The below mentioned article provides a short notes on Pharmacognosy. Pharmacognosy is that branch of science that deals with the drugs, their identification, collection, uses, etc. The study of the action of the drug also comes under the preview of pharmacognosy. It has been a part of the Medial Science since the dawn of civilisation. The Babylonians were aware of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Drugs:- 1. Collection and Preparation of Drugs 2. Organoleptic Studies of Drugs. Collection and Preparation of Drugs: Medicinal plants are sometimes cultivated and drugs are collected from cultivated plants. But very often drugs are collected from wild plants growing in different parts of the world in various ecological conditions. Persons engaged in [...]
In this article we will discuss about Ginger:- 1. Botanical Name of Ginger 2. Family of Ginger 3. Description 4. Distribution 5. Parts Used 6. Cultivation and Preparation 7. Commercial Varieties 8. Microscopical Character 9. Standard 10. Powdered Ginger 11. Uses 12. Average Dose 13. Adulterants. Contents: Botanical Name of Ginger Family of Ginger Description of Ginger Distribution of Ginger [...]