25 Questions
What is the Arabic translation of 'Wild cherry bark'?
قشر الكرز البرى
Which option is NOT a type of bark?
Quillaia
What is the number corresponding to Witch hazel bark?
7
What is the English translation of 'القشرة الصابونيت'?
Soapbark
How many options are listed in the provided text?
9
What is the purpose of the Sudan III stain in chemical tests?
To produce an orange-red color
What is the resulting color of the Sudan III stain with volatile oil?
Orange-red
Which of the following properties is NOT mentioned in the text?
Antioxidant
What type of compounds are being referred to in the text?
Organic compounds
What is the role of the bitter stomachic compound?
To relieve digestive issues
What is the common name of Canella alba?
White cinnamon
What part of the Canella alba plant is used?
Dried middle and inner barks
What is the family of Canella alba?
Canellaceae
What is the name of the bark obtained from Canella alba?
Exfoliated bark
What is another name for Canella alba?
Wild cinnamon
What is the purpose of Wild cherry bark as an anthelmintic?
To expel tape worms
What is the family of the plant from which Wild cherry bark is obtained?
Rosaceae
When is the ideal time to collect Wild cherry bark?
In the autumn
What is the result of the FeCl3 chemical test on Wild cherry bark?
A blue-black color is produced
What is another use of Wild cherry bark?
As an astringent
What color is produced due to tannins when using FeCl3?
Blue-black
Which part of Quillaia saponaria is used?
Dried inner/decorticated barks
What is the family of Quillaia saponaria?
Rosaceae
What type of compound is being referred to in the context of Quillaia saponaria?
Saponins
What is the purpose of using chemical tests like FeCl3?
To detect the presence of tannins
Study Notes
Types of Barks
Witch Hazel Bark
- Witch hazel bark is a type of bark used for medicinal purposes
Quillaia (Soap Bark)
- Quillaia is derived from the dried inner/decorticated barks of Quillaia saponaria (Family: Rosaceae)
- Quillaia is used for medicinal purposes
Canella (White Cinnamon or Wild Cinnamon)
- Canella is derived from the dried middle and inner barks of Canella alba (Family: Canellaceea)
- Uses of Canella include:
- Anthelmintic for tape worms (expels not kills)
- Astringent
- Chemical test: FeCl3 produces a blue-black color due to tannins
- Chemical test: Sudan III stain produces an orange-red color with volatile oil
Wild Cherry Bark
- Wild cherry bark is derived from the dried barks of Prunus serotina (Family: Rosaceae), collected in autumn
- Chemical test: FeCl3 produces a blue-black color due to tannins
Bitter Stomachic and Carminative
- Bitter stomachic and carminative are types of medicinal properties
- They can be used to treat digestive issues
Learn about different types of barks used for medicinal purposes, including Witch Hazel, Quillaia, and Canella.
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