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Which classification groups crude drugs into parts of plants like leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, barks, and roots?
Which classification groups crude drugs into parts of plants like leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, barks, and roots?
- Organic classification
- Pharmacological classification
- Chemical classification
- Morphological classification (correct)
In the chemical classification of crude drugs, which group is an example of an important constituent?
In the chemical classification of crude drugs, which group is an example of an important constituent?
- Volatile Oils
- Alkaloids (correct)
- Carminatives
- Bulk laxatives
What is the main basis for grouping crude drugs according to their pharmacological action or therapeutic uses?
What is the main basis for grouping crude drugs according to their pharmacological action or therapeutic uses?
- Plant genera
- Pharmacological classification (correct)
- Chemical reactivity
- Morphological classification
Which family does the Genus Glycyrrhiza belong to?
Which family does the Genus Glycyrrhiza belong to?
Which division do Angiosperms belong to in the Spermatophyta Phylum?
Which division do Angiosperms belong to in the Spermatophyta Phylum?
Which of the following is an example of a drug acting on the gastrointestinal tract as per the pharmacological classification?
Which of the following is an example of a drug acting on the gastrointestinal tract as per the pharmacological classification?
Which classification of crude drugs includes materials that consist of parts of plants and are made up of cells?
Which classification of crude drugs includes materials that consist of parts of plants and are made up of cells?
How are crude drugs classified in alphabetical classification?
How are crude drugs classified in alphabetical classification?
Which classification of crude drugs comprises a diverse group of solid and liquid materials that do not consist of parts of plants?
Which classification of crude drugs comprises a diverse group of solid and liquid materials that do not consist of parts of plants?
What is the basis for the taxonomical (biological) classification of crude drugs?
What is the basis for the taxonomical (biological) classification of crude drugs?
Which classification of crude drugs arranges them based on their Latin and English names?
Which classification of crude drugs arranges them based on their Latin and English names?
What is the action of Opium in the central nervous system?
What is the action of Opium in the central nervous system?
Which drug acts as an Antihypertensive according to the text?
Which drug acts as an Antihypertensive according to the text?
What is the function of Cinchona in drugs acting on cardio-vascular system?
What is the function of Cinchona in drugs acting on cardio-vascular system?
Which plant is associated with Anticholinergic action?
Which plant is associated with Anticholinergic action?
What is the primary function of Digitalis according to the text?
What is the primary function of Digitalis according to the text?
'Male fern' is associated with which pharmacological classification?
'Male fern' is associated with which pharmacological classification?
Study Notes
Classification of Crude Drugs
- Organoleptic classification groups crude drugs into parts of plants like leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, barks, and roots.
- Glycosides are an example of an important constituent in the chemical classification of crude drugs.
Classification based on Pharmacological Action
- The main basis for grouping crude drugs according to their pharmacological action or therapeutic uses is the affected body system or disease.
- Opium acts as a sedative and hypnotic in the central nervous system.
- Veratrum album is an example of an Antihypertensive drug.
- Cinchona is used in drugs acting on the cardio-vascular system.
- Atropa belladonna is associated with Anticholinergic action.
- Digitalis is used in drugs acting on the heart.
Classification of Crude Drugs by Origin
- Crude drugs can be classified as plant-based or non-plant-based materials.
- Plant-based materials consist of parts of plants and are made up of cells.
- Non-plant-based materials are a diverse group of solid and liquid materials that do not consist of parts of plants.
Taxonomical Classification
- The Genus Glycyrrhiza belongs to the Leguminosae family.
- Angiosperms belong to the Spermatophyta Phylum and are classified under the division Angiospermae.
Alphabetical Classification
- Crude drugs are classified in alphabetical order based on their Latin and English names.
Pharmacological Classification
- 'Male fern' is associated with anthelmintic action, which is a type of drug acting on the gastrointestinal tract.
- Different drugs are classified based on their action on various body systems, such as cardio-vascular, central nervous, and gastrointestinal systems.
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Learn about the different classifications of crude drugs and understand the scheme for pharmacognostic studies of a crude drug. Explore how crude drugs are categorized as organized (cellular) or unorganized (acellular) substances.
