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What condition is the drug primarily noted to treat?
What condition is the drug primarily noted to treat?
Which of the following conditions is NOT mentioned as being treated by the drug?
Which of the following conditions is NOT mentioned as being treated by the drug?
Which traditional system of medicine includes uses for this drug?
Which traditional system of medicine includes uses for this drug?
In addition to mild hypertension, what type of infections can the drug help treat?
In addition to mild hypertension, what type of infections can the drug help treat?
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Which fungal condition is specifically treated with this drug?
Which fungal condition is specifically treated with this drug?
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What information is typically included in the description of a plant?
What information is typically included in the description of a plant?
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Which of the following is not typically an active constituent of a plant?
Which of the following is not typically an active constituent of a plant?
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What is usually necessary for proper identification of a plant?
What is usually necessary for proper identification of a plant?
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Which of the following typically contributes to the commercial value of a plant?
Which of the following typically contributes to the commercial value of a plant?
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Which plant characteristic is primarily focused on in its identification?
Which plant characteristic is primarily focused on in its identification?
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What is necessary for comparing the potency of a drug obtained from the same species?
What is necessary for comparing the potency of a drug obtained from the same species?
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Why might the potency of a drug vary when obtained from different sources of the same species?
Why might the potency of a drug vary when obtained from different sources of the same species?
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What is implied about drugs from a single species regarding potency?
What is implied about drugs from a single species regarding potency?
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If a drug is not compared with an authentic sample, what can be expected?
If a drug is not compared with an authentic sample, what can be expected?
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What key element is essential for ensuring consistent drug potency from a single species?
What key element is essential for ensuring consistent drug potency from a single species?
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What does the genus name Atropa refer to in relation to the plant's characteristics?
What does the genus name Atropa refer to in relation to the plant's characteristics?
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Which of the following genus names means 'sweet root'?
Which of the following genus names means 'sweet root'?
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What is the meaning of the name Glyccyrhiza derived from in its linguistic components?
What is the meaning of the name Glyccyrhiza derived from in its linguistic components?
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Which of the following is a synonym for Glyccyrhiza?
Which of the following is a synonym for Glyccyrhiza?
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The genus name 'Atropa' originates from which Greek term?
The genus name 'Atropa' originates from which Greek term?
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Which plant is known for having a black characteristic color?
Which plant is known for having a black characteristic color?
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What color is associated with Digitalis purpurea?
What color is associated with Digitalis purpurea?
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Which plant is recognized for producing a nice aroma?
Which plant is recognized for producing a nice aroma?
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What characteristic color is associated with Citrus aurantium?
What characteristic color is associated with Citrus aurantium?
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Which of the following is a plant that exhibits a yellow color?
Which of the following is a plant that exhibits a yellow color?
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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.
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Description
Explore the fascinating world of plant identification, focusing on their names, characteristics, and medicinal uses. This quiz covers distinctive features of various plants and how they can treat specific health conditions. Test your knowledge on the active constituents and aromas that define these unique species.
