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Turmeric is derived from the plant Curcuma longa Val.
False
Curcuminoids found in turmeric include Curcumin, Demethoxy Curcumin, and Tris - Demethoxy Curcumin.
False
Turmeric is primarily used as a colorant in the food industry.
False
The family Zingiberaceae is commonly known as the cardamom family.
False
Essential oil found in turmeric includes compounds like arturmerone, alpha-atlantone, and zingiberene.
True
This quiz provides an overview of botanical drugs, including standardized extracts, isolated constituents, and processed special extracts. It covers topics such as active constituents, pharmacological effects, clinical effectiveness, side effects, interactions with other drugs, and an example of a botanical drug (Curcuma domestica Val.).
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