FACULTY OF PHARMACY
B. Pharmacy 3/4 I Semester (Supplementary) Examination, April 2016
Subject Pharmacognosy II
Time 3 hours Max. Marks 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Describe the microscopy of Cinchona and Rauwolfia. 5+9
Write the chemistry and therapeutic properties of Vinca, Shankhapushpi and
punernava.
OR
Write a note on Isolation of alkaloids. 5+9
Write the sources, chemical and therapeutic properties of Opium and ipecac.
2 Discuss the chemistry of cardiac glycosides. 5+9
Write the sources, chemical and therapeutic properties of Liquorice,
Momordica and Ammi.
OR
Give the adulterants and distinguish characters for Senna and digitalis. 5+9
Write the sources, chemical and therapeutic properties of Psoralia, gokhru
and brahmi.
3 Give the chemical structure and isolation of Quinine from cinchona and
caffeine from tea. 8+6
Give the sources and chemical constituents of Artemisia, Taxus and
Podophyllum.
OR
Define and classify the resins with examples.
Discuss the chemical constituents and therapeutic properties of Turmeric,
clove and capsicum. 5+9
4 Write about
Surface sterilization ii) Immobilization of culture iii) Organogensis
OR
Write the advantages of plant tissue culture.
Give an informative note on embryo culture and biotransformation 5+9
5 Discuss the importance of plants in discovery of new drugs.
Write a note on traditional systems of medicines practiced in India. 6+8
OR
Discuss the problem in standardization of Herbal medicines.
Define and give the method of preparation of Ghritams, Asawas and
Aristavas. 5+9