Pharmacognosy – Theory (ER20-13T): Chapter 5 - 5F: Pharmaceutical Aids
Biological source, chemical constituents and therapeutic efficacy of the following categories of crude drugs.
Unit Syllabus & Learning Outcomes
Biological source, chemical constituents and therapeutic
efficacy of the following categories of crude drugs.
Laxatives Aloe, Castor oil, Ispaghula, Senna
Cardiotonic Digitalis, Arjuna
Carminatives and
G.I. regulators
Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom,
Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper,
Asafoetida, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
Astringents Myrobalan, Black Catechu, Pale
Catechu
Drugs acting on
nervous system
Hyoscyamus, Belladonna,
Ephedra, Opium, Tea leaves,
Coffee seeds, Coca
Anti-hypertensive Rauwolfia
Anti-tussive Vasaka, Tolu Balsam
Anti-rheumatics Colchicum seed
Anti-tumour Vinca, Podophyllum
Antidiabetics Pterocarpus, Gymnema
Diuretics Gokhru, Punarnava
Anti-dysenteric Ipecacuanha
Antiseptics and
disinfectants
Benzoin, Myrrh, Neem, Turmeric
Antimalarials Cinchona, Artemisia
Oxytocic Ergot
Vitamins Cod liver oil, Shark liver oil
Enzymes Papaya, Diastase, Pancreatin,
Yeast
Pharmaceutical
Aids
Kaolin, Lanolin, Beeswax, Acacia,
Tragacanth, Sodium alginate, Agar,
Guar gum, Gelatine
Miscellaneous Squill, Galls, Ashwagandha, Tulsi,
Guggul
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