This book aims to serve as a complete textbook for the sixth semester Bachelor in Pharmacy. This book covers both theoretical and practical parts as per the latest syllabus prescribed by Pharmacy Council of India (Course Codes BP603T and BP609P).
This textbook provides knowledge of basic understanding of the herbal drug industry, the quality of raw material, guidelines for quality of herbal drugs, preparation and standardization of Ayurvedic formulations, herbal cosmetics, natural sweeteners, nutraceuticals, etc. It also discusses the good manufacturing practices (GMP), patenting, and regulatory issues of herbal drugs. Upon completion of the study of this book, students will be able to know the WHO and ICH guidelines for the evaluation of raw materials and herbal products. The students will also be able to understand the importance of raw materials as a source of herbal drugs from cultivation to herbal drug products. This book is a comprehensive treatment of biodynamic agriculture, Indian systems of medicine, herbal drug and herb food interactions, herbal excipients, herbal formulations, patenting and regulatory requirements of natural products, regulatory issues, general introduction to herbal industry, and good manufacturing practices of Indian systems of medicine. It strikes a balance between essential and advanced areas of knowledge apart from general topics. The subject matter is comprehensive, written in an easy to understand language, carrying well-labeled diagrams and important tables in both the theoretical and practical parts.
Md Rafiul Haque MPharm PhD is a member of faculty at School of Pharmacy, Al-Karim University, Katihar, Bihar. He obtained his PhD (Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry), BPharm (2006) and MPharm (2009) from School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (SPER), Hamdard University, New Delhi. He obtained AICTE Fellowship during his tenure in MPharm. He worked as a Senior Research Fellow in the CCRUM Project, Department of AYUSH, New Delhi, and in various unit operations of Hamdard Lab (India), Manesar, Gurugram (Haryana). He has great work experience in the field of teaching, industry,and research.He has published various research articles in international reputed journals and a few papers in national journals of repute,and also presented papers at many national and international conferences. He is GATE qualified and has been honored by the institute for his dynamic contribution to the growth of the organization. He is an active member of the IPA. He is a reviewer of various journals like Pharmaceutical Biology, Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods.
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