REVIEW ON CHEMICAL PATTERN- CHANGES IN HERBS DUE TO GEOLOCATION VARIATION

ABSTRACT: Geographical variances significantly impact the chemical makeup of medicinal herbs, which in turn affects their pharmacological dependability and therapeutic potential. The content and diversity of phytochemicals including flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenoids, and phenolic acids are greatly influenced by variables like climate, altitude, soil type, and ecological interactions. Current research on geolocation-driven chemical diversity in medicinal plants is summarized in this review, emphasizing the value of geospatial technologies such as RFID, LIDAR, GPS, and Wi-Fi positioning systems in mapping and interpreting these differences. The paper highlights how accurate geolocation mapping and phytochemical profiling may guarantee the quality, effectiveness, and conservation of herbal resources through case studies like Gentiana rigescens. Additionally, the ability to monitor regional phytochemical dynamics and optimize agricultural techniques is improved by the combination of machine learning and molecular technologies. In the end, this multidisciplinary strategy has the potential to improve contemporary pharmacognosy as well as traditional herbal uses.