Department of Pharmacognosy

The Department of Pharmacognosy helps students to familiarize with all parts of plant drugs containing the bioactive materials. Moreover, it deals with their botanical origin, macro & microscopic characters, bioactive constituents, medicinal uses and industrial production of these drugs for pharmaceutical uses.

Phytochemical analysis of bioactive constituents includes chemical tests chromatographic separation, and instrumental analysis.
Facilities for
Organoleptic, microscopical & macroscopical analysis of entire and powdered forms of drugs
Extraction, separation, isolation, identification & purification of bioactive constituents
Standardization of ayurvedic formulations

Equipment

Various types of microscopes, (simple, compound, projection, Illumination) microtome, camera Lucida, soxhlet apparatus, Clevenger apparatus, muffle furnace, TLC set, column chromatography, paper chromatography IR pan for moisture, determination.

Faculty Members

At National College of Pharmacy, we are dedicated to providing top-quality education to aspiring pharmacy students. Our esteemed faculty members are not only highly qualified but also continuously advancing their expertise, with many already holding advanced degrees and others actively pursuing higher education, including PhDs. This shows their commitment to growth and excellence in their specialized fields. We take great pride in our faculty community, whose vast qualifications and experience contribute directly to the academic excellence within our campus. Their passion for teaching inspires our students, motivating them to embrace lifelong learning and reach new heights of success in their careers.

Department of Pharmacognosy