The practical handbook is intended to introduce the practical of Pharmacognosy for the students of M. Pharm. The purpose of this practical book is to clearly explain the principle and procedure of the associated practical which are designed according to the syllabus of Pharmacy Council of India. The practical included in the book is associated with the subjects of Herbal Cosmetics, Medicinal Plant Biotechnology, Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques, and Phytochemistry associated with the code MPG 104T and MPG 105T. Description of each and every practical and its procedure mention in step by step manner which is easy to understand and perfectly perform. The book mention the preparation of various cosmetic formulations like face pack, face scrub, hair dye, vanishing cream, dusting powder, herbal hair oil, and many more including their evaluation methods, the analysis of sample by Infrared spectroscopy and UV-Vis spectroscopy like after the extraction of oil and its analytical evaluation by IR spectroscopy gives the idea about the phytoconstituents present in sample, the extraction of DNA from the plant sample, and tissue culture technique. The objective of each practical is precisely related to the objectives as mention in the syllabus. The support and encouragement from many people made the possible ways for the completion of this book. The suggestions, consideration or comment will be valuable and greatly acknowledge as they will surely help in future.
