Page 281 - Pharmacognosy 2 PG303

Pharmacognosy-2 (PG303) Level 2
3) with fehling solution give
red ppt.
Uses ▪ treatment of cough
(expectorant)
▪ sweetening agent
▪ demulcent
▪ anti-inflammatory
▪ anti-ulcer
▪ antioxidant & antitumor
▪ antiviral
▪ for menopausal disorder
➢ Side effects :
Electrolyte disturbance
(hypokalemia, hypertension)
due to the corticosteroid -like
action of glycyrrhizin
Notes ▪ Interaction with drugs:
✓ With diuretics cause
hypokalemia and paralysis.
✓ Increase the adverse effect of
corticosteroids.
✓ Toxicity of digoxin increased ✓ excessive doses may
+
when K level is low.
Clinical Pharmacy-Pharm D
(2) Powder/ether, extract
with CHCl₃, dry on filter
paper, yellow stain, by
treatment with hot saturated
boric acid solution, an
orange red color is
produced turns into bluish
black color by addition of
ammonia.
▪ anti-emetic ▪ appetite stimulant and ▪ Stimulant and
▪ Aromatic flavoring and digestive. carminative properties .
.
condiment ▪ rice colorant. ▪ Prevent vomiting ( for
▪ Anti-inflammatory ➢ Curcumin is proved to sea sickness)
(arthritis ,bronchitis) have : ▪ Antifungal against
.
▪ Circulatory stimulant, it is ▪ antioxidant Candida albicans
a ▪ anti-inflammatory )
good choice for chronic treat arthritis)
cold hands and feet. ▪ anticholesterolemic
▪ lower cholesterol and (prevent heart
prevent the blood from diseases)
clotting (prolongation of ▪ anticancer
bleeding time) ▪ treat HIV .
➢ Adulteration & detection? ➢ Curcuma is prepared
✓ Precautions: by (steam distillation)
✓ should not be used by ➢ The bioavailability of
children under 2 years curcumin increased
of age . when co-administrated
with black pepper.
cause mild heartburn.
✓ It should not be used
during pregnancy!!?
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