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Contents xi
12 Pharmacological Screening of Drugs from
Natural Sources 235
Jayesh D. Kadam, Adaeze L. Onugwu, Yogesh A. Kulkarni
12.1 Introduction 235
12.2 Pharmacological Approaches 235
12.2.1 Discovery of Biologically Active Compounds 235
12.2.2 Pharmacological Screening Methods 235
12.2.2.1 In vivo Models 235
12.2.2.2 In Vitro Models 251
12.3 Conclusion 252 References 252
13 Biosynthetic Pathways of
Phytopharmaceuticals 255
Poonam Nilesh Chougule
13.1 Introduction 255
13.1.1 Biosynthetic Pathway 255
13.1.2 History 255
13.1.3 Gross Idea 256
13.1.4 Milestones 256
13.2 Introduction to Primary and Secondary Metabolites 256
13.2.1 Primary Metabolites 256
13.2.2 Roles and Significance 257
13.2.2.1 Primary Metabolites 257
13.2.2.2 Secondary Metabolites 258
13.3 General Metabolic/Synthetic Pathway Which Shows from CO2 to Different Primary and Secondary Metabolite Formation 259
13.4 Enzymes 260
13.4.1 Functions of Enzymes 260
13.4.2 Catalytic Mechanism 261
13.5 Role of Enzymes in Biosynthetic Pathways 261
13.5.1 Basic Metabolic Pathway and Their Utilization to Produce Secondary Metabolite 261
13.5.1.1 Basic Metabolic Pathways 262
13.5.1.2 Utilization for Secondary Metabolites 262
13.5.1.3 Intermediates and Possible Diversion of Pathways 262
13.5.1.4 Keto-enol Tautomerism 263
13.6 Other Structural Modifications 263
13.6.1 Isomerization 263
13.6.2 Hydrogenation and Dehydrogenation 263
13.6.3 Ring-Opening and Ring-closing Reactions 263
13.6.4 Functional Group Inter-conversion 263
13.6.5 Modern Techniques in Structural Elucidation 263
13.6.6 Importance in Drug Design and Synthesis 264
13.6.7 Intermediates and End Products in Secondary Metabolic Pathways 264
13.6.8 Integration of Pathways 264
13.7 Shikimic Acid Pathway for Biosynthesis of Aromatic Amino Acids 265
13.8 Acetate Mevalonate Pathway for Biosynthesis of Terpenes 266
13.9 Biosynthesis of Aliphatic Amino Acids 268
13.10 Acetate Mevalonate Pathways for Biosynthesis of Fatty Acyl-CoA 269 References 271
14 Pharmaceutical Aids of Natural Origin 273
Santosh Yele, Ashwini Deshpande, Kanchan Salgar, Mohan Kalaskar
14.1 Introduction 273
14.2 Some Industrially Important Pharmaceutical Aids 275
14.2.1 Acacia Gum 275
14.2.2 Agar-agar 275
14.2.3 Albumin 276
14.2.4 Alginates 276
14.2.5 Anthocyanidins 277
14.2.6 Cellulose 277
14.2.7 Chitosan 278
14.2.8 Cochineal 278
14.2.9 Curcumin 279
14.2.10 Gelatin 279
14.2.11 Gellan Gum 279
14.2.12 Guar Gum 280
14.2.13 Gum Karaya 280
14.2.14 Gum Tragacanth 280
14.2.15 Inulin 281
14.2.16 Lawsone 281
14.2.17 Locust Bean Gum 281
14.2.18 Pectins 282
14.2.19 Starch 282
14.2.20 Tamarind Gum 283
14.2.21 Xanthan Gum 283
14.3 Conclusion 284 References 285
15 Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals 297
Charulata T. Nemade, Nayana S. Baste, Manisha M. Bihani, Shilpa S. Raut
15.1 Introduction 297
15.1.1 Definition of Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals 297
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15.1.2 Historical Overview 298
15.1.3 Significance in Modern Healthcare and Beauty Industries 298
15.2 Nutraceuticals 298
15.2.1 Definition and Classification 298
15.2.1.1 Functional Foods 298
15.2.1.2 Dietary Supplements 299
15.2.2 Key Components and Ingredients 299
15.2.2.1 Vitamins and Minerals 299
15.2.2.2 Antioxidants 299
15.2.2.3 Omega-3 Fatty Acids 299
15.2.2.4 Probiotics 300
15.2.3 Health Benefits 300
15.2.3.1 Nutraceutical in Disease Prevention 300
15.2.3.2 Immune System Support 300
15.2.3.3 Cognitive Health 300
15.2.3.4 Anti-inflammatory Effects 300
