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Which family does Linseed belong to?
Which family does Linseed belong to?
- Asteraceae
- Rutaceae
- Fabaceae
- Linnaceae (correct)
What type of seed is Linseed?
What type of seed is Linseed?
- Exalbuminous
- Epigeal
- Hypogeous
- Albuminous (correct)
What is the medicinally important property of Linseed?
What is the medicinally important property of Linseed?
- Expectorant and bronchodilator
- Antipyretic and analgesic
- Demulcent and treatment of constipation (correct)
- Diuretic and anti-inflammatory
Which active constituent is found in Linseed?
Which active constituent is found in Linseed?
Which layer in the testa of Linseed contains polygonal cells with pitted walls and reddish-brown contents?
Which layer in the testa of Linseed contains polygonal cells with pitted walls and reddish-brown contents?
Which of the following is NOT a macroscopical character of Linseed (flax seed)?
Which of the following is NOT a macroscopical character of Linseed (flax seed)?
Which active constituent is NOT found in Linseed?
Which active constituent is NOT found in Linseed?
Which layer in the testa of Linseed contains thick cellulosic walls with distinct intercellular spaces?
Which layer in the testa of Linseed contains thick cellulosic walls with distinct intercellular spaces?
What is the medicinally important property of Linseed?
What is the medicinally important property of Linseed?
Which family does Linseed (flax seed) belong to?
Which family does Linseed (flax seed) belong to?
Study Notes
Linseed (Flax Seed) Characteristics
- Linseed belongs to the Linaceae family.
- Linseed is a type of seed.
Medicinal Properties
- Linseed has a medicinally important property, which is its mucilage content.
Active Constituents
- The active constituent found in Linseed is mucilage.
- Linseed does not contain alkaloids.
Anatomy of Linseed
- The layer in the testa of Linseed that contains polygonal cells with pitted walls and reddish-brown contents is the sclerenchymatous layer.
- The layer in the testa of Linseed that contains thick cellulosic walls with distinct intercellular spaces is the parenchymatous layer.
Macroscopical Characters
- One macroscopical character of Linseed (flax seed) is not its odor.
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Test your knowledge about drugs derived from medicinal seeds like Linseed, Foenugreek, and Nuxvomica. This quiz covers the origin, macroscopical characters, and medicinal uses of these seeds.
