Pharmacognosy simply means knowledge of drugs. It gives understanding of origin of drugs, its properties and nature. It is the mother of other courses in pharmacy and even medical sciences. Traditional medicine refers to health practices, approaches, knowledge and beliefs incorporating plant, animal and mineral based medicines, spiritual therapies, manual techniques and exercises, applied singularly or in combination to treat, diagnose and prevent illnesses or maintain well-being. To date, in some parts of the world, the majority of the population continue to rely on their own traditional medicine to meet their primary health care needs. When adopted outside of its traditional culture, traditional medicine is often referred as “complementary and alternative medicine.” Among others, the most widely used traditional medicine/drug systems today include those of China, India, and Africa. Read the presentation for more effective content.

Deepa Pillai

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