Standardization & Quality Control
Objectives
- Explain why standardisation is scientifically necessary for herbal, as distinct from synthetic, drugs.
- Describe the pharmacognostic quality parameters specified by the Indian Pharmacopoeia and WHO.
- Explain HPTLC and HPLC standardisation of marker compounds under ICH Q2(R1).
- Describe microbial limit testing, heavy metal analysis, and pesticide residue analysis for herbal products.
- Explain the design and interpretation of stability studies for herbal extracts and formulations.