Biology, asked by kaustavbora18, 11 months ago

How does the knowledge of Pharmacognosy helps in the study of uses of medicinal plants ?

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Answered by Anonymous
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The study of plants or any other natural sources, which has the possibility to become the sources of the drug is called Pharmacognosy.

This study also includes the study of the physical, chemical, biological and biochemical properties of drugs. Since it has so much information on plants and drugs, it helps a lot in the study of medicinal plants.

Answered by Sidyandex
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The knowledge of Pharmacognosy is extremely helpful in studying the uses of medicinal plants.

It helps in understanding and finding out whether the plants are a source of drugs.

It helps in deriving drugs from natural sources which can then be further studied and used for medicinal requirements.

Having this knowledge can help in correctly identifying the medicinal plants and ensuring that they are used correctly.

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