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Pharmacognosy-2 (PG303) Level 2 Clini

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Herb Lobelia Mentha Dried
(peppermint) of Th
Origin (Indian tobacco) family
Dried leaves and
Macroscopical (Asthma weed, American flowering tops of Mentha
character Lobelia) piperata family Labiatae
(Lamiaceae).
1.Stem Dried aerial parts of Lobelia
inflata L. family Quadrangular Quad
Companulaceae, Collected
towards the end of the
flowering stage.
Angular, winged (2-5) and
very hairy.

Oder Irregular, Crenate- dentate Aromatic with cold Agrea
Taste margin sensation Punge
2.Leaves With scattered stiff hairs Opposite decussate, Oppo
especially along the margin. serrated margin. margi