PHARMACOGNOSY AND PHYTOCHEMISTRY

ISBN-978-93-6175-522-4

Growing interest in natural products and their potential as therapeutics has led to tremendous
breakthroughs in the fields of phytochemistry and pharmacognosy throughout the years. There
is now more of an emphasis on comprehending plant-based chemicals and their
pharmacological characteristics due to the complex interaction between plants and human
health. Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry is a book that aims to provide a thorough and
comprehensive resource for practitioners, researchers, and students who are interested in
learning more about the interesting and intricate field of natural product chemistry and
medicinal plants.
This book’s main goal is to close the knowledge gap that exists between conventional wisdom
and contemporary scientific methods for studying natural products. It seeks to offer a thorough
grasp of the origins, compositions, and biological activities of phytochemicals as well as their
uses in the research and development of new drugs. The essential topics of pharmacognosy and
phytochemistry are covered in detail in each chapter, which ranges from the fundamentals of
plant identification and extraction methods to sophisticated analytical techniques for chemical
isolation and structural elucidation. The importance of sustainable use and conservation of
medicinal plants is also emphasised in this text, making sure that readers get a comprehensive
understanding of the issue.
This book covers the theoretical underpinnings as well as useful experimental techniques and
practical insights that will help laboratory researchers who are currently working in the field.
This book serves as a useful resource for comprehending new developments in the field of
phytochemistry and pharmacognosy, with particular emphasis on analysing current advances
and future prospects in these fields. Through the integration of modern scientific methods with
ancient wisdom, this book hopes to stimulate additional investigation and creativity in the field
of natural product medicine.
The process of writing this book has been gratifying and full of learning opportunities. It has
been my goal to convey difficult subjects with accuracy and scientific rigour in an approachable
and captivating way. I’m sure that this book will be a helpful resource for anyone looking to
learn more about pharmacognosy and phytochemistry, whether they are seasoned professionals
looking to brush up on their knowledge or students just starting out in the field of natural
product research.