Traditional Medicine World Congress-TMC 2026

Pharmacognosy and phytochemistry form the scientific foundation for understanding medicinal plants and natural products used in traditional medicine systems. Pharmacognosy focuses on the identification, authentication, and evaluation of crude drugs derived from natural sources, while phytochemistry examines the chemical constituents responsible for their therapeutic effects. This session at the Traditional Medicine World Congress 2026 will highlight the critical role these disciplines play in validating traditional remedies and advancing natural product research.

The session will cover methods for extraction, isolation, characterization, and quality control of bioactive plant compounds using modern analytical techniques. Discussions will also address pharmacological screening, safety assessment, standardization, and the role of phytochemicals in drug discovery and development. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern scientific tools, this session aims to strengthen the evidence base of traditional medicine and promote the development of safe, effective, and standardized plant-based therapeutics.