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Pharmacognosy

2 Credits
Course Number PHS 211
Type of Course Required Elective
Contact Hours 4
Prerequisite M.SC. 130
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Semester/Year: 3/2
Lec.+lab/week: (2+2) hours


This course is a study of pharmacologically active principles derived from plants. It is divided into two parts. The first part briefly deals with basic types of active substances such as alkalis and glycosides. Students learn the formula of such substances, their properties, extraction methods and sources. In the second part, students are introduced to the composition of different parts of the plants in detail including some kinds of herbs and their uses.