Medicinal Plants - PG 101

Botanical and Zoological

"Crude Drugs" are raw materials from plant or animal sources that are used before undergoing processing or modification. They can be fresh or dried, bulk or in powder form, and are the starting point for pharmaceutical products.

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<p>An indigenous plant grows in its native country, while an acclimatized plant has been adapted to grow in a different, non-native region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Cultivated plants are expensive to produce, and they are more susceptible to adverse weather and insect attacks due to their limited genetic diversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The study of medicines derived from natural sources, combining botany and chemistry.

Raw materials from plants or animals used for medicinal purposes, before extensive processing.

A book recognized by the government listing and describing drugs, serving as the legal authority for standards.

A scientist who identifies and characterizes medicinal plants, determines their purity, and investigates their chemical nature and potency.

Drugs listed and described in a pharmacopoeia, recognized by the government as safe and effective.

Drugs with established safety and medicinal efficacy but not yet recognized by the government and not listed in a pharmacopoeia.

A document providing information on a medicinal plant, including name, description, active constituents, uses, contraindications, and side effects.

The plant or animal source from which a drug is obtained, including the scientific name and family.

The region where a plant or animal yielding a drug grows, influencing its characteristics and active constituents.

The production and channels of trade of a drug, often indicated by a commercial name referring to the region of origin.

The naturally occurring plant life of a specific region, often documented in flora books.

The binomial system, developed by Linnaus, uses two words for naming plants: Genus and species.

The species name often refers to striking characters of the plant, for example, a striking color, aroma, or geographical origin.

The genus name may also refer to specific characters of the plant or have historical significance.

The practice of using traditional knowledge and remedies involving crude drugs to prevent and cure diseases.

The use of plants and their extracts for medicinal purposes, often based on traditional knowledge and remedies.

Medicinal plants can be collected from wild or cultivated sources, offering different advantages and disadvantages.

Wild plants are often cheap and have genuine quality, but are sparse, subject to overharvesting, and difficult to collect and transport.

Cultivated plants are expensive but allow for quality control, regular supply, and trained labor, but are susceptible to weather and pests.

Plants growing in their native region are called indigenous.

Plants growing in a foreign land, not their native home, are called naturalized.

Plants not of native origin are called exotic.

The active constituents of a plant can vary significantly depending on the region where it grows.

Plants cultivated in their native country usually contain higher levels of active constituents compared to those grown in new, non-native environments.

The Ebers Papyrus, a 70-foot-long medical scroll, lists 800 recipes and includes plants like acacia, colocynth, anise, onion, and palms.

The collection of plant materials for medicinal purposes was considered a sacred act in ancient India, emphasizing the purity and innocence of the collector.

The Chinese medicine system is known for its herbal remedies, with Ginseng, Rhubarb, and Ephedra being highly esteemed.