Practical Notes on Applied and Forensic Pharmacognosy
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Which of the following is included in the structural standards for evaluating a crude vegetable drug?

  • Geographical distribution
  • Market demand
  • Macroscopical characters (correct)
  • Traditional uses

What is the purpose of evaluating a crude vegetable drug?

  • To measure its physical dimensions
  • To evaluate its resistance to environmental factors
  • To identify and determine its quality and purity (correct)
  • To assess its market value

What does the assay of fixed and volatile oils involve in the evaluation of a crude vegetable drug?

  • Measuring the color of fixed and volatile oils
  • Assessing the odor of fixed and volatile oils
  • Testing the temperature at which fixed and volatile oils evaporate
  • Determining the concentration of fixed and volatile oils (correct)

What is measured in microscopical linear measurements during the evaluation of a crude vegetable drug?

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What is assessed in the preliminary phytochemical screening as part of evaluating a crude vegetable drug?

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Macroscopical characters

These refer to the visible features of a crude vegetable drug, like shape, size, color, odor, and texture.

Crude vegetable drug evaluation

This process involves analyzing a raw plant material to determine its quality, purity, and suitability for use.

Fixed and volatile oil assay

This test measures the amount of fixed and volatile oils present in a crude vegetable drug.

Microscopical linear measurements

This involves measuring the dimensions of individual plant cells and structures under a microscope.

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Preliminary phytochemical screening

This involves identifying the presence of different chemical components in a crude vegetable drug.

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