(Module 1) Classification of Drugs Flashcards
classification of natural drugs
Alphabetical
Taxonomic
Morphological
Pharmacological or Therapeutic
Chemical
arranged in alphabetical order
Alphabetical
crude drugs are classified according to kingdom, division, class, order, family, genus and species
Taxonomical
bloating
asafoetida
carminative
caraway
mild carminative
fennel
TN: Umbelliferae
SNl Apiceae
have alternate leaves, cymus flowers and fruits that are capsules or berries
Solanaceae
uses of solanaceae
spasmolytic and anticholinergic
examples of solanaceae
Datura
Hyoscyamus
essential oil common in many taxa and can be found in lysigenous secretory cavities in the parenchyma and pericarp
Rutaceae
examples of rutaceae
buchu
bael
lemon peel
orange peel
diuretic
buchu
chronic diarrhea, dysentery, and peptic ulcers as a laxative
bael
contains high amounts of Vit C and calcium
lemon peel