M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2018
Second Semester
Botany
Elective — HERBAL BOTANY
(CBCS 2017 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 X 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. What is meant by traditional medicine?
2. Define herbal drug.
3. Name any two poisonous plants.
4. Write any two uses of Adadhoda.
5. Define Pharmacognosy.
6. What is meant by adulteration? Give an example of
adulterants.
7. Write any two medicinal uses of Acorus calamus.
8. What are rejuvenating herbs? Give an example.
9. Give an example of
Antioxidant vitamin
Herbal cosmetic.
10. Write any one disadvantage of herbal cosmetic industries
in India.
Sub. Code
7MBO2E1
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Part B X 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. Write notes on Ayurvedha system of medicine.
Or
Classify natural drugs and bring out their
importance.
12. Give a short account on types of plant poison.
Or
Write down the chemical constituent of Eugenia.
13. Enumerate the methods of adulteration.
Or
Give a short account on the chemical tests for active
principles of Curcuma longa and Strychnos
nuxvomica.
14. Briefly explain the importance of house gardens.
Or
Highlight the export values of medicinal plants with
examples.
15. Bring out the use of herbs in cosmetics with
examples.
Or
Explain the procedure of estimating vitamin C in
herbs.
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Part C X 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Write an essay on medicinal systems in India.
17. Explain the therapeutical and pharmaceutical uses of
Ocimum, Azadirachta and Vinca.
18. Discuss the standardization and quality control of herbal
drugs.
19. Write a detailed account of the cultivation practices with
reference to any two medicinal plants.
20. Analyse the current status of herbal industry in India.
Add a note on the future prospects.
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