Dr. Arvind Kumar Srivastava

This manual is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge of crude drugs and practical skills for their identification, standardization, and quality control. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the source, morphology, and purity of medicinal agents to ensure patient safety and therapeutic efficacy. By completing this course, students will gain analytical skills and technical expertise to   evaluate the identity, quality, and purity of natural products-an essential competency for pharmacists.