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Pharmacognosy

Description:

Pharmacognosy refers to the branch of pharmaceutical sciences that focuses on the study of natural products derived from plants and other natural sources. It delves into the identification, analysis, and utilization of various medicinal substances found in nature.

Sample sentences:

Sense 1: Noun

1. The study of pharmacognosy involves the exploration of traditional herbal remedies.
2. Pharmacognosy plays a vital role in discovering new drugs from natural sources.
3. Many ancient civilizations relied on pharmacognosy to treat various ailments.

Sense 2: Adjective

1. The development of pharmacognosy-based medications has gained significant attention in recent years.
2. Pharmacognosy research contributes to the understanding of the therapeutic potential of natural compounds.
3. The pharmaceutical industry is increasingly incorporating pharmacognosy principles into drug discovery processes.

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