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Chemical pharmacognosy in natural drug discovery-bridging folk wisdom and modern medicine

  • Authors Details :  
  • Salman Ahmed,  
  • Shahnila Jamil

Journal title : Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Publisher : AkiNik Publications

Online ISSN : 2278-4136

Page Number : 391-398

Journal volume : 13

Journal issue : 1

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"Chemical Pharmacognosy" explores natural drug discovery, traversing from traditional remedies to modern therapeutics. This interdisciplinary approach aids biodiversity exploration, supports conservation, and validates Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The significance extends to drug formulation, quality control, and combating drug resistance. Symbolizing a holistic journey, it bridges traditional wisdom with scientific innovation, playing a pivotal role in harnessing nature's chemical diversity for human health and guiding drug development.

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.22271/phyto.2024.v13.i1e.14857

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