18 Questions
Which part of the Solanaceous plant contains the highest alkaloid content?
Leaves during the flowering stage
What is the purpose of the decortication process in the treatment of a drug before drying?
To remove the outer layer of the woody stem (cork)
What is the purpose of the bleaching process in the treatment of a drug before drying?
Both a and b
Which of the following is a step in the cleaning process of the collected plants before drying?
Removing the stalks from leaves and fruits
At what stage of plant maturity should Santonica flower be collected?
When the flower buds are unexpanded
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
Why is packing important in the handling of crude drugs?
To protect the drugs and save storage space during shipment
What may happen to Digitalis leaves during storage?
They may lose their activity
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
What is a common change that occurs in aromatic drugs during storage?
They lose their aroma
Which factor contributes to the deterioration of drugs by increasing the weight of the drug?
Moisture
How does light impact delicate drugs with colors during storage?
It affects the delicate drugs negatively by leading to color changes
What is the primary purpose of coating ginger with an inert substance like CaCO3 or CaSO4?
To prevent insect attack on the ginger
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
Which of the following is NOT a method of artificial drying for plant materials?
Shade drying
What is the primary purpose of treating tea leaves to 'set free soluble caffeine'?
To increase the caffeine content in the tea
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
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
Test your knowledge on the collection and processing techniques of medicinal plants. Learn about methods such as cleaning, garbling, bleaching, and curing before drying the plants for medicinal use.
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