Department of Pharmacognosy
The Pharmacognosy is one of the core subjects in Pharmacy, which involves the study of the chemical, physical, biochemical and biological properties of natural drugs. It also deals with the search for new drugs from natural sources. Along with well-equipped Pharmacognosy laboratory, department also extends itself to the beautiful medicinal garden scenery, where various medicinal plants are planted. The part of Pharmacy museum consists of models of medicinal plant along with charts of T.S of various parts of plants.
Objectives
To use power of technology with ancient wisdom, bringing better safety and efficacy in natural products.
To spread awareness about Pharmacognosy /crude drugs and to promote the personal, social, academic and career growth of pharmacy students.
List of plants in medicinal garden
No |
Name of Species planted |
1 |
Artocarpous heterophyllus |
2 |
Annona squamosal |
3 |
Aspargus Racemosus |
4 |
Azardichata indica |
5 |
Catharanthus roseus |
6 |
Chinese aloe |
7 |
Curcuma longa |
8 |
Cymbopog Citratus |
9 |
Datura stramonium |
10 |
Emblica officinalis |
11 |
Ficus religiosa |
12 |
Hibiscus rosa-sinenesise |
13 |
Ocimum sanctum |
14 |
Ricinus communis |
15 |
Saraca indicalinn |
16 |
Sapindus mukorossi |
17 |
Santalum album linn. |
18 |
Tamirindus indica |
19 |
Terminalia arjuna |
20 |
Terminalia belliricia |
21 |
Terminalia chebula |
22 |
Trychyspermum ammi |
List of Equipment / Instruments
Sr. No. |
Equipment / Instruments |
1 |
Microscope with stage micrometer |
2 |
Digital Balance |
3 |
Autoclave |
4 |
Hot air oven |
5 |
B. O. D. incubator |
6 |
Colony counter |
7 |
Digital pH meter |
8 |
Camera Lucida |
9 |
Eye piece micrometer |
10 |
Incinerator |
11 |
Heating mantle |
12 |
Flourimeter |
13 |
Vacuum pump |
14 |
Projection Microscope |
15 |
Clavengers apparatus |
16 |
Soxhlet apparatus |
17 |
TLC chamber and sprayer |
18 |
Distillation unit |
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