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Botany: Clove and Hibiscus Flowers

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What is the main constituent of the dried flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum?

Volatile oils (correct)
Flavonoids
Anthocyanin coloring matter
Tannins

What is the primary active constituent responsible for the anthelmintic property of Santonica?

Artemisin
Santonin (correct)
Helenalin
Cineole

Which of the following flowers is used as a coloring matter for food and pharmaceutical preparations?

Jasmin
German Chamomile
Lavender
Hibiscus (correct)

Which of the following flowers is also known as American Saffron?

Safflower (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of the dried flowers of Lavendula officinalis?

In the manufacture of perfumes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Helianthus annuus?

As a coloring agent in food preparation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary constituent responsible for the antioxidant activity of Calendula?

Phenolic compounds (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following compounds is present in the volatile oil of Jasminum grandifolium?

Benzyl acetate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of the dried flower heads of Matricaria chamomila?

As a bitter stomachic and tonic (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the family of the plant Tilia europea?

Tiliaceae (C) Signup and view all the answers

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