Theory: Course Objectives: 1. Understand the source of raw materials for herbal drugs, from cultivation to product. 2. Identify WHO and ICH guidelines for evaluating herbal drugs. 3. Understand herbal cosmetics, natural sweeteners, and nutraceuticals. 4. Appreciate patenting of herbal drugs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Course Units: I. Herbs as raw materials II. Nutraceuticals III. Herbal Cosmetics IV. Evaluation of Drugs V. Herbal Industry Practicals: Course Duration: 4 Hours/Week Course Content: 1. Preliminary phytochemical screening of crude drugs 2. Determination of alcohol content in Asava and Arista 3. Evaluation of natural origin excipients 4. Incorporation of prepared and standardized extracts in cosmetic formulations (creams, lotions, shampoos) and evaluation.