1. Dr. Kehar Singh Dhaker (M.Pharm. Ph.D, Pharmacognosy , M.Sc. Biotechnology.) He is presently a Professor, School of Pharmacy, LNCT University, Bhopal, MP. He is an eminent professor of pharmacognosy with more than 12 years of experience in teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students. He completed his B.Pharm and M.Pharm from Technocrates Institute of Technology Pharmacy, Bhopal, and Ph.D from Sunrise University Alwar, Rajasthan, M.Sc. from Chanakya College Bhopal (B.U. Bhopal) and is a life member of APTI. He has to his credit more than 22 scientific papers published in International and National journals of repute and presented many research papers at various international and national pharmacy conferences, workshop. Attended 4 FDPs/refreshers courses. He has filed 7 patents of which 4 granted He has written a number of scientific publications, book chapters, and guided several B.Pharm and M.Pharm students. 2. Dr. Ashish Jain (M.Pharm, Ph.D.) He is currently working as a Professor and HOD-Pharmaceutics, at School of Pharmacy, LNCT University, Bhopal. He has over 16 years of teaching and research experience. He has published over 100 articles in National and International journals and one book of repute. He has filed 15 patents of which 4 were granted and 7 were published. He has participated in more than 104 conferences/seminars/workshops and attended 25 FDPs/refreshers courses. Under his able supervision 6 Ph.D. and 20 master degrees awarded. He is the receiver of many grants like research grant, conference grant and international travel grant. He has received many prestigious academic excellence awards by reputed organisation like IPGA, IPA, Gurukul Award etc. Dr. Jain has served as a reviewer and editor of various publishers. He is a Life member of APTI, ISC-WASET USA, IPA, DDAP, ERDA, and various other social and professional organisations. 3. Dr. A. K. Singhai (M.Pharm., Ph.D., P.G.D.P.M., A.I.C) He is working as a Professor, Director at School of Pharmacy, and Dean Academics LNCT University Bhopal (M.P.). He is having more than 21 years of teaching experience in academics and research and 15 years in Pharma. Industries. He published 12 books, 1 book chapter, 17 patents (5 Grant, 5 Published, 7 Filed). He has published 18 papers in International journals, 171 Indian journals, 80 in Pharma, Magazines. He attended 71 conferences. He attended 45 FDPs. He has guided 8 Ph.D., and 51 M.Pharm students. He has received many grants and funding under the scheme of MODROBS, Research grant, Conference/workshop grants etc. He is a member of APTI, ISTE, IPA, IPGA, IHPA, FHER, AIC and various other social institutions.
<p>This book, titled “A Practical Book of Herbal Drug Technology” (as specified by the PCI syllabus), explores the historical and cultural use of herbal medicine for disease prevention and treatment. Each culture utilized locally available materials relevant to their health concerns. The subject provides students with a foundational understanding of the herbal drug industry, including the quality of raw materials, guidelines for herbal drug quality, herbal cosmetics, natural sweeteners, and nutraceuticals. Additionally, the subject highlights the importance of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), patenting, and regulatory considerations for herbal drugs. The objectives of this book are upon completion of this course the student should be able to:</p><p>1. Know about crude material as a source of herbal drugs by cultivation to herbal drug products.</p><p>2. Know about the WHO and ICH guidelines for evaluation Parameters of herbal drugs.</p><p>3. Know about the herbal cosmetics, natural nutraceuticals and sweeteners.</p><p>4. Understood about patenting of herbal drugs, GMP, etc.</p><p>This book is designed according to the curriculum of undergraduate courses in pharmacy as specified new syllabus Pharmacy Council of India.</p>
