Excellence in Natural Products and Herbal Drug Research at SVCP

The Pharmacognosy Laboratory at Shri Venkateshwara College of Pharmacy (SVCP) is a well-established and modern facility dedicated to the study of medicinal plants, natural products, and herbal medicines. The laboratory provides students with comprehensive practical training in the identification, authentication, evaluation, and standardization of crude drugs obtained from natural sources.

With advanced laboratory facilities and experienced faculty guidance, the Pharmacognosy Laboratory enables students to explore the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants while developing essential skills in herbal drug analysis, phytochemistry, and quality control.

Laboratory Facilities

The Pharmacognosy Laboratory provides practical training in:

• Identification and Authentication of Crude Drugs
• Microscopic and Macroscopic Evaluation of Medicinal Plants
• Plant Taxonomy and Morphological Studies
• Phytochemical Screening
• Extraction and Isolation of Phytoconstituents
• Herbal Drug Standardization
• Powder Microscopy
• Pharmacognostic Evaluation of Natural Products