Herbal Drug Analysts analyze and ensure the quality of herbal medicines and natural products. They perform quality control tests on herbal raw materials and finished products, verify compliance with pharmacopoeial standards, and ensure the safety and efficacy of traditional and standardized herbal formulations.
₹3,00,000 - ₹15,00,000 per annum (depending on experience, expertise, and organization)
Herbal Drug Analysts are in growing demand due to the expanding herbal products market and increased regulatory scrutiny of traditional medicines. Ayurvedic and herbal pharmaceutical companies, nutraceutical manufacturers, and research organizations require professionals skilled in analyzing and standardizing herbal products.
Herbal Drug Analysts work primarily in quality control laboratories of herbal product manufacturers, ayurvedic pharmacies, or testing laboratories. The role combines traditional evaluation methods with modern analytical techniques, requiring work with both classical pharmacognostic tools and sophisticated instrumentation.