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Organized Drugs Non-organized Drugs

1. Cellular structure present. 1. Cellular structure is absent.

2. Part of plant, animal such as fruits, 2. Product obtained from part of plant,

seeds and roots. animal via extraction, distillation,

incision, expression.

3. Studied via microscopical 3. Studied via physical and chemical

examination (L. S. or T. S.). tests.

4. Solid in nature. 4. Solid, semisolid or liquid in nature.

5. Examples: Clove, Fennel, German 5. Examples: Lemon oil, Gum Acacia,

chamomile starch.

Organized (cellular) drugs

Plant part Drug
Leaves Datura, Senna, Digitalis
Stems Ephedra
Flowers Clove, Saffron, German chamomile
Fruits Fennel, Coriander, Anise, Silybum
Seeds Nux vomica, Linseed, Castor
Barks Cinnamon, Cinchona
Wood Quassia, Sandalwood
Rhizomes Ginger, Turmeric, Podophyllum
Roots Liquorice, Ipeca, Rauwolfia
Hair and Fibers Hemp, Cotton, Jute

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