15.3 Cosmeceuticals 301
15.3.1 Definition and Classification 301
15.3.1.1 Skin Cosmeceuticals 301
15.3.1.2 Creams Cosmeceuticals 301
15.3.1.3 Hair Cosmeceuticals 302
15.3.1.4 Antiaging Cosmeceuticals 302
15.3.2 Active Ingredients 302
15.3.2.1 Retinoid 302
15.3.2.2 Peptide 302
15.3.2.3 Hyaluronic Acid 302
15.3.2.4 α-Hydroxy Acids and β-Hydroxy Acids 303
15.3.3 Beauty and Dermatological Benefits 303
15.3.3.1 Wrinkle Reduction 303
15.3.3.2 Moisturization and Hydration 303
15.3.3.3 Sun Protection and Acne Management 303
15.4 Synergies Between Nutraceuticals and Cosmeceuticals 303
15.4.1 Nutraceutical and Cosmeceutical (Nutra-cosmetical) 303
15.4.2 Internal and External Approaches to Health and Beauty 304
15.4.3 Complementary Benefits 305
15.4.3.1 Skin Health from Within 305
15.4.3.2 Holistic Approaches to Beauty and Wellness 305
15.5 Regulatory Considerations 305
15.5.1 FDA Guidelines for Nutraceuticals 306
15.5.2 Cosmetic Regulations and Approvals 306
15.5.3 Challenges and Opportunities in Compliance 308
15.6 Future Trends and Innovations 308
15.6.1 Advances in Nutraceutical Research 308
15.6.2 Cutting-edge Cosmeceutical Technologies 310
15.6.3 Market Trends and Consumer Preferences 311
15.7 Conclusion 311 References 331
16 Pesticides and Allergens 315
Shatabdi Ghose, Bedanta Bhattacharjee, Damanbhalang Rynjah, Damiki Laloo
16.1 Introduction 315
16.2 Natural Pesticide/Biopesticides and Natural Anti-Allergens: Source, Bioactive Substances and Applications 316
16.2.1 Natural Pesticides/Biopesticides 316
16.2.1.1 Plant-based Biopesticides 316
16.2.1.2 Insect-based Biopesticides 318
16.2.1.3 Marine-based Biopesticides 318
16.2.1.4 Animal-based Biopesticides 318
16.2.1.5 Microorganism-based Biopesticides 318
16.2.2 Natural Anti-allergens 319
16.2.2.1 Plant-based Anti-allergens 319
16.2.2.2 Insect-based Anti-allergens 319
16.2.2.3 Marine-based Anti-allergens 319
16.2.2.4 Animal-based Anti-allergens 319
16.2.2.5 Microorganism-based Anti-allergens 320
16.3 Pharmacological Mechanism and Toxicity Profile of Some Common Natural Pesticides and Anti-allergens 321
16.3.1 Natural Pesticides or Biopesticides 321
16.3.1.1 Azadirachtin 321
16.3.1.2 Abamectin 321
16.3.1.3 Nicotine 321
16.3.1.4 Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) 321
16.3.1.5 Ryania 321
16.3.1.6 Spinosad 322
16.3.1.7 Pyrethrins 322
16.3.1.8 Rotenone 322
16.3.2 Pharmacological Mechanism and Toxicity of Natural Anti-allergens 322
16.3.2.1 Tussilagone 322
16.3.2.2 Mangiferin 322
16.3.2.3 Shikonin 322
16.3.2.4 Okicamelliaside 323
16.4 Global Market Surveillance of Biopesticides and Anti-allergens 323
16.5 Commercial Production and Formulations of Natural Pesticides and Anti-allergens 324
16.5.1 Commercial Production of Natural Pesticides 324
16.5.2 Commercial Production of Natural Anti-allergens and Formulations of Natural Pesticides and Anti-allergens 325
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16.5.3 Challenges and Opportunities in the Commercial Production and Formulations of Natural Pesticides and Anti-allergens 325
16.6 Regulatory Aspects for Quality Control of Pesticides and Anti-allergens 326
16.6.1 Regulatory Standard for Pesticides 326
16.6.2 The Regulatory Standard for Anti-allergens 326
16.7 Future Prospects and Opportunities 327 Acknowledgments 328 Conflict of Interest 328 Funding 328 References 328
17 Comparative Phytochemistry and
Chemotaxonomy 333
Prathamesh A. Marne, Anil T. Pawar, Amol A. Tagalpallewar, Akshay M. Baheti
17.1 Introduction 333
17.2 Chemotaxonomy 333
17.3 Chemical Markers in Chemotaxonomy 334
