Learning Objectives

Define Phytopharmacy and Phytomedicine and distinguish their respective scopes.Explain the rationale for selecting a particular plant part based on its...

• Define Phytopharmacy and Phytomedicine and distinguish their respective scopes.
• Explain the rationale for selecting a particular plant part based on its phytoconstituent profile.
• Describe macroscopic, microscopic, molecular, and chemical methods of botanical authentication.
• Explain the purpose and regulatory status of herbarium voucher specimen deposition.
• Describe WHO Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) for medicinal plants.
• Outline correct collection, drying, and storage procedures for raw plant material.