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What is the colour of the dried sliced scales of fleshy inner bulb of Urgin'ea maritima?
What is the colour of the dried sliced scales of fleshy inner bulb of Urgin'ea maritima?
- Red
- Yellow (correct)
- Brown
- White
What is the shape of the dried sliced scales of fleshy inner bulb of Urgin'ea maritima?
What is the shape of the dried sliced scales of fleshy inner bulb of Urgin'ea maritima?
- Spherical
- Pear shape tapering at both ends (correct)
- Cubical
- Cylindrical
What is the taste of the dried sliced scales of fleshy inner bulb of Urgin'ea maritima?
What is the taste of the dried sliced scales of fleshy inner bulb of Urgin'ea maritima?
- Sweet
- Bitter, mucilaginous and acrid (correct)
- Sour
- Salty
Which of the following is a chemical constituent of Urgin'ea maritima?
Which of the following is a chemical constituent of Urgin'ea maritima?
What is the family of Urgin'ea maritima?
What is the family of Urgin'ea maritima?
What is the function of adding iodine solution in the microscopic evaluation of Urgin'ea maritima?
What is the function of adding iodine solution in the microscopic evaluation of Urgin'ea maritima?
What is one of the pharmacological uses of Urgin'ea maritima?
What is one of the pharmacological uses of Urgin'ea maritima?
What is the botanical origin of the plant?
What is the botanical origin of the plant?
What is the diameter of the dried sliced scales of fleshy inner bulb of Urgin'ea maritima?
What is the diameter of the dried sliced scales of fleshy inner bulb of Urgin'ea maritima?
What is the purpose of heating the slide gently over the low flame Bunsen burner in the microscopic evaluation of Urgin'ea maritima?
What is the purpose of heating the slide gently over the low flame Bunsen burner in the microscopic evaluation of Urgin'ea maritima?
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Study Notes
Apis Mellifica
- Source: Honey comb
- Family: Apidae
- Chemical Constituents: Lactones, Myricyl palmitate, Hentriacontane, Palmitic, Hypogaeic acid, Myricyl stearate, Hydroxyl palmitic acid, Melone, Pollen pigments
- Macroscopic Features: Yellowish or brownish yellow colour, Honey like odour, Slightly balsamic taste
- Uses: Plasters, Ointments, Face creams, Wax paper, Candle, Shoe polish, Medicinal preparations for skin cracks
Ephedra
- Botanical Origin: Quercus infectoria
- Part used: Vegetable outgrowth on twigs of dyer’s oak
- Family: Fagaceae
- Chemical Constituents: Gallic acid, Ellagic acid, Gallotanic acid, Starch, Calcium oxalate, Methyl oleanolate
- Macroscopic Features: Sub spherical shape, Brownish or yellowish brown colour, Very astringent taste, 10-2.5cm diameter
- Uses: Astringent, Tanning, Dyeing, Manufacturing of inks and tannic acid
Nutmeg
- Aims & objectives: Explore pharmacological activities, Investigate pharmacological effects, Determine geographical distribution and ecological requirements
- Botanical Origin: Not mentioned
- Family: Not mentioned
- Part used: Not mentioned
- Chemical constituents: Not mentioned
- Macroscopic Features: Not mentioned
- Uses: Not mentioned
Urginea Maritima
- Botanical Origin: Urginea maritima
- Family: Liliaceae
- Part used: Dried sliced scales of fleshy inner bulb
- Chemical Constituents: Cardiotonic glycosides, Scillaren A, Scillaren B, Mucilages, Ca-oxalate, Scillipheoside
- Macroscopic Features: Yellow colour, Slight odour, Bitter, mucilaginous and acrid taste, Pear shape tapering at both ends, 15-30 cm diameter
- Uses: Expectorant, Diuretic, Emetic action, Cardiotonic
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