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Pharmacognosy Introduction and Sources of Drugs

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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'?

Smilacaceae

Seydler (correct)

Sarsaparilla

Smilax regelii

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?

Plants, Animals, Marine & Tissue culture Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between primary metabolite and secondary metabolite?

Primary metabolites are directly involved in growth and development while secondary metabolites have no role in normal growth. Signup and view all the answers

What family does Sarsaparilla belong to?

Smilacaceae Signup and view all the answers

Which geographical source is not mentioned for Sarsaparilla?

Africa Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary part used of Sarsaparilla?

Root Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary pharmacological properties of Sarsaparilla attributed to?

Plant steroids Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the traditional uses of Sarsaparilla by tribal people in Peru and Honduras?

Curing headaches Signup and view all the answers

What do European physicians primarily use sarsaparilla root for?

Tonic Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Pharmacognosy?

Study of medicinal and related products obtained from natural origins Signup and view all the answers

How is Sarsaparilla described in terms of growth?

Woody vine up to a height of 50 m Signup and view all the answers

What is sarsaparilla used to treat according to the text?

Arthritis and Gout Signup and view all the answers

Which plant chemicals are attributed to the pharmacological properties of Sarsaparilla?

Smilagenin, sarsasapogenin, sitosterol, stigmasterol Signup and view all the answers

Apart from skin problems such as psoriasis and dermatitis, what else is sarsaparilla used for according to the given text?

Treating wounds and cough Signup and view all the answers