Pharmacognosy is a branch of pharmacy that focuses on the study of natural products derived from plants, animals, and other natural sources. It involves the identification, isolation, purification, and study of bioactive compounds from these natural sources, particularly those with potential medicinal properties.

In relation to natural products, pharmacognosy plays a crucial role. It involves exploring the chemical constituents of plants, fungi, marine organisms, and other natural materials to understand their therapeutic potential. By studying these natural products, pharmacognosists aim to discover new drugs or therapeutic agents, understand their mechanisms of action, and evaluate their safety and efficacy.

Overall, pharmacognosy bridges the gap between traditional knowledge of medicinal plants and modern scientific approaches to drug discovery and development, making it a vital field in pharmaceutical research.

In the Pharmacognosy Research Laboratory, we work with natural volatiles like essential oils, and non-volatiles like iridoids, phenylpropanoids, sucrose esters, flavonoids, triterpenoids, diterpenoids, sesquiterpene lactones, alkaloids, glycosides, etc.

Responsible Persons: Prof. Dr. İhsan Çalış, Prof. Dr. K. Hüsnü Can Başer, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azmi Hanoğlu

Location: Faculty of Pharmacy, 2nd Floor