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Pharmacognosy-2 (PG303) Level 2 Clini
Dried
▪ This group includes drugs which are prepared by
or animals e.g., Agar- Agar and gelatin.
Agar-Agar
Origin Is the dried mucilaginous
substance prepared from
red algae.
Shape
Color Translucent strips Or granulated powder
Texture
Odor Greyish white with yellowish tint.
Taste Tough (hard to break)
Solubility Marine algae odor
Salty mucilaginous taste
Insoluble in cold water
Soluble in boiling water → stiff jelly
on cooling