17.3.1 Primary Metabolites 334
17.3.2 Secondary Metabolites 334
17.3.2.1 Glycosides 334
17.3.2.2 Alkaloids 335
17.3.2.3 Terpenoids 335
17.3.2.4 Phenolic Compounds 335
17.4 Methods in Chemotaxonomy 335
17.4.1 Chromatography 335
17.4.2 Spectroscopy 335
17.5 Phytochemical Approach in Chemotaxonomy 336
17.5.1 Fatty Acids 336
17.5.2 Alkaloids 336
17.5.3 Phenolic Compounds 337
17.5.4 Essential Oils 340
17.5.5 Glycosides 341
17.5.6 Lignans 341
17.6 Limitations of Chemotaxonomy 342
17.7 Conclusion 342 References 342
18 Medicinal Plant Biotechnology 347
Anil T. Pawar, Amol A. Tagalpallewar, Manasi Mishra, Arti G. Swami, Akshay M. Baheti
18.1 Introduction 347
18.2 Plant Tissue Culture 347
18.2.1 History of Plant Cell Culture Technology 349
18.2.2 Nutritional Requirements and Cultural Media 349
18.2.3 Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory Requirements 353
18.2.4 Micropropagation 355
18.2.5 Types of Culture 355
18.2.5.1 Callus Culture 356
18.2.5.2 Cell Suspension Culture 356
18.2.5.3 Single-cell Culture 356
18.2.5.4 Protoplast Culture 357
18.2.5.5 Organ Culture 358
18.2.5.6 Root Culture 358
18.2.5.7 Leaf Culture 358
18.2.5.8 Flower Bud Culture 358
18.2.5.9 Ovary Culture 358
18.2.5.10 Ovule Culture 358
18.2.5.11 Embryo Culture 359
18.2.5.12 Anther and Pollen Culture (Microspore Culture) 359
18.2.6 Synthetic Seed or Artificial Seed 359
18.2.7 In-Vitro Plant Germplasm Conservation 359
18.2.8 Plant Cell Immobilization 360
18.2.8.1 Methods of Immobilization 360
18.2.9 Biotransformation 360
18.2.10 Applications of Plant Tissue Culture 361
18.3 Genetic Engineering (Recombinant DNA Technology) 362
18.3.1 Restriction Endonuclease 362
18.3.2 Vectors as Carriers of Transgene 363
18.3.3 Methods of Gene Transfer 364
18.3.3.1 Direct Gene Transfer Methods 364 Microprojectile Bombardment/ Gene Gun 364 Microinjection 364
18.3.3.2 Indirect Gene Transfer Methods 364
18.3.4 Applications of Genetic Engineering 365
18.4 Conclusion 366 References 366
19 Marine Pharmacognosy 371
Mamta Kumari, Piyushkumar Sadhu, Niyati Shah, Chitrali Talele
19.1 Introduction 371
19.1.1 Exploring Marine Organisms for Bioactive Compounds 371
19.1.2 Importance of Marine Organism in Drug Discovery 371
19.2 Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity 372
19.2.1 Types of Marine Ecosystems 372
19.2.2 Biodiversity in Marine Environments 372
19.2.3 Adaptations and Survival Strategies 373
19.2.4 Ecosystem Services Provided by Marine Biodiversity 373
19.2.5 Biodiversity Threats and Conservation 373
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19.3 Bioactive Compounds from Marine Microorganisms 373
19.3.1 Microbial Diversity in the Marine Environment 374
19.3.2 Isolation and Characterization Techniques 374
19.3.3 Pharmaceutical Applications 374
19.4 Marine Algae and Their Medicinal Potential 375
19.4.1 Diversity of Marine Macroalgae 375
19.4.1.1 Cyanobacteria as Marine Microalgae 375
19.4.1.2 Marine Macroalgae 376
19.4.2 Bioactive Compounds and Their Applications 376
19.4.2.1 Pigments 376
19.4.2.2 Proteins 377
19.5 Marine Invertebrates and Its Bioactive 378
19.5.1 Sponges (Phylum Porifera) 378
19.5.2 Molluscs 379
19.5.3 Echinoderms 379
19.6 Extraction Process and Characterization Techniques 380
19.6.1 Collecting and Processing of Marine Compounds 380
19.6.2 Extraction Process and Characterization Techniques 380
19.6.2.1 Supercritical Water Extraction 381
19.6.2.2 Supercritical Fluid Extraction 381
19.6.2.3 Solid-phase Extraction 381
19.6.2.4 Microwave-assisted Extraction 381
19.6.3 Analytical Tools and Technologies 382
