Results for tag: "Pharmacognosy"

Pharmacognosy is the study of natural products used in drug discovery. It involves the identification, extraction, and characterization of active compounds from natural sources such as plants, fungi, and bacteria. These compounds are then used to develop new drugs or improve existing ones. Pharmacognosy also involves the study of the biological activity of natural products, as well as their safety and efficacy. The pharmacognosy market is a rapidly growing sector of the pharmaceutical industry. It is driven by the increasing demand for natural products and the need for new and improved drugs. Companies in this market are focused on the discovery and development of novel compounds from natural sources, as well as the optimization of existing drugs. Some of the major players in the pharmacognosy market include Merck, Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Sanofi, and Johnson & Johnson. Other companies include Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Eli Lilly. Show Less Read more