Abstract :
Clinical pharmacognosy plays a vital role in the standardization of herbal drugs by integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches to ensure safety, efficacy, and quality. The increasing global reliance on herbal medicines for healthcare highlights the need for rigorous standardization protocols. Clinical pharmacognosy addresses this challenge by employing advanced analytical techniques, such as chromatography, spectroscopy, and metabolomics, to identify and quantify bioactive constituents. These methods ensure consistency in the phytochemical profile of herbal drugs, thereby enhancing their therapeutic reliability. Moreover, clinical trials are integral to pharmacognosy, as they validate the pharmacological actions and safety profiles of herbal medicines under controlled conditions. Regulatory compliance, informed by pharmacognosy, provides comprehensive guidelines for quality control, cultivation, and manufacturing processes. The incorporation of modern technologies like artificial intelligence and nanotechnology further accelerates the standardization process by streamlining data analysis and improving drug delivery systems. Additionally, pharmacognosy emphasizes the sustainable sourcing of medicinal plants to protect biodiversity while meeting increasing demands. By bridging the gap between traditional practices and contemporary science, clinical pharmacognosy ensures the global acceptance of herbal medicines in modern healthcare systems. This multidisciplinary approach underscores its significance in enhancing the credibility and therapeutic potential of herbal drugs.
Keyword :
Herbal drugs, Quality, Standardization, Analytical tools