The Department of Pharmacognosy is a specialized branch within the pharmaceutical sciences that focuses on the study of natural products, particularly those derived from plants, marine organisms, and microorganisms, and their medicinal properties. The core of pharmacognosy is understanding how natural substances, especially those from the plant kingdom, can be used for therapeutic purposes.
Department of Pharmacognosy is engaged in the study of basic principles of pharmacognosy, including the traditional use of medicinal plants, methods for the extraction and preparation of herbal remedies.
Overall, the department aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the chemical and biological properties of natural products, to evaluate their safety and efficacy, and to contribute development of new drugs and herbal remedies.
● Highly qualified and experienced faculty. ● Well-equipped laboratory. ● Use of innovative teaching methods and ICT tools in teaching.