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Which of the following best describes pharmacognosy?
Which of the following best describes pharmacognosy?
- The study of synthetic drugs and their effects on the body
- The study of the biological, biochemical, and economic features of medicinal products (correct)
- The study of voodoo tribes and their medicinal practices
- The study of traditional medicines and their preparation methods
Which civilization practiced embalming and used the Papyrus Ebers?
Which civilization practiced embalming and used the Papyrus Ebers?
- Babylonians
- Greeks
- Egyptians (correct)
- Indians
Who wrote the book 'De Materia Medica' that described around 600 plants?
Who wrote the book 'De Materia Medica' that described around 600 plants?
- Galen
- Sushruta
- Dioscorides (correct)
- Charaka
What is the focus of pharmacognosy?
What is the focus of pharmacognosy?
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What is the main purpose of Ayurveda?
What is the main purpose of Ayurveda?
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