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What does pharmacognosy study?
Physical, chemical, and biological properties of drugs from natural sources
What are crude drugs in pharmacognosy?
Dried, unprepared material of plant, animal, or mineral origin used for medicine
Who first used the term 'pharmacognosy'?
Johann Adam Schmidt
What is the origin of the word 'pharmacognosy'?
Derived from Greek words meaning 'drug' and 'knowledge'
What was the original definition of 'pharmacognosy' in the 19th century?
Dealing with drugs in their crude, or unprepared form
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