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What is the main purpose of biological evaluation?
What is the main purpose of biological evaluation?
Which method is used for biological analysis?
Which method is used for biological analysis?
What does chemical evaluation mainly cover?
What does chemical evaluation mainly cover?
What is the purpose of quantitative tests in chemical evaluation?
What is the purpose of quantitative tests in chemical evaluation?
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Why is phytopharmacological evaluation essential?
Why is phytopharmacological evaluation essential?
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Study Notes
Evaluation of Crude Drugs
- Evaluation of a drug ensures the identity of a drug and determines its quality and purity.
- The main reasons behind the need for evaluation of crude drugs are:
- Biochemical variation in the drug
- Effect of treatment and storage of drugs
- Adulterations and substitutions
Types of Evaluation
- There are three types of evaluation:
Organoleptic Evaluation
- Refers to the study of drugs using organs of senses
- Methods of analysis include:
- Colour
- Odour
- Taste
- Size
- Shape
- Special features (e.g. touch, texture)
- Initial sight of the plant or extract can be so specific that it tends to identify itself
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Test your knowledge on the evaluation process of crude drugs, which ensures their identity, quality, and purity. This quiz covers the importance and methods of drug evaluation.