BOT-293-MN : Herbal Product Technology
1. Introduction to Herbal Products......ion
1.2 Concept of Herbal Products
1.3 Scope and Importance of Herbal Products
1.4 Identification and Authentication of Herbal Materials
1.5 Adulteration
1.6 Questions
2. Types of Herbal Products............................28
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Concept of Cosmetics, Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals
2.3 Herbal Cosmetics: Shampoos, Creams, Soaps, Lotions, and Ointments
2.4 Herbal Nutraceuticals: Health Drinks and Tea, Dietary Supplements
2.5 Herbal Pharmaceuticals: Tablets, Syrups, Capsules
2.6 Questions
3. Herbal Products and Methods of Prepration.................49
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Classification of Herbal Products Based on Botanical Characteristics
3.3 Methods of Herbal Product Preparation
3.4 Questions
4. Extraction and Processing of Herbal Products..............63
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Extraction Methods
4.3 Purification and Isolation of Bioactive Compounds
4.4 Questions
5. Pharmacological Evaluation...................................91
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Neem
5.3 Tulsi
5.4 Aloe Vera
5.5 Ashwagandha
5.6 Turmeric
5.7 Questions
6. Quality Control and Regulatory Aspects........................108
6.1 Introduction
6.2 WHO and AYUSH Guidelines for Herbal Products,
6.3 AYUSH Guidelines for Herbal products
6.4 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Herbal products
6.5 Safety Standards for Herbal products
6.6 Adulteration of Herbal products
6.7 Questions
7. Commercialization and Marketing of Herbal Products........115
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Entrepreneurship in Herbal Industry
7.3 Market research and analysis
7.4 Business planning
7.5 Market Trends and Consumer Demand for Herbal Products.
7.6 Packaging, Labelling, and Branding Strategies.
7.7 Questions
8. Documentation of Local Herbal Knowledge..........123
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Documentaion of Local harbal knowledge
8.3 Basic Observational Recording and Report
8.4 Questions
BOT-296-MNP : Practical based on BOT-293-MN
Practical No. 1.....................................................130
Identification of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Neem (Azadirachta indica), and Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) based on colour, odour, taste, texture, and microscopic characteristics such as stomata, trichomes, and vascular elements.
Practical No. 2...........................................................................................133
To study and identify the diagnostic microscopic characters of powdered herbal drugs namely Amla, Ashwagandha and Reetha with reference to trichomes, starch grains, vessels, fibres and calcium oxalate crystals.
Practical No. 3...........................................136
Detection of phytoconstituents such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, phenolics, and steroids in aqueous and alcoholic extracts of selected herbs using qualitative colour reactions
Practical No. 4........................................................140
Perform simple tests to detect adulterants in powdered herbal drugs such as turmeric (with chalk/starch), ashwagandha (with starch), and chili powder (with brick powder).
Practical No. 5........................................................143
Estimate the presence of non-drug materials (e.g., insects, stones, stems) and evaluate moisture content using drying methods to assess shelf stability.
Practical No. 6......................................................146
Determination of total ash, acid-insoluble ash and extractive values (Water and Alcohol) of herbal raw drugs.
Practical No. 7.....................................................149
Prepare a natural shampoo using Reetha, Amla, and Shikakai. Evaluate parameters such as pH, foam height, viscosity, cleansing ability, and organoleptic properties.
Practical No. 8...............................................152
To prepare a skin-friendly herbal face pack using Multani mitti, turmeric, and sandalwood and to evaluate its texture, pH, drying time, spreadability, and user acceptability.
Practical No. 9.........................................................154
To prepare a health-promoting herbal tea using Tulsi, lemongrass, and ginger and to evaluate its aroma, taste, appearance, and antioxidant potential.
Practical No. 10.............................................................156
To prepare a traditional herbal decoction (Kadha) using Tulsi and Adulsa by Ayurvedic boiling, filtration, and storage methods.
Practical No. 11........................................................158
To prepare herbal tablets or capsules using powdered Ashwagandha or Giloy and to evaluate weight variation, hardness, disintegration time, and packaging methods.
Practical No. 12.........................................................................................160
Preparation a hydro-alcoholic extract (tincture) from Neem leaves using maceration technique.
Practical No. 13........................................162
Prepare an infusion from peppermint or chamomile flowers and compare with decoction.
Practical No. 14.........................................................164
Preparation of multipurpose herbal balm using camphor, eucalyptus oil, menthol, and beeswax.
Practical No. 15........................................................166
Industrial exposures visit to understand herbal raw material sourcing, processing, standardization, product formulation, quality control, and packaging..
