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Production of Crude Drugs from Natural Resources

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What are the steps involved in the production of crude drugs from medicinal plants?

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

Explain the term 'crude drugs' and their origin.

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.

How far back can the human use of plants as medicines be traced, according to fossil records?

At least 60,000 years

What is the significance of collecting medicinal plant materials during the appropriate season or time period?

It ensures the best possible quality of both source materials and finished products. Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the term 'drug'?

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

Name one natural source from which crude drugs can be derived.

Plants, animals, or minerals Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for substances derived from natural sources such as plants, animals, or minerals, and have undergone no further treatment except collection and drying?

Crude drugs Signup and view all the answers

What are the four steps involved in the production of crude drugs from medicinal plants?

Selection & collection of medicinal plants, drying of plants, grinding of the dried plants, storage & packing of crude drugs Signup and view all the answers

How long ago can the human use of plants as medicines be traced back, according to fossil records?

At least 60,000 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the French word from which the term 'drug' was derived?

Drogue Signup and view all the answers