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Pharmacognostic Evaluation of Medicinal Plants: Tools and Techniques

Abstract

Pharmacognostic evaluation is the cornerstone of ensuring the identity, purity, and quality of medicinal plant materials. It involves a systematic approach that includes macroscopic and microscopic analysis, physicochemical profiling, phytochemical screening, and chromatographic fingerprinting. This article outlines the standard tools and modern techniques used in pharmacognostic studies, highlighting their importance in herbal drug development and regulatory compliance.

Neha B. Joshi*

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