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Which family does Mentha belong to?
Which family does Mentha belong to?
- Fabaceae
- Labiatae (correct)
- Asteraceae
- Rosaceae
What is the active constituent found in Mentha leaves?
What is the active constituent found in Mentha leaves?
- Menthol and eugenol (correct)
- Bitter principles and saponins
- Phenolic acids and rosmarinic acids
- Thymol and carvacrol
What is the general character of the stem in the Labiatae family?
What is the general character of the stem in the Labiatae family?
- Round with alternate leaves arrangement
- Hexagonal with spiral leaves arrangement
- Square with opposite decussate leaves arrangement (correct)
- Triangle-shaped with whorled leaves arrangement
What is the botanical name for Thyme?
What is the botanical name for Thyme?
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What are the medicinal uses of Mentha?
What are the medicinal uses of Mentha?
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How are volatile oils different from fixed oils?
How are volatile oils different from fixed oils?
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What is the medicinal use of Mentha?
What is the medicinal use of Mentha?
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Which phytochemical is NOT revealed in the guava leaf analysis?
Which phytochemical is NOT revealed in the guava leaf analysis?
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What are stevia sweeteners made from?
What are stevia sweeteners made from?
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Where are volatile oils accumulated in the plant?
Where are volatile oils accumulated in the plant?
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