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AKTU Herbal Drug Technology (Theory) (BP401T) Syllabus PDF – B.Pharm 4th Semester
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Official AKTU syllabus of Herbal Drug Technology (Theory) (BP401T) for B.Pharm 4th Semester – 3 credits, L-T-P 3-0-0. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.
Syllabus — Herbal Drug Technology (Theory)
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Course Objectives
- Understand and apply plant tissue culture techniques and related approaches for biomass and secondary metabolite production.
- Introduce biomanufacturing concepts in herbal drug technology, including plant-based production systems and edible vaccines.
- Develop skills in the preparation and optimization of standardized herbal extracts using metabolite analysis and TLC fingerprinting.
- Study the formulation of herbal products using standardized extracts in conventional and novel dosage forms.
- Understand quality control, standardization, regulatory guidelines, and interaction studies for safe herbal drug development.
Course Outcomes
| CO | Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to: |
| No. | |
| 1 | Demonstrate tissue culture applications for herbal drug production and edible vaccines. |
| 2 | Summarize the concept of standardized extracts and incorporate them in herbal formulations and cosmetics. |
| 3 | Apply analytical methods for quality control of herbal preparations. |
| 4 | Analyze herb drug/food interactions and their clinical significance. |
| 5 | Interpret national regulatory provisions and global standards related to herbal drug development. |
Course Content
| Unit No. | Topics Lectures | No. of |
| I | Plant Tissue Culture and Standardized Extracts: Plant tissue culture as an alternative source of medicine: Historical development Types of cultures Nutritional requirements Growth and maintenance of callus and suspension culture Role of elicitation, genetic transformation, biotransformation, precursor feeding, and somaclonal variation in biomass and secondary metabolite production Introduction to biomanufacturing: Medicinal plant based biomanufacturing Utilising plant factories in obtaining valuable ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries Examples: Shikonin and Paclitaxel Oral vaccines in healthcare Optimization and production of standardized extracts of medicinal plants: Strategies for preparation of desired quality extracts by optimizing and adjusting bioactives ensuring quality using analysis of metabolites and TLC fingerprints of the following: Aqueous and hydro-alcoholic extracts of Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Licorice, Neem, and Haritaki Flavonoid-rich fraction of Sweet lime peel Terpenoid-rich fraction of Bacopa Phenol-rich fraction of Green Tea Steroid-rich fraction of Tribulus Alkaloid-rich fraction of Vasaka | 10 Hours |
| II | Herbal Formulations, Excipients and Cosmetics: Herbal formulations: Conventional herbal formulations: syrups, mixtures, powders, capsules, tablets, creams, ointments Novel dosage forms: phytosomes (phytocomplexes), liposomes, nanoformulations Composition, preparation, and characterization using standardized extracts and bioactives Herbal cosmetics: Sources and description of raw materials of herbal origin as active agents in skincare, hair care, and oral hygiene products Applications in skincare, hair care, and oral hygiene products such as: o Sunscreen-lotion/gel o Hair oil, shampoo, herbal dye o Herbal mouthwash, chewing gums, candies, gargles Face serums and herbal face packs Excipients of Natural origin Colorants, sweeteners, binders, diluents | 10 Hours |
Viscosity builders, disintegrants Flavors and perfumes Protective agents, waxes, bleaching agents and antioxidants
| III | Quality Control and Standardisation of Herbal Medicines: WHO, AYUSH, and EU guidelines on quality control, stability, and shelf life studies of herbal medicines Approaches for standardisation and quality control of botanicals and formulations Testing methods and regulatory considerations Role of DNA fingerprint and molecular markers such as rbcL, matK, and SCAR in quality control Forensic pharmacognosy: Role in identification of illicit herbal drugs (e.g., Cannabis, Opium) | 7 Hours |
| IV | Herb Drug / Food / Herb Interactions: General introduction to interactions and role of ADME, Cytochrome P450, and P-gp Herb drug interactions: o o Ginkgo biloba with aspirin Herb food interactions: o Licorice with salty foods o Turmeric with fats o Green tea with iron-rich foods Herb herb interactions: o Ephedra with Ginseng o Chamomile with Valerian Adverse reactions related to plants and foods such as allergy, intolerance, and toxicity | 10 Hours |
| V | Regulatory Requirements of Herbal Drugs and Botanicals: Regulatory framework in India for Herbal and ASU medicines: a) Role of regulatory bodies b) ASU DTAB (Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani Drugs Technical Advisory Board) c) ASU DCC (Drugs Consultative Committee for ASU drugs) d) Schedule T GMP requirements for ASU drugs e) Schedule E1 Poisonous drugs listed under AYUSH f) Drugs and Cosmetics Act Regulatory provisions relevant to herbal/ASU medicines, procedures for registration, trade, and export g) Concept of Phytopharmaceuticals and Ayush Aahara in bridging Indian traditional knowledge with modern science. | 8 Hours |
Recommended References
- Waldesch, F. G. Herbal Medicinal Products. CRC Press.
- Indian Herbal Pharmacopoeia.
- World Health Organization. Guidelines on Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) for Medicinal Plants.
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules (India). Government of India.
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