Botanical and Pharmacognostical Evaluation of Selected Medicinal Plants Used in Ayurveda

Medicinal plants form the cornerstone of Ayurvedic therapeutics and represent a rich reservoir of bioactive compounds. Botanical identification and pharmacognostical evaluation are indispensable tools for ensuring the authenticity, safety, and therapeutic efficacy of herbal drugs. The present review provides an extensive analysis of botanical taxonomy, macroscopic characters, habitat, distribution, and Ayurvedic relevance of selected medicinal plants. The study further elaborates the importance of botany in preventing adulteration, ensuring quality control, and promoting conservation of medicinal plant resources. Integration of traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with modern botanical science enhances scientific validation and global acceptance of herbal medicines.