Oleoresins

Question 1

Sci name - Mastic

Answer 1

Pistacia lentiscus

Question 2

Common names - mastic (2)

Answer 2

Mastiche / Resina almaciaga

Question 3

Family - mastic

Answer 3

Anacardiaceae

Question 4

Exudate of Pistacia lentiscus

Answer 4

Mastic

Question 5

Cons - mastic (3)

Answer 5

Masticin, mastichic acid, camphene

Question 6

Uses - mastic (2)

Answer 6

Dental varnish, protective agent for the stomach

Question 7

Use of compound mastic plant

Answer 7

microscopial mountant

Question 8

Sci name - ginger

Answer 8

Zingiber officinale

Question 9

Family - ginger

Answer 9

Zingiberaceae

Question 10

Part used - ginger

Answer 10

Dried rhizome

Question 11

Cons - ginger (3)

Answer 11

Gingerol,
Zingerone,
Shogaols (from loss of water from gingerols)

Question 12

Constituent of ginger derived from loss of water from gingerols

Answer 12

Shogaols

Question 13

Shogaols is a component of __ derived from loss of water from __

Answer 13

Ginger, gingerols

Question 14

Uses - ginger (7)

Answer 14

Carminative, stimulant

Controls excessive and uncontrolled vomiting (1st trimester of pregnancy)

Anti-inflammatory, antiplatelet, antihypercholesterolemic, antiulcer

Question 15

Sci name - turpentine

Answer 15

Pinus palustris

Question 16

Common name - Turpentine

Answer 16

Gum Turpentine

Question 17

Family - Turpentine

Answer 17

Pinaceae

Question 18

Cons - turpentine

Answer 18

Coniferin

Question 19

Use - turpentine

Answer 19

Counterirritant

Question 20

Sci name - white pine

Answer 20

Pinus strobus

Question 21

Family - white pine

Answer 21

Pinaceae

Question 22

Part used - white pine

Answer 22

Dried inner bark

Question 23

Cons - white pine

Answer 23

Coniferin

Question 24

Use - white pine

Answer 24

Expectorant

Question 25

Sci name - copaiba

Answer 25

Copaifera spp.

Question 26

Common name - copaiba

Answer 26

Balsam of Copaiba

Question 27

Family - copaiba

Answer 27

Fabaceae

Question 28

Part used - copaiba

Answer 28

Trunk

Question 29

Uses - copaiba (3)

Answer 29

Diuretic, expectorant, laxative

Question 30

Sci names - capsicum (2)

Answer 30

Capsicum frutescens,
C. annuum

Question 31

Common name - capsicum

Answer 31

Cayenne Pepper

Question 32

Family - capsicum

Answer 32

Solanaceae

Question 33

Part used - capsicum

Answer 33

Dried ripe fruit

Question 34

Cons - capsicum

Answer 34

Capsaicin

Question 35

Uses - capsicum (4)

Answer 35

Condiment, irritant, stimulant, anti-inflammatory (if topical)