Tag: Pharmacognosy

Pharmacognosy Unraveled: Harnessing Nature's Potential in Drug Discovery
Pharmacognosy

Pharmacognosy Unraveled: Harnessing Nature’s Potential in Drug Discovery

Pharmacognosy is an area of pharmaceutical sciences that studies medicinal substances derived from natural sources, such as plants and minerals. This discipline has long been the basis of traditional medicine and continues to play an integral role in modern pharmacology’s growth and development. This article delves into its definition, scope, history, analytical pharmacognosy techniques used in drug classification systems as well as how pharmacognosy has … Continue reading Pharmacognosy Unraveled: Harnessing Nature’s Potential in Drug Discovery

Dr. Anubhav Sharma
Microscopic Characters of Digitalis
Pharmacognosy

Microscopic Characters of Digitalis-Medicinal Potential of Digitalis

Microscopic Characters of Digitalis- Digitalis, commonly referred to as foxglove, contains several cardiac glycosides such as digoxin and digitoxin that give it its therapeutic effects. Table of Contents Microscopic Characters of Digitalis Under a microscope, digitalis leaves exhibit several distinct characteristics. The leaf lamina is marked by numerous large epidermal cells with small, circular stomata. Mesophyll tissue contains layers of palisade cells – long, narrow … Continue reading Microscopic Characters of Digitalis-Medicinal Potential of Digitalis

Dr. Anubhav Sharma
Phytochemical Analysis of Plant Extract
Pharmacognosy

The Process of Phytochemical Analysis of Plant Extract

Phytochemical Analysis of Plant Extract- In order to study the chemical constituents of a plant, scientists must first extracts its chemicals. This process is called phytochemical analysis, and there are many different ways to go about it. In this article, we’ll explore the most common methods of phytochemical analysis so that you can better understand how scientists study plants. Table of Content The Importance of … Continue reading The Process of Phytochemical Analysis of Plant Extract

Dr. Anubhav Sharma