Pharmacognosy is the study of natural medicines, such as plants, minerals, and animals, and the chemical constituents that make them useful for medicinal purposes. It is an interdisciplinary science, combining elements of botany, chemistry, and pharmacology. Pharmacognosy studies the source, chemical composition, biological activity, and potential therapeutic uses of natural medicines. The field also includes the preparation and quality control of herbal products, and the systematic evaluation of their therapeutic efficacy. Research in pharmacognosy focuses on the chemical components of natural medicines, the effects of medicinal plants on the body, and the safety and efficacy of herbal products. Through pharmacognosy research, scientists are able to uncover new medicines, provide evidence-based support for traditional remedies, and develop safer and more effective treatments.
Title : Biovalorization of overripe banana (Musa spp.) extract as a functional ingredient for glycemic regulation in diabesity management
Wan Rosli Wan Ishak, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
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Valasia Iakovoglou, UNESCO chair Con-E-Ect, International Hellenic University, Greece
Title : The antimicrobial activity of six Ocimum species against human microbial pathogens
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Effect of climate and weather on plant biology and biotechnology
Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
Title : Cambial rearrangement in cycads: First evidence from a basal seed plant lineage
Anna Ponce, Bethune-Cookman University, United States
Title : Utilizing plant derived extracellular vesicles for drug delivery and therapeutic development
Hillary Jean Pierre, Department of Pharmaceutics, United States