Chapter 1

• Definition, history, present status, and scope of Pharmacognosy

Chapter 2

• Classification of  drugs:
• Alphabetical
• Taxonomical
• Morphological
• Pharmacological
• Chemical
• Chemo-taxonomical

Chapter 3

• Quality control of crude drugs:
• Different methods of adulteration of crude drugs
• Evaluation of crude drugs

Chapter 4

• Brief outline of occurrence, distribution, isolation, identification tests, therapeutic activity and pharmaceutical applications of alkaloids, terpenoids, glycosides, volatile oils, tannins and resins.

Chapter 5

• Biological source, chemical constituents and therapeutic efficacy of the following categories of crude drugs.
• Laxatives: Aloe, Castor oil, Ispaghula, Senna
• Cardiotonic: Digitalis, Arjuna
• Carminatives and G.I. regulators: Coriander, Fennel, Cardamom, Ginger, Clove, Black Pepper, Asafoetida, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
• Astringents: Myrobalan, Black Catechu, Pale Catechu
• Drugs acting on nervous system: Hyoscyamus, Belladonna, Ephedra, Opium, Tea leaves, Coffee seeds, Coca
• Anti-hypertensive: Rauwolfia
• Anti-tussive: Vasaka, Tolu Balsam
• Anti-rheumatics: Colchicum seed
• Anti-tumour: Vinca, Podophyllum
• Antidiabetics: Pterocarpus, Gymnema
• Diuretics: Gokhru, Punarnava
• Anti-dysenteric: Ipecacuanha
• Antiseptics and disinfectants: Benzoin, Myrrh, Neem, Turmeric
• Antimalarials: Cinchona, Artemisia
• Oxytocic: Ergot
• Vitamins: Cod liver oil, Shark liver oil
• Enzymes: Papaya, Diastase, Pancreatin, Yeast
• Pharmaceutical Aids: Kaolin, Lanolin, Beeswax, Acacia, Tragacanth, Sodium alginate, Agar, Guar gum, Gelatine
• Miscellaneous: Squill, Galls, Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Guggul

Chapter 6

• Plant fibres used as surgical dressings: Cotton, silk, wool and regenerated fibres
• Sutures – Surgical Catgut and Ligatures

Chapter 7

• Basic principles involved in the traditional systems of medicine like: Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homeopathy
• Method of preparation of Ayurvedic formulations like: Arista, Asava, Gutika, Taila, Churna, Lehya and Bhasma

Chapter 8

• Role of medicinal and aromatic plants in national economy and their export potential

Chapter 9

• Herbs as health food
• Brief introduction and therapeutic applications of: Nutraceuticals, Antioxidants, Pro-biotics, Pre-biotics, Dietary fibres, Omega-3-fatty acids, Spirulina, Carotenoids, Soya and Garlic

Chapter 10

• Herbal cosmetics
• Sources, chemical constituents, commercial preparations, therapeutic and cosmetic uses of: Aloe vera gel, Almond oil, Lavender oil, Olive oil, Rosemary oil, Sandal Wood oil

Chapter 11

• Phytochemical investigation of drugs