Pharmacognosy: Exploration of Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources

Abstract

Pharmacognosy, a multidisciplinary science, focuses on the study of natural products derived from plants, animals, and microorganisms for their medicinal properties. This abstract provides an overview of the exploration of bioactive compounds from natural sources within the field of pharmacognosy. Natural products have served as a rich reservoir of therapeutic agents for centuries, and modern pharmacognostic research continues to unveil their potential in drug discovery and development. The biodiversity of natural sources offers a vast array of chemical compounds with diverse structures and biological activities. Techniques such as extraction, isolation, purification, and characterization are employed to identify and study these bioactive molecules.