Question

Which plant part is utilized for extraction of drugs from Adhatoda vasica, Aloe barbadensis and Digitalis purpurea?

• A. Flowers
• B. Underground parts
• C. Leaves
• D. Stems

Answer 1

The correct option is C Leaves

The correct answer is C.

Leaves of Adhatoda vasica contain an alkaloid vasicine,and an essential oil.The fresh and dried leaves of this plant is use for making drugs.

The inner leaf pulp of the Aloe barbadensis plant contains large,thin-walled cells that produce gel,the clear,mucilaginous,and aqueous extract of the inner central area of the leaf pulp.

Drug obtained from the dried leaves of the Digitalis purpurea and used in medicine to strengthen contractions of the heart muscle.