Practical Manual for Herbal Drug Technology

This book entitled ‘Practical Manual for Herbal Drug Technology’ is aimed to provide knowledge of herbal drugs, various Herbal formulations, Herbal excipients, Herbal cosmetics and Nutraceuticals. The book covers the basic principles and determination of alcohol content of ayurvedic formulations like Arista and Asava, Determination of the aldehyde content, phenol content and total alkaloid in Herbs. It deals on Phytochemical screening of crude drugs, Preparation and evaluation of herbal formulation like creams, lotions, shampoos, syrups, tablets and mixtures as per pharmacopeial requirements. The book also focuses on monograph analysis of various herbal drugs as per the Indian pharmacopoeia. As Herbal drugs are becoming popular worldwide this book will be very crucial in explaining different basic concepts to students and users.