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"Comprehensive Guide to Herbal Drug Technology: Principles, Practices, and Applications"
Crafted to align with the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) syllabus, "Comprehensive Guide to Herbal Drug Technology" offers an in-depth exploration of the world of herbal medicines, combining traditional wisdom with modern scientific insights. This guide provides pharmacy students, researchers, and professionals with the foundational knowledge needed to excel in the field of herbal drug technology.
Authored by esteemed experts in pharmaceutical chemistry—Prof. Y. Rajendra Prasad, Dr. L. Surendra Babu, and Dr. Busi Sunil Kumar—this book covers the essential principles, practices, and applications of herbal drugs. From the identification and selection of raw herbal materials to advanced preparation methods like Aristas, Asawas, and Bhasmas, the text comprehensively navigates the intricate processes of herbal drug production.
Readers will gain insight into Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), herbal standardization, and the crucial techniques for ensuring quality, purity, and efficacy in herbal formulations. This guide also highlights the challenges faced by the modern herbal industry, such as herbal adulteration and quality control, offering practical solutions to safeguard the integrity of natural products.
With a perfect balance between traditional approaches and contemporary advancements, this book is an indispensable resource for pharmacy students.
Prof. Y. Rajendra Prasad, Dr. L. Surendra Babu, Dr. Busi. Sunil Kumar
Professor Y.Rajendra Prasad worked in different capacities in AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (AUCOPS) before he became Principal in 2020.He possessed rich experience in Teaching ,Research and Administration at AU and immensely contributed for the overall development of AUCOPS. Prof.Prasad published many outstanding Research articles in International journals of repute and more than 90 students were awarded Doctoral degrees under his guidance.Dr.Prasad was a highly sought after Teacher in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.Dr. Lagu Surendra Babu, M. Pharm, Ph.D., is currently an Assistant Professor in the Pharmaceutical Chemistry Division at Adikavi Nannaya University, Tadepalligudem, Andhra Pradesh. He completed his Ph.D. and M. Pharm from Andhra University under the guidance of Prof. Y. Rajendra Prasad.Dr. Busi Sunil Kumar is Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at VJ's College of Pharmacy, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh. With a Ph.D. and M. Pharm from Andhra University under Prof. Y. Rajendra Prasad, he has 13 years of teaching experience and several publications in international journals.
