Pharmacognosy is the science of bioactive natural substances found in plants, animals, microbes and minerals. Researchers in this field investigate natural compounds, new therapeutic agents and also medicinal plants that include the subjects of botany, chemistry, and pharmacology. Department of Pharmacognosy is dedicated to the training of outstanding scientists in the natural product sciences and aims to contribute to the multidisciplinary drug research and development from natural products, using the rich flora Andhra Pradesh, India. Currently, the department has a complement of 3 faculty members including 1 Professor, 1 Associate Professor and 1 Assistant Professor and also 2 laboratory staff. The teaching and research facilities in the department include standard laboratories with relevant equipment’s as per PCI regulations. This department has a great diversity of research areas available to trainees including phytochemistry, bio-assay, Phytopharmacology etc. Subjects covered under this Department: B.Pharmacy:

1. BP405T Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I– Theory
2. BP409P Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry I – Practical
3. BP504T Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II– Theory
4. BP508P Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry II –Practical
5. BP603T Herbal Drug Technology – Theory
6. BP609P Herbal Drug Technology – Practical
7. BP806ET Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals

Pharm.D

8. Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals – Theory
9. Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals – Practical

D.Pharmacy

10. Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals – Theory
11. Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmaceuticals – Practical