for both theoretical and practical topics, allowing readers to delve into the fascinating field of plant metabolites and phytoconstituents.

In the theory section, readers will explore topics such as the biosynthesis of plant metabolites and popular plants containing therapeutically important secondary metabolites. They will also learn about the isolation, identification, and analysis of phytoconstituents, as well as their industrial production, estimation, and utilization. The book covers traditional and modern methods of extraction, along with the applications of chromatography, electrophoresis, and spectroscopy.

Beyond theory, readers can put their knowledge into practice with a range of engaging experiments. These experiments include exploring the morphological, histological, powder microscopical, and chemical characteristics of crude drugs. Readers will also have the opportunity to isolate phytochemicals, extract volatile oils, and separate sugars using paper chromatography.

Written in lucid and accessible language, "Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry – II Theory and Practical" is a must-have resource for students, researchers, and professionals in the fields of pharmacology, botany, and natural healthcare.

Contents:

Part – I: Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry-II (Theory) 

1.            Metabolic Pathways in Higher Plants and their Determination

2.            General Introduction

3.            Isolation, Identification and Analysis of Phytoconstituents

4.            Industrial Production, Estimation and Utilization

5.            Basics of Phytochemistry 

About the Authors:

Sharada. L Deore has completed her B. Pharm from A. R.A. College of Pharmacy, Dhule, Maharashtra. She is Gold Medalist in B.Pharm from North Maharashtra University in 2004. She has completed M.Pharm from Govt. College of Pharmacy, Amravati in 2006. She has awarded PhD in pharmaceutical sciences by SGB Amravati University in May 2011. She has isolated and elucidated two new saponins in her PhD work. She has completed PG Diploma in Patent's Law from Nalasar university of Law, Hyderabad in 2016.

            She has authored three reference books and one textbook. Her books were included in Pharmacy syllabus of many universities from Kerala, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.

            She has organized many national workshops, seminars, webinars and competitions. She has published many research papers in various national- international journals about the medicinal plants and herbal drugs. She has guided 40 M.Pharm students and 04 Ph.D students. She has filed 05 Indian patents in herbal drug technology. She has transferred technology of taste masking for one of popular mushroom nutraceutical marketed product.

            She has fetched different project grants related to medicinal plants of worth INR 97 lakh from AICTE-Delhi, RGSTC- Mumbai, NMPB (Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India) and DST, Delhi.