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Pharmacognosy-2 (PG303)

Uses 1. In bronchial asthma 1. Carminative and 1. C

2. chronic bronchitis. aromatic stimulant. g

3. As an expectorant and 2. Flavoring agent. d

diaphoretic. 3. Relieves rheumatic 2. A

4. smoking-detergent pain 3. rh

4. C

Chemical Alkaloidal extract + H2SO4 Test for Menthol Test f
test Peppermint oil (3 drops) Thym
(few drops) + formalin (1 + glacial acetic acid acetic
Commercial drop) → red color. containing 0.3% HNO3 (5 drops
Drugs mL), heat 5 min.
deep b

blue fades to golden
yellow.