The foundation of pharmaceutical sciences lies in understanding natural products and their therapeutic potential. Designed as per the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) regulations for the First Semester B. Pharm. course, Introduction to Pharmacognosy (Practical) [BP110P] serves as a foundational manual to guide students through the fundamental techniques of evaluating natural drugs. This practical manual provides hands-on training across key areas of natural product analysis: · Morphological & Microscopical Identification: Examining crude drugs and identifying diagnostic cell structures in powdered plant material. · Quantitative Microscopy: Determining stomatal indices, vein numbers, and measuring cellular contents using micrometric techniques. · Physicochemical Standardization: Evaluating purity and quality through ash values, extractive values, swelling indices, and moisture content. · Field Excursions & Specimen Preparation: Developing field identification skills and learning the art of herbarium specimen preparation. With a focus on systematic evaluation, standard laboratory procedures, and safe handling of herbal reagents, this manual aims to build core practical competency in future pharmacists.