19.6.3.1 Biological Screening 382
19.6.3.2 Thin-layer Chromatography Analysis 382
19.6.3.3 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis 382
19.6.3.4 Mass Spectroscopy 382
19.7 Pharmacological Activities of Marine-derived Compounds 382
19.7.1 Anticancer Properties of Marine Compounds 382
19.7.1.1 Marine Plants 382
19.7.1.2 Marine Fungi 383
19.7.1.3 Marine Bacteria 383
19.7.1.4 Softcorals 383
19.7.2 Neuroprotective and Neuropharmacological Effects 384
19.7.2.1 Parkinson’s Disease 384
19.7.2.2 Alzheimer’s Disease 385
19.8 Preclinical and Clinical Studies of Marine Microorganisms 385
19.8.1 Aplidin (Plitidepsin) 386
19.8.2 Bryostatin-1 386
19.8.3 Dolastatin 10 (IMMU-110) 386
19.8.4 Halaven (Eribulin) 386
19.8.5 Squalamine 386
19.8.6 Lurbinectedin 386
19.9 Marketed Marine Drug Product 386
19.10 Future Prospects 388
19.10.1 Advancements in Marine Natural Product Research 388
19.10.2 Overcoming Challenges in Sustainable Marine Development 388
19.11 Conclusion 388 References 389
20 Molecular Pharmacognosy 395
Piyushkumar Sadhu, Mamta Kumari, Ghanshyam Parmar, Chitrali Talele
20.1 Introduction 395
20.1.1 History and Evolution of Pharmacognosy 395
20.1.2 Current Trends in Pharmacognosy 396
20.1.3 Scope and Objectives 396
20.2 Molecular Biology Techniques in Pharmacognosy 396
20.2.1 DNA Extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Sequencing, and Cloning 397
20.2.2 Significance of Different Molecular Biology Techniques 397
20.2.3 Different Examples of Molecular Markers, Barcodes, and Databases for Molecular Identification and Authentication of Medicinal Plants 398
20.3 Molecular Genetics and Genomics of Medicinal Plants 399
20.3.1 Genomics of Medicinal Plants 400
20.3.1.1 Genome Evolution 401
20.3.1.2 Genome Duplication 401
20.3.1.3 Examining the Molecular Genetic Basis for the Economic Features of Medicinal Herbs Using Whole Genome Sequences 401
20.3.1.4 Transcriptome Analysis 402
20.3.1.5 Case Studies of Herbal Genomics 402
20.3.2 Genetics 403
20.3.2.1 Novel Technologies in Genetics and Biotechnology to Evaluate Genetic Multiplicity and Analyze Genomic and Transcriptomic Data 403
20.4 PTC of Medicinal Plants 404
20.4.1 Direct Applications of PTC 405
20.4.1.1 Mass Propagation 405
20.4.1.2 Germplasm Conservation 405
20.4.1.3 Secondary Metabolite Production 406
20.4.1.4 Genetic Improvement 406
20.4.1.5 Accelerated Breeding Programs 406
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20.4.2 Indirect Applications of Plant Tissue Culture 406
20.4.2.1 Ploidy Engineering 406
20.5 Molecular Biosynthesis and Metabolomics of Medicinal Plants 407
20.5.1 Importance and Application of Metabolomics in Medicinal Plant Research 407
20.5.2 Metabolomics Techniques and Analytical Tools 408
20.6 Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology of Medicinal Plants 410
20.6.1 Pharmacology of Medicinal Plants 410
20.6.1.1 Phytochemical Analysis 410
20.6.1.2 Bioassays 410
20.6.1.3 Receptor Binding Studies 410
20.6.1.4 Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, and Clinical Trials 411
20.6.2 Toxicology of Medicinal Plants 411
20.6.2.1 In Vivo Toxicity Studies 411
20.6.2.2 In Vitro Toxicity Assays 411
20.6.2.3 Safety Pharmacological Studies 412
20.6.2.4 Risk Assessment 412
20.7 Mechanism of Action, Efficacy, and Toxicity of Plant-derived Drugs 412
20.8 Conclusion and Future Prospects 413 References 413
21 Clinical Pharmacognosy 421
Jayesh D. Kadam, Sandip T. Auti
21.1 Introduction 421
21.2 Pharmacognosy 421
21.2.1 Emerging Areas in Pharmacognosy 422
21.2.1.1 Forensic Pharmacognosy 422
21.2.1.2 Molecular Pharmacognosy 422
