B.Pharmacy 6th Semester Herbal Drug Technology notes covering cultivation, processing, nutraceuticals, herbal cosmetics, standardization, WHO guidelines, patents, regulatory aspects, and GMP Schedule-T. Well-structured, exam-oriented notes ideal for concept clarity, quick revision, and university exam preparation.
Herbal Drug Technology Overview
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| Semester | 6th Semester | Subject | Herbal Drug Technology | ||||
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| Unit 1st | Herbs as raw materials Definition of herb, herbal medicine, herbal medicinal product, herbal drug preparation Source of Herbs Selection, identification and authentication of herbal materials Processing of herbal raw material Biodynamic Agriculture Good agricultural practices in cultivation of medicinal plants including Organic farming. Pest and Pest management in medicinal plants: Biopesticides/Bioinsecticides. Indian Systems of Medicine a) Basic principles involved in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy b) Preparation and standardization of Ayurvedic formulations, viz. Aristas and Asawas, Ghutika, Churna, Lehya and Bhasma | ||||||
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| Unit 2nd | Nutraceuticals General aspects, Market, growth, scope and types of products available in the market. Health benefits and role of Nutraceuticals in ailments like Diabetes, CVS diseases, Cancer, Irritable bowel syndrome and various Gastro intestinal diseases. Study of following herbs as health food: Alfaalfa, Chicory, Ginger, Fenugreek, Garlic, Honey, Amla, Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Spirulina Herbal-Drug and Herb-Food Interactions: General introduction to interaction and classification. Study of following drugs and their possible side effects and interactions: Hypercium, kava-kava, Ginkobiloba, Ginseng, Garlic, Pepper & Ephedra | ||||||
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| Unit 3rd | Herbal Cosmetics Sources and description of raw materials of herbal origin used via, fixed oils, waxes, gums colours, perfumes, protective agents, bleaching agents, antioxidants in products such as skin care, hair care and oral hygiene products. Herbal excipients: Herbal Excipients– Significance of substances of natural origin as excipients– colorants, sweeteners, binders, diluents, viscosity builders, disintegrants, flavors & perfumes. Herbal formulations : Conventional herbal formulations like syrups, mixtures and tablets and Novel dosage forms like phytosomes | ||||||
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| Unit 4th | Evaluation of Drugs WHO & ICH guidelines for the assessment of herbal drugs Stability testing of herbal drugs. Patenting and Regulatory requirements of natural products: a) Definition of the terms: Patent, IPR, Farmers right, Breeder’s right, Bioprospecting and Biopiracy b) Patenting aspects of Traditional Knowledge and Natural Products. Case study of Curcuma & Neem. Regulatory Issues – Regulations in India (ASU DTAB, ASU DCC), Regulation of manufacture of ASU drugs- Schedule Z of Drugs & Cosmetics Act for ASU drugs. | ||||||
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| Unit 5th | General Introduction to Herbal Industry Herbal drug industry: Present scope and future prospects. A brief account of plant-based industries and institutions involved in work on medicinal and aromatic plants in India. Schedule T – Good Manufacturing Practice of Indian systems of medicine Components of GMP (Schedule– T) and its objectives Infrastructural requirements, working space, storage area, machinery and equipment, standard operating procedures, health and hygiene, documentation and records | ||||||
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Unit Summary
These B.Pharmacy 6th Semester Herbal Drug Technology notes provide comprehensive coverage of herbal medicines and their industrial applications. Unit I explains herbs as raw materials, cultivation practices, biodynamic agriculture, pest management, and Indian systems of medicine including Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathy with formulation preparation and standardization.
Unit II focuses on nutraceuticals, their market growth, health benefits, commonly used herbs, and herb–drug and herb–food interactions. Unit III covers herbal cosmetics, herbal excipients, and conventional and novel herbal formulations such as phytosomes. Unit IV discusses evaluation of herbal drugs, WHO and ICH guidelines, stability testing, patents, IPR, and regulatory requirements including ASU drug regulations. Unit V introduces the herbal industry, plant-based institutions in India, and GMP requirements under Schedule-T. These notes are ideal for exams, revision, and practical understanding of herbal drug technology.
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