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What is the botanical origin of fenugreek?
What is the botanical origin of fenugreek?
- Fabaceae indica L.
- Trigonella foenum-graecum L. (correct)
- Trigonella major L.
- Fabaceae vulgare L.
Which of the following descriptions accurately characterizes fenugreek seeds?
Which of the following descriptions accurately characterizes fenugreek seeds?
- Uniformly spherical and bland in taste
- Very hard with a strong characteristic odor (correct)
- Soft and circular with no odor
- Irregularly triangular in shape
What family does Trigonella foenum-graecum belong to?
What family does Trigonella foenum-graecum belong to?
- Rosaceae
- Fabaceae (correct)
- Lamiaceae
- Asteraceae
How would you describe the shape of fenugreek seeds?
How would you describe the shape of fenugreek seeds?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with fenugreek seeds?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with fenugreek seeds?
What is the native geographical origin of the plant known as Quillaia?
What is the native geographical origin of the plant known as Quillaia?
Which compound is the principal aglycone found in the saponins of Quillaia?
Which compound is the principal aglycone found in the saponins of Quillaia?
What property of Quillaia contributes to its use as an expectorant?
What property of Quillaia contributes to its use as an expectorant?
In addition to being an expectorant, how else is Quillaia used?
In addition to being an expectorant, how else is Quillaia used?
What is one of the roles of the saponin extract from Quillaia in the context of vaccines?
What is one of the roles of the saponin extract from Quillaia in the context of vaccines?
What is the primary use of Senna Powder in large doses?
What is the primary use of Senna Powder in large doses?
Which substance is used to extract the filtrate in the Borntrager test for Senna Powder?
Which substance is used to extract the filtrate in the Borntrager test for Senna Powder?
What is the first step in the Borntrager test for analyzing Senna Powder?
What is the first step in the Borntrager test for analyzing Senna Powder?
What is the purpose of the Borntrager test?
What is the purpose of the Borntrager test?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Borntrager test?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Borntrager test?
What effect do the chemicals in Lobelia have on mucus?
What effect do the chemicals in Lobelia have on mucus?
Which condition is NOT typically treated with Lobelia?
Which condition is NOT typically treated with Lobelia?
What type of matter is Lobelia said to contain?
What type of matter is Lobelia said to contain?
Which property of Lobelia makes it useful in treating respiratory conditions?
Which property of Lobelia makes it useful in treating respiratory conditions?
In treating chronic bronchitis, Lobelia is primarily used for what purpose?
In treating chronic bronchitis, Lobelia is primarily used for what purpose?
What is the primary cause of death in rodents that consume red squill?
What is the primary cause of death in rodents that consume red squill?
Why is red squill effective as a rodenticide?
Why is red squill effective as a rodenticide?
What is the scientific name of the red squill plant?
What is the scientific name of the red squill plant?
What is unique about the way rodents respond to consuming red squill?
What is unique about the way rodents respond to consuming red squill?
What is the primary symptom exhibited by rodents before death after consuming red squill?
What is the primary symptom exhibited by rodents before death after consuming red squill?
Study Notes
Semen Trigonellae (Fenugreek)
- Dried seeds from Trigonella foenum-graecum L., part of the Fabaceae family.
- Seeds are hard, irregularly shaped (rhomboidal, oblong, or square), and have a strong odour.
- Purgative properties when consumed in large doses.
- Borntrager test utilized for chemical analysis of the seeds.
Geographical Origin
- Native to Chile, Peru, and Bolivia.
Physical Characteristics
- Occurs in flat strips measuring 3–10 mm thick.
- Bark cork is removed.
- Powder is highly sternutatory and froths abundantly when mixed with water.
Chemical Constituents
- Contains 10% triterpene saponins with over 60 identified types.
- Principal sapogenin is quillaic acid.
Uses and Applications
- Functions as an expectorant.
- Acts as a foaming agent in beverages.
- Used as a soap substitute.
- Extract serves as an adjuvant in vaccines, notably including the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.
Key Notes
- Saponins promote the production of watery mucus, aiding in phlegm clearance through coughing.
- Quillaia extract believed to bolster both humoral and cell-mediated immunity.
Additional Information
- Red squill (Drimia indica) serves as a rodenticide, inducing death through convulsions and respiratory failure.
- Lobelia contains compounds that may help thin mucus, beneficial for bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis.
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This quiz is about the botanical origin and description of Semen Trigonellae, also known as Fenugreek. It covers the plant's family, seed shape, and characteristic odor.
