Department of Pharmacognosy
Pharmacognosy
The Department of Pharmacognosy focuses on the study of medicinal plants, natural products, and their applications in drug development. It bridges traditional medicine and modern pharmaceutical science, emphasizing isolation, identification, and standardization of bioactive compounds.
Vision & Mission
Vision:
To excel in research and education in natural drug discovery and promote the integration of herbal medicines into modern healthcare.
Mission:
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To impart knowledge on natural sources of drugs and their pharmacological significance.
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To train students in plant authentication, phytochemistry, and herbal formulation development.
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To encourage research in herbal drug standardization, nutraceuticals, and phytopharmaceuticals.
Core Areas of Research
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Isolation and Characterization of Bioactive Compounds
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Herbal Drug Standardization
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Nutraceutical Development
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Plant Tissue Culture Techniques
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Phytopharmaceutical Formulations
Lab Facilities
State-of-the-art formulation laboratories.
- Anatomy & Physiology Lab I: It is established to understand the Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of diseased state with the help of charts and models including human skeleton and other types of apparatus.
- Pharmacology Lab II: It consists of equipment to investigate the activity of various drug samples, such as Digital Balance, Rota Rod, Electro Convutsiometer, Histamine Chamber and Actophotometer.
Lab Practices
Labs provide analytical support and intellectual input to both in-house and external projects of the Institute. As a result of excellent lab facilities and their proper utilisation under the supervision of faculty members, the Graduates will have an edge for immediate employment.