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What is the botanical origin of fenugreek?
Which of the following descriptions accurately characterizes fenugreek seeds?
What family does Trigonella foenum-graecum belong to?
How would you describe the shape of fenugreek seeds?
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Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with fenugreek seeds?
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What is the native geographical origin of the plant known as Quillaia?
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Which compound is the principal aglycone found in the saponins of Quillaia?
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What property of Quillaia contributes to its use as an expectorant?
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In addition to being an expectorant, how else is Quillaia used?
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What is one of the roles of the saponin extract from Quillaia in the context of vaccines?
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What is the primary use of Senna Powder in large doses?
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Which substance is used to extract the filtrate in the Borntrager test for Senna Powder?
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What is the first step in the Borntrager test for analyzing Senna Powder?
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What is the purpose of the Borntrager test?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the Borntrager test?
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What effect do the chemicals in Lobelia have on mucus?
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Which condition is NOT typically treated with Lobelia?
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What type of matter is Lobelia said to contain?
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Which property of Lobelia makes it useful in treating respiratory conditions?
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In treating chronic bronchitis, Lobelia is primarily used for what purpose?
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What is the primary cause of death in rodents that consume red squill?
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Why is red squill effective as a rodenticide?
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What is the scientific name of the red squill plant?
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What is unique about the way rodents respond to consuming red squill?
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What is the primary symptom exhibited by rodents before death after consuming red squill?
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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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Description
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.
