Pharmacognosy Overview

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What is the origin of the word 'pharmacognosy'?

Greek (correct)

Spanish

French

Latin

Who was the first to use the term 'pharmacognosy'?

Greeks

Austrian Physician

Schmidt (correct)

American Society of Pharmacognosy

Which organisms are NOT typically studied in pharmacognosy according to the text?

Plants

Insects (correct)

Marine Organisms

Microbes

What is a common product derived from fungi mentioned in pharmacognosy studies?

Penicillin Signup and view all the answers

According to the American Society of Pharmacognosy, what type of molecules are typically studied in pharmacognosy?

Natural product molecules Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people worldwide rely on traditional herbal medicine for their primary health care needs?

70-80% Signup and view all the answers

In the context of herbal medicine, what does the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasize about the practice?

It should be safe and efficacious. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the practice of herbal medicine considered important globally?

It is relied upon by a significant percentage of the world's population. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of alginic acid as mentioned in the text?

Act as a toothpaste binder Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes agar based on the text?

It is obtained from seaweed in Japan, Korea, and the USA Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes alginic acid from agar based on the text?

Alginic acid is used in traditional medicine practices Signup and view all the answers

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