Introduction
Pharmacognosy is one of the oldest branches of pharmacy profession concerned with the study of morphology, histology, chemical, biochemical and biological properties of natural drugs; including the search for new drugs from natural sources (plants, animals or microbes. Moreover, study of poisonous plants and narcotics. It is an essential field which providing systematic and scientific validation of traditional medicines. This department responsible of teaching Courses of medicinal plants, pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, and quality control of herbal drugs.
The department looks up to be distinguished locally, nationally, as a part of a high-level institution in pharmaceutical education and improves research for excellent serving to the community.
The department seeks to be a pioneer in pharmaceutical education and the preparation of The largest and most comprehensive scientific encyclopedia about the flora of Egyptian plants, including all chemical and biological research and studies
The department of Pharmacognosy is completely dedicated to offering high-quality education for graduating outstanding skilled pharmacists, procuring the best patient-centered pharmacy services to the community and reaching a leadership position in research in the field of natural products.
- Aim to provide excellence in education, research and public services in the disciplines of Pharmacognosy and natural products chemistry. And conduct vital scientific research and link it to the needs of society.
- Aim to meet current and future needs of pharmacy practice.
- Define the direction and scope of herbal drug therapy through continuous and innovative research.
- Developing local, national and international pharmacy service by providing safe, effective natural medicines that meet the needs.
- Search for local natural resources as remedies for management of endemic diseases.
- Serve as a consultation Centre for the pharmaceutical industry and community.
- Develop suitable extraction, isolation and Quality assurance methods for natural products used as pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements and cosmetics.
- Sustainable production of natural products by biotechnological approaches.
