Question

A medicinal plant of Brassicaceae is

• A. Sisymbrium irio
• B. Lepidium sativum
• C. Cheiranthus cheiri
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

• Lepidium sativum is a plant belonging to family Brassicaceae. It includes peppergrass, peppercress and pepperwort. Lepidium sativum is a medicinal plant used as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-asthmatic.

• Sisymbrium irio, known as London rocket belonging to family Brassicaceae. It is a medicinal plant used to treat cough, chest congestion, rheumatism, to detoxify liver and spleen, and to reduce swelling and clean wounds.

• Cheiranthus cheiri, known as wallflower belonging to family Brassicaceae. It is a medicinal plant used in the treatment of deafness, Wisdom teeth pain, effects of cutting.

• So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.