Understanding the Pharmacognostical Aspect of Few Members of the Family of Scrophulariaceae-Overview

Abstract

Herbs have always been availed since prehistoric time till to date for curative purposes. An organized study of natural products, started at the beginning of the 19th century, has been a pivotal factor in the development of potent bioactive molecules from plants. Plants belonging to Scrophularaceae like Verbascum thapsus, S. Umbrosa, their photochemical, pharmacological properties are discussed.