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The active chemical drug reserpine is obtained from:
The active chemical drug reserpine is obtained from:
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Solution
The correct option is C Rauwolfia
Conclusion:
Plant
Active chemical substance
Medicinal usage
Datura
Tropane alkaloids
Treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis etc.
Atropa
Atropine
Treatment of bradycardia (low heart rate).
Papaver
Morphine
Pain killer (analgesics)
Rauwolfia
Reserpine
Antihypertensive agent
Final answer:
b. Rauwolfia
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Conclusion:
| Plant | Active chemical substance | Medicinal usage |
| Datura | Tropane alkaloids | Treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis etc. |
| Atropa | Atropine | Treatment of bradycardia (low heart rate). |
| Papaver | Morphine | Pain killer (analgesics) |
| Rauwolfia | Reserpine | Antihypertensive agent |
Final answer:
b. Rauwolfia
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