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Which plant-derived drug is used in the treatment of mild to moderate depression?
Which plant-derived drug is used in the treatment of mild to moderate depression?
- The herb of St John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) (correct)
- The leaves of Ginkgo biloba
- The roots of Valerian
- The bark of Cinchona
What type of drugs form the basis for herbal remedies or phytomedicines?
What type of drugs form the basis for herbal remedies or phytomedicines?
- Chemically modified drugs derived from minerals
- Synthetic drugs manufactured in laboratories
- Botanical drugs derived from specific parts of a medicinal plant (correct)
- Biological drugs derived from animal sources
What kind of knowledge base is needed for a pharmacist dealing with herbal supplements?
What kind of knowledge base is needed for a pharmacist dealing with herbal supplements?
- Modern scientific, chemical, and toxicological knowledge only
- Traditional use & ethnobotany, combined with modern scientific, chemical, toxicological, pharmacological & clinical research (correct)
- Basic knowledge of traditional use only
- Clinical research and modern pharmacological knowledge only
What position might some consider under the term rational phytotherapy?
What position might some consider under the term rational phytotherapy?
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What is the primary use of the leaves of Ginkgo biloba?
What is the primary use of the leaves of Ginkgo biloba?
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St. John's wort is used in the treatment of severe depression
St. John's wort is used in the treatment of severe depression
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The pharmacist dealing with herbal supplements requires knowledge of traditional use & ethnobotany
The pharmacist dealing with herbal supplements requires knowledge of traditional use & ethnobotany
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Ginkgo biloba is used for cognitive deficiencies in the elderly
Ginkgo biloba is used for cognitive deficiencies in the elderly
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Phytomedicines are based on botanical drugs
Phytomedicines are based on botanical drugs
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Hypericum perforatum is the herb of St. John's wort
Hypericum perforatum is the herb of St. John's wort
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