Syllabus
Principles of pharmacopoeial qualitative and quantitative analysis of natural products (identity tests, comprising macro- and microscopic characters and chemical tests, purity tests, and quantitative determinations). Determination of foreign matter, ash, loss on drying, and extractable matter.
Evaluation of drugs containing carbohydrates. Evaluation of drugs containing oils and fats.
Evaluation of drugs containing glycosides. Evaluation of drugs containing tannins.
Evaluation of drugs containing essential oils. Evaluation of drugs containing alkaloids.
Annotation
The subject gives an overview and explanation of methods used in analysis of natural drugs. It also deals in detail with pharmacopoeia as the most important regulation for evaluation of natural drugs.