
The pharmacognosy department is concerned with the study of natural products, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, and their potential use in medicine. It is an important area of research that aims to identify new drug candidates and develop natural products into safe and effective drugs.
The main goal of pharmacognosy is to understand the chemical composition, biological activity, and potential therapeutic uses of natural products. The Department of Pharmacognosy typically focuses on teaching and research related to natural products, their isolation, characterization, and biological activity.
In summary, the pharmacognosy department plays a critical role in the discovery of new drugs from natural products. The goal of pharmacognosy is to identify new drug candidates and develop natural products into safe and effective drugs.