Department of Pharmacognosy

The Pharmacognosy Department is involved in teaching and research activities for undergraduate (B. Pharm and Pharm.D) and also offers PhD in Pharmacognosy. Department of Pharmacognosy is engaged in the study of the drugs from natural products.

A. Strengths of Department

• Highly qualified and experienced faculty
• Contribution in conducting various seminars, handson workshops, guest sessions and alumni interaction series
• Use of ICT tools in teaching
• Received grants from various funding agency

B. Major Research Areas

• Natural Product Drug Research
• Development of Novel Herbal Formulation
• Phytochemistry
• Nutraceutical
• Standardization of Botanicals & Ayurvedic Formulations

C. Major Equipments in Department

Analytical Balance

Trinocular Microscope

UV-Visible Spectrometer

Laminar Airflow

UV Transilluminator

Digital Ultrasonicator

Rotary Vaccum Evaporator

C. Activities Conducted by Department

D. Guest Sessions/Seminars/Conferences

E. Poster/Model Competitions