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What are crude drugs?
Substances derived from natural sources with therapeutic properties and pharmacological action
How far back can the human use of plants as medicines be traced?
At least 60,000 years
What is the first step in the production of crude drugs from medicinal plants?
Selection & collection of medicinal plants
What term was the word 'drug' derived from?
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What should be considered when collecting medicinal plant materials?
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What is the term 'drug' derived from?
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How far back can the human use of plants as medicines be traced?
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