Department

Department of Pharmacognosy

About the Department

The Department of Pharmacognosy is dedicated to natural and herbal medicinal product research in pharmaceutical sciences. This department deals with the study of biology, chemistry, biochemistry, taxonomy, and ethnobiology of natural products obtained from plant, animal, marine, and other life origins.

We use interdisciplinary approaches to identify, analyse, and purify multi-component mixtures from plant, fungal, or marine sources focusing on the characterization of their bioactive secondary metabolites.

Pharmacognosy has undergone significant change in recent years and today represents a highly interdisciplinary science, which is one of the major pillars of Pharmaceutical education.

Areas of active interest include natural products chemistry, isolation, characterization and biological studies of phytoconstituents using animal models, herbal cosmetics, novel herbal formulations, and their standardization.

Core Areas of Study

Specialized learning and research in medicinal plants and natural products.

Medicinal Plants

Study of crude drugs, medicinal plants, and herbal medicines.

Phytochemistry

Extraction, isolation, and characterization of phytoconstituents.

Herbal Formulations

Development and standardization of herbal formulations and cosmetics.

Natural Product Research

Research on natural bioactive compounds and drug discovery.

Aim of the Department

  • • Provide quality education in pharmacognosy and medicinal plants.
  • • Develop skilled pharmacy professionals in natural drug research.
  • • Encourage innovation and conservation of natural medicinal resources.

Objectives

  • 1. Impart knowledge about medicinal plants and herbal formulations.
  • 2. Train students in identification and evaluation of natural drugs.
  • 3. Develop practical skills in extraction and standardization techniques.
  • 4. Encourage research in herbal medicines and drug discovery.
  • 5. Create awareness about safe use of medicinal plants.
  • 6. Organize seminars, workshops, and herbal garden activities.
  • 7. Promote conservation of medicinal plant resources.
  • 8. Enhance analytical and professional skills among students.
  • 9. Provide exposure to advancements in herbal drug technology.
  • 10. Motivate students for higher studies and entrepreneurship.