General Introduction Rauwolfia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae. The most prominent species, Rauwolfia serpentina, commonly known as Indian snakeroot, serpentine root, or Sarpagandha, has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The genus is renowned for its medicinal alkaloids, particularly reserpine, which has played a significant role in the development […]
Pharmacological classification of drugs in relation to pharmacognosy categorizes drugs based on their pharmacological effects and mechanisms of action, particularly focusing on bioactive compounds derived from natural sources such as plants, animals, and minerals. This classification system provides insights into the therapeutic uses, pharmacological properties, and biological targets of medicinal substances. Introduction to Pharmacological Classification: […]
