Pharmacognosy

Borntrager’s Test and Modified Borntrager’s Test

Borntrager’s test and modified borntrager’s test are used to identify the presence of phenolic compounds such as anthraquinone glycosides in…

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Enfleurage Method of Extraction of Volatile Oils

The enfleurage method is a type of volatile oil extraction using non-volatile solvents. Raw materials such as flower petals or…

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Explain the Soxhlet Extraction Process

Soxhlet extraction process is an atmospheric liquid extraction that uses solvents at low pressure and boiling temperature to selectively extract…

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Principles of Supercritical Fluid Extraction

Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) is the process where supercritical fluids are used as the extracting solvent to separate one component…

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Types Of Alkaloids In Pharmacognosy

There are three types of alkaloids in pharmacognosy based on their biochemical nature and type of nitrogen. Alkaloids are nitrogenous…

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Storage of Crude Drugs

Proper storage of crude drugs is essential to maintain their quality. To preserve them one must have a good knowledge…

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Types of Chromatography Techniques & Applications

Chromatography is an analytical chemical technique used for the separation, identification, and purification of compounds in a complex mixture. It…

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Different Methods of Spectroscopy in Pharmacognosy

Spectroscopy in pharmacognosy is an essential process that helps identify and quantify the active compounds in an extract.  The basis…

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Methods of Physical Evaluation of Crude Drugs

Drug evaluation is an important step that helps identify and determine the purity as well as quality of a drug.…

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Types of Evaluation of Crude Drugs

Evaluation of a drug helps identify a drug and determine its purity. The need for evaluation is due to the…

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