Pharmacognosy
Pharmacognosy
Pharmacognosy delves into the exploration of pharmaceutical components or unprocessed substances of natural origin, encompassing plants, microorganisms, and animals. This field entails the examination of environmental, mechanical, biochemical, and physical properties associated with these raw drugs. The belief is rooted in the notion that herbal medicines are more easily assimilated by the human body, given their natural origin and non-synthetic nature. During research, a natural substance may not exhibit activity in its usual physical state, necessitating a chemical reaction or transformation to activate its potential. Typically, the active ingredient is directly sourced from the plant, but there are instances where a synthetic derivation is created to mimic the properties of the plant extract.
- Phytochemistry
- Ethnopharmacology
- Herbal Formulations