Department of Pharmacognosy

The Department of Pharmacognosy deals with study of medicines or crude drugs produced from natural source such as plant, microbes and animals. Pharmacognosy is constantly evolving field, driven by advances in technology and our understanding of the nature world. It has a wide scope in drug discovery, quality control and agriculture uses.

Phytochemical analysis of bioactive constituents includes chemical tests chromatographic separation, and instrumental analysis.

Facilities for

Organoleptic, microscopical & macroscopical analysis of entire and powdered forms of drugs
Extraction, separation, isolation, identification & purification of bioactive constituents
Standardization of ayurvedic formulations

Equipment

Various types of microscopes (simple, compound, projection, illumination), microtome, camera lucida, Soxhlet apparatus, Clevenger apparatus, muffle furnace, TLC set, column chromatography, paper chromatography, and IR pan for moisture determination."

Faculty Members

At KMCT College of Pharmacy, we are dedicated to providing top-quality education to aspiring pharmacy students. Our esteemed faculty members are not only highly qualified but also continuously advancing their expertise, with many already holding advanced degrees and others actively pursuing higher education, including PhDs. This shows their commitment to growth and excellence in their specialized fields. We take great pride in our faculty community, whose vast qualifications and experience contribute directly to the academic excellence within our campus. Their passion for teaching inspires our students, motivating them to embrace lifelong learning and reach new heights of success in their careers.

V BASKAR ANANDA RAJ

PROFESSOR & HOD

FARSEENA K

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR