TNAU gets patent for novel biotechnological extraction of medicinal compound from cadambine tree
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has received a patent for a sustainable biotechnological method to extract medicinal compounds from the Cadambine tree. This new protocol reduces waste and solvent consumption in the production of traditional medicines.
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Advancements in green chemistry and biotechnology improve the sustainability and efficiency of the pharmaceutical industry.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has been granted patent for a biotechnological method of extracting medicinal compound from Cadambine tree, which finds mention in Sangam literature as a traditional medicine for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties.
The article is a straightforward report on a scientific achievement and patent grant.
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