Plant Identification and Uses

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

What condition is the drug primarily noted to treat?

  • Mild hypertension (correct)
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Severe hypertension

Which of the following conditions is NOT mentioned as being treated by the drug?

  • Rheumatic conditions
  • Anxiety disorders (correct)
  • Respiratory infections
  • Urinary tract infections

Which traditional system of medicine includes uses for this drug?

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Ayurveda (correct)
  • Homeopathy
  • Unani

In addition to mild hypertension, what type of infections can the drug help treat?

<p>Respiratory infections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fungal condition is specifically treated with this drug?

<p>Ringworm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information is typically included in the description of a plant?

<p>Common and Latin names along with identification features (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not typically an active constituent of a plant?

<p>Carbon compounds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is usually necessary for proper identification of a plant?

<p>Visualization through photos or drawings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following typically contributes to the commercial value of a plant?

<p>Presence of valuable active constituents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant characteristic is primarily focused on in its identification?

<p>Physical attributes and morphology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for comparing the potency of a drug obtained from the same species?

<p>An authentic or genuine sample (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might the potency of a drug vary when obtained from different sources of the same species?

<p>Different harvesting times (B), Natural climatic conditions (C), Differences in manufacturing processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about drugs from a single species regarding potency?

<p>They have the same potency with a genuine sample (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a drug is not compared with an authentic sample, what can be expected?

<p>The potency can vary unpredictably (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What key element is essential for ensuring consistent drug potency from a single species?

<p>An authenticated sample for comparison (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the genus name Atropa refer to in relation to the plant's characteristics?

<p>A Greek fate that cuts the thread of life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following genus names means 'sweet root'?

<p>Glyccyrhiza (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the name Glyccyrhiza derived from in its linguistic components?

<p>Sweet root (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a synonym for Glyccyrhiza?

<p>Senna (B), Sana (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The genus name 'Atropa' originates from which Greek term?

<p>Atropos (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is known for having a black characteristic color?

<p>Piper nigrum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color is associated with Digitalis purpurea?

<p>Purple (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is recognized for producing a nice aroma?

<p>Myristica fragrans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic color is associated with Citrus aurantium?

<p>Golden-yellow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a plant that exhibits a yellow color?

<p>Digitalis lanata (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

Study Notes

Plant Identification

  • Plant name includes English, Latin, commercial names, and synonyms.
  • Plant description aids identification.
  • Active constituents are named and quantified.

Plant Uses

  • Used to treat mild hypertension.
  • Used to treat respiratory and urinary tract infections, ringworm, and rheumatic conditions.
  • Authentic samples, with consistent potency, are crucial for reliable drug quality.

Plant Characteristics

  • Distinctive colors can aid identification.
  • Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is black.
  • Bitter orange (Citrus aurantium) is golden-yellow.
  • Purple foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is purple.
  • Woolly foxglove (Digitalis lanata) is yellow.

Plant Aroma and Genus Naming

  • Aromatic plants emit distinctive smells.
  • Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) has a pleasant aroma.
  • Genus names can be linked to plant characteristics.
  • Atropa is named after the Greek fate, Atropos, who cuts the thread of life.
  • Glyccyrhiza means "sweet root".

Synonym Examples

  • Senna, Sana, Sanamakki are synonyms for a specific plant.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

Related Documents

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser