Pharmacognosy involves the scientific study of the structural, physical, chemical, and sensory characteristics of crude drugs obtained from plant, animal, and mineral sources. The field also includes research on the history, distribution, cultivation, selection, preparation, identification, assessment, preservation, and commercial aspects of these natural products.
The Department of Pharmacognosy focuses on enhancing fundamental principles such as the recognition and authentication of plants from different families. To advance knowledge in pharmacognosy and phytochemistry, various tasks are undertaken, including the extensive study of phytoconstituent extraction from crude drugs. This research is crucial for developing effective and safe natural medicinal products.