Title:A CNN-based Machine Learning Model for the Identification of Herbal Drugs: A Case Study on Cumin
Volume: 3
Author(s): Subh Naman, Sanyam Sharma and Ashish Baldi*
Affiliation:
- Pharma Innovation Lab, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab
Technical University, Punjab, 151001, India
Keywords:
Adulteration, CNN, cumin, herbal authentication, efficientNet B4, machine learning model.
Abstract:
Background: This research paper showcases the creation and assessment of a machine
learning model utilizing the Efficient Net B4 architecture for the identification of cumin herbs
and any potential adulterants. The research presents a comprehensive overview of the model's
structure, emphasizing the different layers, their output dimensions, and the number of parameters.
Methods: The trained model consists of a grand total of 17,684,581 parameters, out of which
10,758 have been found eligible for training. The model has been found to exhibit exceptional
performance on the training dataset, with an accuracy of 98.73%, a recall score of 0.95, and an
F1 score of 0.93. This demonstrates its usefulness in accurately identifying cumin herbs. A confusion
matrix has also been developed, which has showcased the model's remarkable proficiency
in accurately detecting cumin herbs. Although there have been few occurrences of misclassification,
the model has consistently shown exceptional accuracy by accurately identifying the majority
of cases in both the "cumin" and "not cumin" categories.
Results: Upon comparing our model's performance to prior research, it has been found notable
for its high accuracy and the potential to be applied more broadly in the field of herbal identification.
This work offers an innovative way for recognizing cumin plants using machine learning,
despite the little research existing in this area. It also establishes a basis for future research on
identifying other important herbal items.
Conclusion: In conclusion, the machine learning model based on EfficientNet B4 has been found
to exhibit exceptional accuracy and show potential for practical use in identifying cumin herbs.
This study can significantly contribute to improving the authentication and quality assurance processes
in the herbal product business, paving the way for future advancements in this field.
