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What does pharmacognosy study?
Physical, chemical, biochemical, and biological properties of drugs of natural origin
What are the origins of the word 'pharmacognosy'?
Greek and Latin
Who first used the term 'pharmacognosy'?
Johann Adam Schmidt
What does the Latin verb 'cognosco' mean?
To recognize
What does the American Society of Pharmacognosy define pharmacognosy as?
The study of properties of drugs of natural origin and the search for new drugs from natural sources
What does the term 'pharmacognosy' mean?
Conceptualize or recognize
Who used the term 'pharmacognosy' for the first time?
Johann Adam Schmidt
What does the American Society of Pharmacognosy define pharmacognosy as?
Study of physical, chemical, biochemical, and biological properties of drugs of natural origin
What does the Latin verb 'cognosco' mean?
Know
What are the sources from which crude drugs are obtained in pharmacognosy?
Medicinal plants, animals, fungi, and other natural sources
Test your knowledge of pharmacognosy with this quiz! Explore the study of natural drugs obtained from plants, animals, and other sources, and learn about their physical, chemical, biochemical, and biological properties.
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