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Advances in Herbal Pharmacognosy: Modern Techniques in Identification, Standardization, and Plant-Based Drug Discovery

Author Names : 1Vipin Kumar Singhal, 2Dinesh Kumar Jindal, 3Hemant Singh, 4Narsingh Rajpoot  Volume 11 Issue 1
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Abstract

Herbal Pharmacognosy has evolved significantly with the integration of modern scientific tools and analytical technologies, enhancing the identification, quality control, and drug discovery potential of medicinal plants. Increasing global interest in plant-based medicines has necessitated reliable methods for authentication, standardization, and evaluation of herbal products. Traditional morphological and microscopic identification techniques are now complemented by molecular approaches such as DNA barcoding, chromatographic fingerprinting, metabolomics, and advanced spectroscopic analyses. These methods improve accuracy in plant authentication, detect adulteration, and ensure consistency in herbal formulations. Furthermore, modern Pharmacognosy incorporates high-throughput screening, bioinformatics, and computational drug design to accelerate plant-based drug discovery. Despite these advancements, challenges such as variability in plant materials, regulatory differences, and quality control remain. This review highlights recent developments in herbal Pharmacognosy, focusing on contemporary identification techniques, standardization strategies, and emerging approaches in plant-derived drug discovery, emphasizing their significance in ensuring safety, efficacy, and global acceptance of herbal medicines.

Keywords: Herbal Pharmacognosy, Medicinal Plants, DNA Barcoding, Standardization, Phytochemical Analysis, Plant-Based Drug Discovery, Metabolomics, Chromatography.

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