Question

Which one yields powerful analgesic?

• A. Curcuma longa
• B. Ferula asafoetida
• C. Rauwolfia serpentina
• D. Papaver somniferum

Answer 1

The correct option is D Papaver somniferum

An analgesic is a drug which is used to relieve pain. Central and peripheral nervous system is the main site of action. Papaver somniferum contains alkaloid morphine which has analgesic properties. It relieves the pain from myocardial infarction and during labor. It is used to cure acute pulmonary edema. It acts on the central nervous system and decreases the sensation of pain.

So, the correct answer is option D.