Medicinal Plant Collection and Processing Techniques

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Which part of the Solanaceous plant contains the highest alkaloid content?

Fruits

Leaves during the flowering stage (correct)

Roots

Stems

What is the purpose of the decortication process in the treatment of a drug before drying?

To increase the percentage of active principles in the drug

To remove the outer layer of the woody stem (cork) (correct)

To facilitate the drying process

To remove any diseased or insect-attacked parts

What is the purpose of the bleaching process in the treatment of a drug before drying?

To increase the concentration of active principles in the drug

To prevent insect attack on the drug

Both a and b (correct)

To alter the appearance of certain drugs when they are being prepared for the market

Which of the following is a step in the cleaning process of the collected plants before drying?

Removing the stalks from leaves and fruits Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of plant maturity should Santonica flower be collected?

When the flower buds are unexpanded Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in the cleaning process of the collected plants before drying?

Cutting the roots into slices and removing the stalks from leaves and fruits Signup and view all the answers

Why is packing important in the handling of crude drugs?

To protect the drugs and save storage space during shipment Signup and view all the answers

What may happen to Digitalis leaves during storage?

They may lose their activity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a dehydrating agent like quick lime or calcium chloride during drug storage?

To prevent hydrolysis of active constituents by enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What is a common change that occurs in aromatic drugs during storage?

They lose their aroma Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the deterioration of drugs by increasing the weight of the drug?

Moisture Signup and view all the answers

How does light impact delicate drugs with colors during storage?

It affects the delicate drugs negatively by leading to color changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of coating ginger with an inert substance like CaCO3 or CaSO4?

To prevent insect attack on the ginger Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a reason why drying is important for plant materials?

To increase the weight and bulk for better packing and storage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of artificial drying for plant materials?

Shade drying Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of treating tea leaves to 'set free soluble caffeine'?

To increase the caffeine content in the tea Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of treating vanilla pods to 'set free vanillin by oxidizing and hydrolyzing enzymes'?

To enhance the color and odor of the vanilla pods Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'decortication' process in the treatment of plant drugs?

To remove the outer protective layer of the plant drug Signup and view all the answers

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