21.2.1.3 Ecopharmacognosy 422
21.2.2 Function of Pharmacognosy in Healthcare System 422
21.3 Clinical Pharmacognosy 423
21.3.1 Role of Clinical Pharmacognosy in Healthcare System 423
21.3.2 Drug Interaction Studies on Botanicals and Dietary Supplements 423
21.3.2.1 Concept of Drug Interaction 423
21.3.2.2 Drug Interaction with Botanicals and Dietary Supplements 424
21.3.3 Role of Natural Allergenic Extract in the Diagnosis of Allergic Conditions 428
21.3.3.1 Natural Allergenic Extracts: Production and Quality Control 429
21.3.3.2 Methods for the Quality Control of Allergenic Extracts with their Advantages and Disadvantages 431
21.3.3.3 Allergenic Extracts for Diagnosis and Treatment (Table 21.3) 432
21.4 Clinical Studies on Botanicals and Dietary Supplements 433
21.4.1 Phase I, II, III, IV Trial on Botanicals, and Dietary Supplements with Example 434
21.5 Clinical Pharmacokinetics 435
21.5.1 Clinical Support of the Herbal-drug Interaction Caused by the Blockage of Transporters and Drug-metabolizing Enzymes 435
21.5.1.1 Hydrastis Canadensis 435
21.5.1.2 Kava Kava 436
21.6 Phytoequivalence 436
21.7 Future Prospects of Clinical Pharmacognosy 437
21.8 Conclusion 437 References 437
Index 443

List of Contributors

Rahima Amjad
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics The University of Faisalabad Faisalabad Pakistan
Moses Sam Arul Raj
Department of Botany A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous) Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu India
Sandip T. Auti
Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (Deemed to be University) Mumbai, Maharashtra India
Muniappan Ayyanar
Department of Botany A. V. V. M. Sri Pushpam College (Affiliated to Bharathidasan University) Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu India
Akshay M. Baheti
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Health Sciences and Technology Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University Pune, Maharashtra India
Nayana S. Baste
Department of Pharmacognosy SNJB’s Shriman Sureshdada Jain College of Pharmacy Nashik, Maharashtra India
Vishal Beldar
Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy & Technology Management SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Deemed-to-be-University Shirpur, Maharashtra India
Bedanta Bhattacharjee
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Girijananda Chowdhury University, Tezpur Campus Tezpur, Assam India
Piyush S. Bafna
Department of Pharmacology H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Shirpur, Maharashtra India
Vishal S. Bagul
Department of Pharmacognosy H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Shirpur, Maharashtra India
Manisha M. Bihani
Department of Pharmacognosy Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy Bengaluru, Karnataka India
Gajendra Choudhary
School of Pharmacy Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Indore, Madhya Pradesh India
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Poonam Nilesh Chougule
Ashokrao Mane College of Pharmacy Peth-Vadgaon, Maharashtra India
Ashwini Deshpande
SVKM's NMIMS School of Pharmacy & Technology Management Hyderabad, Telangana India
Shahira M. Ezzat
Department of Pharmacognosy Faculty of Pharmacy Cairo University Cairo Egypt
Mai M. Farid
Department of Phytochemistry and Plant Systematics National Research Centre Giza Egypt
Jineetkumar B. Gawad
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry VIVA Institute of Pharmacy Virar (E), Maharashtra India
Shatabdi Ghose
