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First Year Pharmacy
PHARMACOGNOSY
(ER20-13T)
Note: i) Attempt any five questions.
ii) All questions carry equal marks.
1. Attempt any two.
a) Give a detailed account on definition, history and scope of pharmacognosy.
b) What are Enzymes? Explain with an example.
c) Give the introduction and therapeutic application of dietary fibers.
2. Write biological source, chemical constituents and therapeutic uses of the following drugs: (Any four)
a) Cinnamon
b) Belladonna
c) Asafoetida
d) Ergot
e) Tulsi
3. Attempt any two.
a) Give a detail note on source, chemical constituents, therapeutic and cosmetic uses of Lavender Oil.
b) Write difference between Antiseptic and disinfectant with an example.
c) Write therapeutic applications of Omega-3 fatty acids and carotenoids.
4. Attempt any two.
a) Define Evaluation. Explain microscopic evaluation.
b) Write a brief note on Herbal formulations.
c) Define Pharmaceutical aids and its importance. Discuss Beeswax and Tragacanth.
5. Write a note on. (Any four)
a) Cod liver oil
b) Vasaka
c) Anti-tumor
d) Diuretics
e) Laxatives
6. Attempt any two.
a) Discuss isolation, therapeutic and pharmaceutical application of Alkaloids.
b) Write a detailed note on Volatile oils.
c) Write a note on export potential of medicinal and aromatic plants.
7. Attempt any two.
a) Write a note on Plant fibres used as surgical dressing with an example.
b) Write method of preparation of Asava.
c) Write a brief note on Anti-rheumatics with an example.
8. Attempt any two.
a) What are the different methods of adulteration of crude drugs? Explain.
b) Define Anti-dysenteric. Write a brief note on Ipecacuanha.
c) Name the methods of classification of crude drugs. Explain Morphological classification.