Author: Karishma Sharma
Abstract: Pharmacognosy is a multidisciplinary science that encompasses the study of natural products derived from plants, animals, and microorganisms. It focuses on the identification, isolation, characterization, and evaluation of bioactive compounds present in these sources. This paper provides an overview of pharmacognosy, including its historical background, methodologies employed, and its significance in modern drug discovery. It also discusses the potential of pharmacognosy in contributing to the development of novel therapeutics and highlights current trends in the field.
Keywords: Pharmacognosy, Natural products, Bioactive compounds, Drug discovery, Traditional medicine, Plant identification, Extraction and isolation Structural elucidation, Bioactivity evaluation, Genomics, Metabolomics, Traditional knowledge
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