Phramacognosy
Pharmacognosy is a branch of pharmaceutical sciences that focuses on the study of natural products derived from plants, animals, and other natural sources, with the aim of discovering and developing therapeutic agents. It involves the identification, isolation, characterization, and evaluation of bioactive compounds from these natural sources.
The field of pharmacognosy combines elements of botany, chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacology to explore the chemical composition, biological activities, and potential medicinal uses of natural products. Researchers in pharmacognosy investigate traditional medicinal plants and other natural sources to uncover the active constituents responsible for their therapeutic effects.