20 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a category of marker compounds mentioned in the text?
Positive markers
What are active principles?
Plant components with proven clinical effects
Which compound is mentioned as an active marker in the text?
Trigonelline
What is the purpose of analytical markers?
To determine the quality of herbal raw materials
Which compound is mentioned as a negative marker in the text?
Ginkgolic acids
Which method is NOT mentioned as a way to analyze marker compounds?
Mass spectrometry (MS)
What is the purpose of total phenolic content?
To determine the quality of herbal raw materials
What is the maximum acceptable range for negative markers in plants?
Zero
What is the therapeutic effect of active markers?
Known pharmacological activity
What is the purpose of marker compounds in the monograph of plants?
To determine the quality of herbal raw materials
Which compounds need to be measured in plants according to the monographs?
Aflatoxins
What is the purpose of determining the residual amount of pesticides in plants?
To ensure safety for consumption
What are the acceptable microbial counts for edible medicinal plants?
Salmonella: negative, E. coli: negative, Total aerobic microbial count: 105 CFU/g, Total combined yeasts/moulds count: 103 CFU/g
What factors determine the type of tests performed to control the quality of natural and traditional products?
Type of product (dosage forms), Administration route, Ingredients
If a monograph is available for a natural or traditional product, what should be done for testing?
Perform the tests according to the monograph
What is the acceptable range of markers used for standardization and determining the expiration date of natural products?
Determined in the monograph
Which category of compounds may be present in plants as toxic compounds?
Aflatoxins
What are the types of microbial tests recommended for some medicinal plants?
Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Total aerobic microbial count
What is the acceptable count for total aerobic microbial count in medicinal plants?
105 CFU/g
What is the acceptable count for total combined yeasts/moulds count in medicinal plants?
103 CFU/g
Test your knowledge on marker compounds and their categories! Learn about active principles, active markers, analytical markers, and negative markers. Discover the clinical effects of certain plant components and understand the pharmacological activity of different compounds.
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