RGPV Special Lecture Summary

Introduction

• RGPV (RGPV): University for students of Madhya Pradesh.
• Syllabus: As per PCI syllabus.
• Udit Pharmacy YouTube Channel: 6-8 PM, two classes.
• Goal: No backlog in exams, score more than 50%.

Course Features

• 20 top questions from each subject with solutions.
• PDF materials and recorded videos available.
• Live classes and daily tests from 8-9 AM.
• Joining: On Udit Pharmacy app for 299 INR.

Pharmacognosy

• Definition: Study of drugs obtained from natural sources.
• Crude Drugs: Obtained from plants, animals, minerals.

History

• Initially named "Materia Medica".
• Term given by: C.A. Siddler, in 1815.
• Father of Pharmacognosy: Dioscorides.

Scope

• Isolation of Phytochemicals
• Biosynthetic Pathway Investigation
• Preparation of Herbal Formulations

Classification

• Alphabetical: In alphabetical order.
• Taxonomical: According to plant genus, species.
• Morphological: According to plant part.
• Pharmacological: According to therapeutic action.
• Chemical: According to chemical constituents.
• Chemo-taxonomical: Combination of chemical and taxonomical.

Important Drugs

• Carminatives: Clove, Fennel, Coriander.
• Emetics: Ipecac.
• Laxatives: Agar, Isabgol.
• Anti-hypertensive: Rauwolfia.

Notes

• Live interaction is essential.
• Class will continue if 50 students are live daily.

Next Steps

• Next class in Social Pharmacy.
• Live tests and guidance on the app.

Contact

• For joining issues, helpline: 911193000.

Note: These notes have been specially prepared considering the needs of RGPV students to facilitate their preparation.