The term was first coined in 1815 by C.A. Seydler in his work Analecta Pharmacognostica . It is derived from two Greek words: Pharmakon : Drug Gnosis : Knowledge (or Gignosco : to acquire knowledge)

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: Increasingly important for novel compounds like Cytarabine (from sea sponges) and Carrageenan (from seaweed). 3. Classification of Crude Drugs

In modern terms, it is the systematic study of the physical, chemical, biochemical, and biological properties of —unprocessed materials from plants, animals, or minerals used for medicinal purposes. 2. Sources of Crude Drugs

: Includes products like Honey , Beeswax , Cod Liver Oil , and Insulin .

: The most abundant source (e.g., Tulsi leaves, Cinchona bark, Clove buds).

: Inorganic substances like Kaolin , Bentonite , and Magnesium Sulfate .