Production of Crude Drugs from Natural Resources

1. Selection and collection of medicinal plants2. Drying of plants3. Grinding of the dried plants4. Storage and packing of crude drugs

Crude drugs are substances derived from natural sources such as plants, animals, or minerals, which have therapeutic properties and pharmacological action. They have undergone no further treatment to advance medicinal value except for collection and drying for preservation, packing, or marketing.

At least 60,000 years

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<p>The term 'drug' was derived from the French word 'drogue' or dried herbs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plants, animals, or minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Selection &amp; collection of medicinal plants, drying of plants, grinding of the dried plants, storage &amp; packing of crude drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At least 60,000 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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