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What does pharmacognosy study?
What is the origin of the term 'pharmacognosy'?
Who first used the term 'pharmacognosy'?
What did pharmacognosy focus on during the 19th century?
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What does the American Society of Pharmacognosy define pharmacognosy as?
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Study Notes
Definition and Origin of Pharmacognosy
- Pharmacognosy studies the physical, chemical, biological, and biochemical properties of drugs or crude drugs of natural origin, including their identification, classification, and evaluation.
Etymology and History
- The term "pharmacognosy" originates from the Greek words "pharmakon" meaning drug, and "gnosis" meaning knowledge.
- The term "pharmacognosy" was first used by the Austrian physician Schmidt in 1811.
- During the 19th century, pharmacognosy focused on the botanical and chemical study of crude drugs.
Modern Definition
- The American Society of Pharmacognosy defines pharmacognosy as "the study of the biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and ethnomedical uses of natural products, including drugs, drug candidates, and health supplements."
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Test your knowledge of pharmacognosy with this quiz! Explore the physical, chemical, and biological properties of drugs derived from natural sources. Dive into the study of medicinal plants, animals, and fungi to uncover the world of pharmacognosy.
