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What is the primary health benefit associated with Hawthorn berry?
What is the primary health benefit associated with Hawthorn berry?
- Enhances skin complexion
- Boosts memory
- Supports heart health (correct)
- Improves digestion
The active constituents of Hawthorn berry include procyanidins and flavonoids.
The active constituents of Hawthorn berry include procyanidins and flavonoids.
True (A)
What is the family classification of Crataegus lavigata?
What is the family classification of Crataegus lavigata?
Rosaceae
Match the following active constituents with their respective types:
Match the following active constituents with their respective types:
The dried ripe fruits of __________ are known as Hawthorn berry.
The dried ripe fruits of __________ are known as Hawthorn berry.
Which of the following is a non-bitter flavonoid glycoside mentioned?
Which of the following is a non-bitter flavonoid glycoside mentioned?
Vitamin A, B, and C are not present in small amounts in the content.
Vitamin A, B, and C are not present in small amounts in the content.
What is the primary use of bitter and non-bitter flavonoids as mentioned?
What is the primary use of bitter and non-bitter flavonoids as mentioned?
_____ substances in the white rind are mentioned in the content.
_____ substances in the white rind are mentioned in the content.
Which of the following is a primary use of Triticum sativum?
Which of the following is a primary use of Triticum sativum?
Match the following constituents with their properties or uses:
Match the following constituents with their properties or uses:
Triticum sativum is ineffective against fatty liver in alcoholics.
Triticum sativum is ineffective against fatty liver in alcoholics.
What type of fatty degeneration does Triticum sativum help reduce in the liver?
What type of fatty degeneration does Triticum sativum help reduce in the liver?
Triticum sativum belongs to the family _____ (Fam.) Gramineae.
Triticum sativum belongs to the family _____ (Fam.) Gramineae.
Match the following health benefits with their respective plant sources:
Match the following health benefits with their respective plant sources:
Study Notes
Hawthorn (Crataegus)
- Origin: Dried ripe fruits of Crataegus lavigata, from the Rosaceae family
- Active Constituents:
- Procyanidins (leucoanthocyanidins)
- Flavonoids: Hyperoside and neohisperidin
- Vitamin A, B, and C (small amounts)
- Non-bitter flavonoids: Hesperidin
- Pectic substances in the rind
- Actions and Uses:
- Flavoring agent
- Antihepatotoxic: Helps regenerate liver cells as a powerful antioxidant
- Reduces toxic fatty degeneration in the liver
- Treats fatty liver in alcoholics and liver cirrhosis
- Wheat Grain (Triticum sativum): Dried fruits from the Gramineae family.
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Explore the benefits and active constituents of Hawthorn (Crataegus lavigata). This quiz covers its uses as a flavoring agent and its role in liver health, particularly for conditions like fatty liver and cirrhosis. Test your knowledge on this fascinating herbal remedy!
