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In which region is Sarsaparilla found?
What is the popular name for the plant with the part used as root?
Which pharmacological properties of Sarsaparilla can be attributed to plant steroids?
How tall does Sarsaparilla grow?
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What is the traditional use of Sarsaparilla in Peru and Honduras?
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According to European physicians, what is the primary use of sarsaparilla root?
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What is the definition of Pharmacognosy?
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What does sarsaparilla's pharmacological properties include?
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What is the primary use of sarsaparilla according to European physicians?
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What are the traditional uses of sarsaparilla according to indigenous populations of Central & South America?
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What term was used for the subject now known as Pharmacognosy in the 19th century?
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Who coined the term Pharmacognosy in 1815?
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What is the botanical name for Sarsaparilla?
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Which of the following were mentioned as sources of drugs in the introductory text?
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What is the primary role of secondary metabolites in plants?
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Which term is used for chemicals produced by the plants for normal growth, development, and reproduction or other primary functions?
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Study Notes
Sarsaparilla
- Found in Central and South America
- Also known as Smilax ornata
- Pharmacological properties due to plant steroids
Characteristics
- Can grow up to 50 feet tall
Traditional Uses
- In Peru and Honduras, used to treat skin ailments and as a tonic
- According to European physicians, primarily used to treat skin conditions
- In Central and South America, used by indigenous populations to treat various ailments
Pharmacognosy
- Study of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of drugs of natural origin
- Term coined by Johann Adam Schmidt in 1815
- Previously known as Materia Medica in the 19th century
Plant Metabolites
- Primary metabolites: chemicals produced for growth, development, and reproduction
- Secondary metabolites: chemicals produced for adaptation to environment, with roles in defense, attraction, and protection
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Test your knowledge of the definition, history, scope, and development of Pharmacognosy, as well as the sources of drugs such as plants, animals, marine, and tissue culture. Learn about organized drugs, unorganized drugs, primary metabolites, and secondary metabolites.
