May 2012

Shasun Pharmaceutical Division develops and manufactures formulations for solid dosage products. Shasun Pharmaceutical Division develops and manufactures formulations for solid dosage products. The Division is a vertically integrated formulations partner for the pharmaceutical industry.

Founded in 1849, Pfizer is the world's premier biopharmaceutical company taking new approaches to better health. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver quality, safe and effective prescription medicines to treat and help prevent disease for both people and animals. We also partner with healthcare providers, governments and local communities around the world to expand access to our medicines and to provide better quality health care and health system support.

Zuventus Healthcare not just Pharma Company, but the company which has created a string of records in unthinkably short time frames. With all humility, Zuventus prides itself as a Land Mark in Indian Pharma Industry.Born on 15th of July 2002, with the conviction that we are born to win, Zuventus virtually had a vertical take-off.

Marion Biotech strongly believes in an integrated approach to healthcare. It is also engaged in extensive Research & Development of unique Herbal products. At Marion Biotech, we set Stringent Standards of Quality, Safety and Efficacy for all the Products that we manufacture.

Cipla known for its innovative pharmaceutical products backed by latest in technology and creative marketing practices, is enjoying a commanding position among the top pharma companies in the country.
Several specialised therapeutic divisions and promising new products have been launched and many more are in the pipeline.

Orinova, A cosmeceutical division of Origo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Orinova objective is - Discover the beauty. We believe in bringing super specialty innovative cosmeceuticals products for discovering the beauty from inside.

About Authors:
Ajay Rana
M.Pharm, Shoolini University of Life Sciences,
Solan(H.P.)
*ajayrintu44@gmail.com

Abstract
Medicinal herbs constitute important source of drugs. Treatment of diseases with medicinal herbs is called phytothrepary. The study of chemistry of plant derived drugs is known as phytochemistry. Medicinal herbs have given us a number of important drugs, which are mainstays of treatment in synthetic system of medicine. Ayurveda, Siddha, Homeopathy and Herbalism are completely dependent on plants for formulations. Salicin, a glycoside isolated from Salix alba attracted the researchers in the 19^th century and it provided us with most potent weapon, Acetyl-salicylic acid for killing pain. The article highlights the historical usage and pharmacogonosy of medicinal herbs containing salicin.