Question

Cinchona, isabgol, neem and Rauwolfia are

• A. Oil yielding plant
• B. Medicinal plant
• C. Fibre plant
• D. Food plant

Answer 1

The correct option is B Medicinal plant

Cinchona bark contains quinine and related chemicals, which is effective for preventing malaria.

Psyllium husk is commonly known as isabgol in India. It is the husk of the seeds of the plant Plantago ovato. The hygroscopic nature of the soluble fiber in Isabgol helps in absorbing moisture and swelling up to form soft stools. The insoluble fiber in isabgol helps by providing enough roughage to the wastes. In India the neem plant is highly regarded because of its many medicinal uses and benefits. The most widely used parts of the neem tree are the seed kernels, the leaves and the bark.

Rauwolfia serpentina (sarpagandha) is most effective medicinal herb to treat insomnia, high blood pressure, hysteria and urticaria naturally.