The use of herbal medicines has become increasingly popular. Advances in technology have allowed us to better understand the molecular mechanisms of these remedies and to develop new methods for their production and delivery

   The current book "Herbal Drugs and Technology: A Comprehensive Guide" is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of the science and technology of herbal drugs, covering their history, their active ingredients, and their therapeutic properties as per the syllabus prescribed for the B.Pharm VI semester students by Pharmacy Council of India. The book also provides an in-depth examination of key herbal drugs and the various technologies used to extract and standardize their active ingredients. The book also covers the latest developments in the field, including the latest research on herbal drugs, their mechanisms of action, and the latest technologies for their production and delivery.

   This book is intended for students, researchers, professionals and academician in the field of Pharmacy followed by herbal medicine, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical science. It is also designed for anyone with an interest in herbal medicine, including health practitioners, alternative medicine practitioners, and consumers.

1. HERBS AS RAW MATERIAL
     ☐ Definition
     ☐ Source of Herbs
     ☐ Selection, Identification, and Authentication
         of Herbal Materials
     ☐ Processing of Herbal Raw Materials
         
2. BIODYNAMIC AGRICULTURE
     ☐ Good Agricultural Practices in Cultivation
         (GACP) of Medicinal Plants
     ☐ Organic Farming
     ☐ Pest and Pest Management in Medicinal Plants
     ☐ Biopesticides/Bioinsecticides
         
3. INDIAN SYSYTEM OF MEDICINE
     ☐ Basic Principles Involved in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani,
         and Homeopathy
        •Ayurveda System
        •Siddha System
        •Unani System
        •Homeopathy System
     ☐ Preparation and Standardization of Ayurvedic Formulations
        •Asava and Arishta
        •Gutika/Vati
        •Churna
        •Leha (Paka)
        •Bhasma
        •Ayurvedic Formulations with their Composition and Uses
         
4. NUTRACEUTICALS
     ☐ General Aspects, Scope, Market Growth
     ☐ Type of Nutraceuticals Available in the Markets
     ☐ Health Benefits and Role of Nutraceuticals in Ailments
        •Diabetes
        •Cardiovascular Diseases
        •Cancer
        •Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Various Gastrointestinal Diseases
     ☐ Herbs as Health Food
         
5. HERBAL-DRUG AND HERB-FOOD INTERACTIONS
     ☐ Study of Drugs and their Possible Side Effects and Interactions
         
6. HERBAL COSMETICS
     ☐ Fixed Oil
     ☐ Waxes
     ☐ Gums
     ☐ Colors
     ☐ Perfumes
     ☐ Protective Agents
     ☐ Bleaching Agents
     ☐ Antioxidants
         
7. HERBAL EXCIPIENTS
     ☐ Colorants
     ☐ Sweeteners
     ☐ Binders
     ☐ Diluents
     ☐ Viscosity Builders
     ☐ Disintegrates
     ☐ Flavors
     ☐ Perfumes
         
8. HERBAL FORMULATION
     ☐ Conventional Herbal Formulations
        • Syrup
        • Mixture
        • Tablet
     ☐ Novel Drug Delivery Systems (NDDS)
     ☐ Phytosomes
         
9.EVALUATION OF DRUGS
    
     ☐ WHO Guidelines for the Assessment of Herbal Drugs
     ☐ ICH Guidelines for the Assessment of Herbal Drugs
     ☐ Stability Testing of Herbal Drugs
     ☐ Patenting and Regulatory Requirements of Natural Products
        • Definition of the Terms
        • Patents
        • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
        • Farmer’s Right
        • Breeder’s Right
        • Bioprospecting and Biopiracy
        • Patenting aspects of Traditional Knowledge and Natural Products
        • Case study of Curcuma
        • Case study of Neem
     ☐ Regulatory Issues
        •Regulations in India
        •Regulation on the Manufacture of ASU Drugs
        •Schedule Z of Drugs and Cosmetic Act for ASU Drugs
         
10. GENERAL INTRODUTION TO HERBAL INDUSTRY
     ☐ Herbal Industry: Present Scope
     ☐ Future Prospects
     ☐ Plant-Based Industries involved in work on Medicinal
          and Aromatic Plants in India
     ☐ Plant-Based Institutes involved in work on Medicinal
          and Aromatic Plants in India
     ☐ Schedule T – God manufacturing Practice of the
     ☐ Components of GMP (Schedule T) and its Objectives
     ☐ Infrastructural Requirements
    
   APPENDIX-I  : References
   APPENDIX-II : Revision Exercises