HERBAL DRUG TECHNOLOGY (Theory)
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ABHISEK SAHU
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Course Name : HERBAL DRUG TECHNOLOGY (Theory)
Code(Credit) : BPHT3203(4-0-0)
Course Objectives
This subject gives the student the knowledge of basic understanding of herbal
drug industry, the quality of raw material, guidelines for quality of herbal drugs,
herbal cosmetics, natural sweeteners, nutraceutical etc. The subject also emphasizes on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), patenting and regulatory issues of herbal drugs
Course Outcomes
| CO | Statement | Mapping with POs |
| CO-1 | Understand raw material as source of herbal drugs from cultivation to herbal drug product | PO1, PO2, PO3 |
| CO-2 | Know the WHO and ICH guidelines for evaluation of herbal drugs | PO4, PO9, PO8 |
| CO-3 | Knowledge about the herbal cosmetics, natural sweeteners, Nutraceuticals | PO7, PO6, PO8 |
| CO-4 | Appreciate patenting of herbal drugs, GMP. | PO9, PO2, PO1 |
| CO-5 | Develop competency in testing of herbal drugs and knowledge about IPR and Patenting | PO3, PO6, PO5 |
Course Syllabus
Course Syllabus
UNIT-I
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,
UNIT-II
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.
UNIT-III
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
UNIT- IV
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.
UNIT-V
General Introduction to Herbal Industry
Herbal drugs 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 equipments,
standard operating procedures, health and hygiene, documentation and records.
Recommended Books
1. Textbook of Pharmacognosy by Trease & Evans.
2. Textbook of Pharmacognosy by Tyler, Brady & Robber.
3. Pharmacognosy by Kokate, Purohit and Gokhale
4. Essential of Pharmacognosy by Dr.S.H.Ansari
5. Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry by V.D.Rangari
6. Pharmacopoeal standards for Ayurvedic Formulation (Council of Research in
Indian Medicine & Homeopathy)
7. Mukherjee, P.W. Quality Control of Herbal Drugs: An Approach to Evaluation of
Botanicals. Business Horizons Publishers, New Delhi, India, 2002.
Session 2
| herbal drug preparation Source of Herbs, Selection, identification and authentication of herbal materials, |
Session 4
| Good agricultural practices in cultivation of medicinal plants including Organic |
Session 5
| Good agricultural practices in cultivation of medicinal plants including Organic farming |
Session 6
| Pest and Pest management in medicinal plants:Biopesticides/Bioinsecticides. |
Session 7
| Pest and Pest management in medicinal plants:Biopesticides/Bioinsecticides. |
Session 8
| Basic principles involved in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy |
Session 9
| Basic principles involved in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy |
Session 10
| Preparation and standardization of Ayurvedic formulations viz Aristas and Asawas |
Session 11
| Preparation and standardization of Ayurvedic formulations viz Ghutika, Churna |
Session 12
| Preparation and standardization of Ayurvedic formulations viz Lehya and Bhasma |
Session 13
| General aspects, Market, growth, scope and types of products available in the market |
Session 14
| Health benefits and role of Nutraceuticals in ailments like Diabetes, CVS diseases |
Session 15
| Health benefits and role of Nutraceuticals in ailments like Cancer, Irritable bowel syndrome and various Gastro intestinal diseases |
Session 16
| Study of following herbs as health food: Alfaalfa, Chicory, Ginger, Fenugreek, Garlic |
Session 17
| Study of following herbs as health food: Honey, Amla, Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Spirulina |
Session 18
| General introduction to interaction and classification |
Session 19
| Study of following drugs and their possible side effects and interactions: Hypercium, kava-kava, Ginkobiloba |
Session 20
| Study of following drugs and their possible side effects and interactions: Ginseng, Garlic, Pepper & Ephedra. |
Session 21
| Herbal Cosmetics: Sources and description of raw materials of herbal origin used via, fixed oils, waxes,gums colours, perfumes, protective agents, |
Session 22
| gums colours, perfumes, protective agents,bleaching agents, |
Session 23
| antioxidants in products such as skin care, hair care and oral hygiene products. |
Session 24
| Herbal Excipients – Significance of substances of natural origin as excipients –colorants, sweeteners, |
Session 26
Session 28
| Herbal formulations :Conventional herbal formulations like syrups, |
Session 31
| Evaluation of Drugs WHO & ICH guidelines for the assessment of herbal drugs |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g105W74F9Jg&list=PL_lSmHH1sV6HSuj2FjuCu3Gh9u3evwbX8&index=3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFuEIL9p-VI&list=PL_lSmHH1sV6HSuj2FjuCu3Gh9u3evwbX8&index=4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJLXt3mDGME&list=PL_lSmHH1sV6HSuj2FjuCu3Gh9u3evwbX8&index=5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCyZzdrTqgI&list=PL_lSmHH1sV6HSuj2FjuCu3Gh9u3evwbX8&index=6
Session 33
| Patenting and Regulatory requirements of natural products:Definition of the terms: Patent, |
Session 37
| Patenting aspects of Traditional Knowledge and Natural Products. |
Session 39
| Regulatory Issues - Regulations in India (ASU DTAB, ASU DCC), |
Session 44
| Herbal drugs industry: Present scope and future prospects. |
Session 45
| A brief account of plant based industries involved in work on medicinal and aromatic plants in India. |
Session 46
| A brief account of plant based institutions involved in work on medicinal and aromatic plants in India. |
Session 47
| Schedule T – Good Manufacturing Practice of Indian systems of medicine |
Session 48
| Components of GMP (Schedule – T) and its objectives |
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