Ensuring Meticulousness of  Homeopathic Pharmacy for Accu racy in Medicinal Plant Identifica tion and Collection through Critical  Taxonomical Intervention

Varsha Umesh  Ghate; Anupam Mukherjee; Suresh Jagtap

doi:10.48165/ahr.2024.9.2.6

Authors

Varsha Umesh Ghate Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Homoeopathic Medical College, Pune, India.
Anupam Mukherjee Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Homeopathy University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Suresh Jagtap Department of Herbal Medicine, Interactive Research School for Health Affairs (IRSHA), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ahr.2024.9.2.6

Keywords:

homoeopathic, Hahnemann, emphasizes

Abstract

Homeopathic pharmacy is a specialized field within the broader realm of pharmacy that revolves around the principles and practices of homeopathy [1]. Dr. Samuel Hahnemann invented homeopathy in the late 18th century. It is a holistic medical system based on the concept that “like cures like” and emphasizes individualized treatment tailored to the patient’s unique symptoms [2]. In the context of homeopathic pharmacy, the term encompasses the identification, collection, preservation, specific preparation techniques, combining, compounding and standardization of medications [3]. It also covers the general operating knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and how various preparations get distributed [4]. A holistic therapeutic approach of homeopathy primarily utilizes medicinal plants in its pharmaceutical preparations. The collected medicinal plants undergo

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