Human Health And Disease Question 62
Question: The drug “Belladona” is obtained from:
Options:
A) Rauwolfia
B) Atropa
C) Capsicum
D) Solarium
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Atropa belladonna is commonly known as belladonna or deadly nightshade.
It is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Solanaceae.
It is found in North America, Europe and Western Asia.
It is a most important medicinal plant.
The drug atropine is also derived from the plant.
The chemical constituents obtained from the leaves and root form the basic ingredients used in a variety of antispasmodics are very commonly prescribed to treat intestinal diseases i.e., peptic ulcers, persistent diarrhea and an irritable colon among other disorders. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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