What is Pharmacognosy and why is it important in today's healthcare industry?
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Pharmacognosy is study of drug sources- most often plant, then microbes and minerals. It is identification, extraction and also analysis of bioactive compounds with medicinal significance.
With increased interest in herbal, organic and even alternative medicine Pharmacognosy is becoming important aga
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