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Problems of UTnypreegsuolfaCtheedmHicearlbmalaDrkreurgs s

 Adulteration of Medicinal Plants

g. Spoilage.

 Itisaform ofdeteriorationinwhichthequalityofthedrugisimpaired or
destroyedbythe actionoffungi,bacteria,insectsorrodents .

 Spoilage can be avoided by careful attention to the drying, and storage
conditions;e.g.Moldycoffee.