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What term was used in the 19th century for the subject now known as Pharmacognosy?
What term was used in the 19th century for the subject now known as Pharmacognosy?
- Sarsaparilla
- Materia Medica (correct)
- Analecta Pharmacognostica
- De materia medica
Who coined the term Pharmacognosy in 1815 in the title of his work 'Analecta Pharmacognostica'?
Who coined the term Pharmacognosy in 1815 in the title of his work 'Analecta Pharmacognostica'?
- Smilacaceae
- Seydler (correct)
- Sarsaparilla
- Smilax regelii
Which of the following is an example of a secondary metabolite produced by plants?
Which of the following is an example of a secondary metabolite produced by plants?
- Alkaloids (correct)
- Carbohydrates
- Amino acids
- Proteins
What are the sources of drugs according to the content provided?
What are the sources of drugs according to the content provided?
What is the difference between primary metabolite and secondary metabolite?
What is the difference between primary metabolite and secondary metabolite?
What family does Sarsaparilla belong to?
What family does Sarsaparilla belong to?
Which geographical source is not mentioned for Sarsaparilla?
Which geographical source is not mentioned for Sarsaparilla?
What is the primary part used of Sarsaparilla?
What is the primary part used of Sarsaparilla?
What are the primary pharmacological properties of Sarsaparilla attributed to?
What are the primary pharmacological properties of Sarsaparilla attributed to?
What is one of the traditional uses of Sarsaparilla by tribal people in Peru and Honduras?
What is one of the traditional uses of Sarsaparilla by tribal people in Peru and Honduras?
What do European physicians primarily use sarsaparilla root for?
What do European physicians primarily use sarsaparilla root for?
What is the definition of Pharmacognosy?
What is the definition of Pharmacognosy?
How is Sarsaparilla described in terms of growth?
How is Sarsaparilla described in terms of growth?
What is sarsaparilla used to treat according to the text?
What is sarsaparilla used to treat according to the text?
Which plant chemicals are attributed to the pharmacological properties of Sarsaparilla?
Which plant chemicals are attributed to the pharmacological properties of Sarsaparilla?
Apart from skin problems such as psoriasis and dermatitis, what else is sarsaparilla used for according to the given text?
Apart from skin problems such as psoriasis and dermatitis, what else is sarsaparilla used for according to the given text?