Department of Pharmacology School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Girijananda Chowdhury University, Guwahati Campus Guwahati, Assam India
Shailendra Gurav
Department of Pharmacognosy Goa College of Pharmacy Panaji, Goa India
Nilambari Gurav
Department of Pharmacognosy P.E.S's Rajaram and Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy Ponda, Goa India
Muhammad Saad Hashmi
Institute of Food Science and Nutrition Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan
Uzma Javaid
Department of Anatomy Sargodha Medical College Sargodha Pakistan
Amna Javed
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics The University of Faisalabad Faisalabad Pakistan
Jayesh D. Kadam
Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) (Deemed to be University) Mumbai, Maharashtra India
Mohan Kalaskar
Department of Pharmacognosy R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Shirpur, Maharashtra India
Rakhi Khabiya
Acropolis Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Indore, Madhya Pradesh India
Zamir G. Khan
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Shirpur, Maharashtra India
Yogesh A. Kulkarni
Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Deemed to be University Mumbai, Maharashtra India
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Mamta Kumari
Department of Pharmacy Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Vaodara, Gujarat India
Damiki Laloo
Phytochemical Research Laboratory Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Girijananda Chowdhury University, Guwahati Campus Guwahati, Assam India
Prathamesh A. Marne
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Health Sciences and Technology Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University Pune, Maharashtra India
Mona M. Marzouk
Department of Phytochemistry and Plant Systematics National Research Centre Giza Egypt
Rana M. Merghany
Department of Pharmacognosy Pharmaceutical and Drug Industries Research Institute National Research Centre Giza Egypt
Mughisa Nagori
Mahakal Institute of Pharmaceutical Studies Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh India
Charulata T. Nemade
Department of Pharmacognosy SNJB’s Shriman Sureshdada Jain College of Pharmacy, Nashik, Maharashtra India
Manasi R. Nimbalkar
Department of Kriya Sharir, Ashtang Ayurved Mahavidyalaya Pune, Maharashtra India
Ranjeet Nimbalkar
Anubandha Health Care Comprehensive Cancer Care Clinic Pune, Maharashtra India
Adaeze Onugwu
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State Nigeria
Ghanshyam Parmar
Department of Pharmacy Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Vaodara, Gujarat India
Manasi Mishra
Department of Biosciences and Technology Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University Pune, Maharashtra India
Popat Mohite
AETs St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research Palghar, Maharashtra India
Rakesh E. Mutha
Department of Pharmacognosy H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Shirpur, Maharashtra India
Deepak M. Patil
Department of Quality Assurance H. R. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Shirpur, Maharashtra India
Anil T. Pawar
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Health Sciences and Technology Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University Pune, Maharashtra India
Abhijeet Puri
AETs St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research Palghar, Maharashtra India
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Devyani Rajput
Amity Institute of Pharmacy Amity University (M.P.) 47005
