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Which plant family does Podophyllum belong to?
Which plant family does Podophyllum belong to?
- Berberidaceae (correct)
- Liliac
- Asteraceae
- Ranunculaceae
What is the approximate percentage of podophyllotoxin in the resin of Podophyllum hexandrum or Podophyllum emodi?
What is the approximate percentage of podophyllotoxin in the resin of Podophyllum hexandrum or Podophyllum emodi?
- 20%
- 60%
- 10%
- 40% (correct)
What is the primary medical use of Podophyllum resin?
What is the primary medical use of Podophyllum resin?
- In the management of lymphatic leukemia
- As a purgative for constipation due to hepatic disorders (correct)
- For the treatment of brain tumors in children
- In the treatment of warts due to its antiviral properties
What is the source of White Hellebore?
What is the source of White Hellebore?
What is the active constituent present in higher amount in Podophyllum resin compared to the American drug?
What is the active constituent present in higher amount in Podophyllum resin compared to the American drug?