Shilpa S. Raut
Department of Pharmaceutics K.K. Wagh College of Pharmacy Nashik, Maharashtra India
Damanbhalang Rynjah
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Girijananda Chowdhury University, Tezpur Campus Tezpur, Assam India
Piyushkumar Sadhu
Department of Pharmacy Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Vaodara, Gujarat India
Rushikesh P. Said
Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai Marathwada Campus Jalna, Maharashtra India
Kanchan Salgar
SVKM's NMIMS School of Pharmacy & Technology Management Hyderabad, Telangana India
Sanjay J. Surana
Department of Pharmacognosy R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Shirpur, Maharashtra India
Arti G. Swami
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Health Sciences and Technology Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University Pune, Maharashtra India
Amol A. Tagalpallewar
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences School of Health Sciences and Technology Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University Pune, Maharashtra India
Chitrali Talele
Department of Pharmacy Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Vaodara, Gujarat India
Santosh U. Yele
Department of Pharmacognosy, Poona College of Pharmacy Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Pune, Maharashtra India
Niyati Shah
Department of Pharmacy Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University Vaodara, Gujarat India

Preface

The field of Pharmacognosy, with its roots in ancient prac­tices of medicinal plant use, has evolved into a dynamic scientific discipline integrating phytochemical analysis, biotechnological advancements, and clinical applications. “Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry: Principles, Techn­iques, and Applications” provides a comprehensive over­view of this multifaceted field. It begins with a historical exploration of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, detail­ing the evolution of medicinal plant use and scientific inquiry. The book covers the classification of crude drugs, ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology, and complementary medicinal systems, offering insights into the cultural and ecological dimensions of plant-based medicines. Practical aspects such as cultivation, collection, preparation, adulte­ration, and evaluation of plant drugs are discussed in detail. The book elucidates methodologies for extracting bioactive compounds, qualitative and quantitative phyto­chemical analysis, and advanced analytical techniques for quality control. It highlights the therapeutic potential of plant secondary metabolites and the processes of isolation, purification, and characterization of herbal drugs. Bio­logical screening methods and biosynthetic pathways of
phytopharmaceuticals are explored, alongside pharmaceu­tical aids, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, pesticides, and allergens. Comparative Phytochemistry, chemotaxonomy, and modern plant biotechnology are explored, along with the emerging field of marine Pharmacognosy. Molecular and Clinical Pharmacognosy bridge research and clinical applications, emphasizing the translation of scientific discoveries into health benefits. This book serves as a resource for students, researchers, and practitioners, com­bining traditional knowledge with modern advancements to provide a holistic understanding of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.
EDITORS:
UCHENNA E. ODOH
SHAILENDRA S. GURAV
MICHAEL O. CHUKWUMA
July, 2024
Nigeria