Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production Question 262

Question: An important medicine for bronchitis is obtained from [MP PMT 1997]

Options:

A) Adhatoda vasica

B) Curcuma longa

C) Hemidesmus indicus

D) Rauwolfia serpentine

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The leaves of Adhatoda vasica contain the alkaloid vascine.

A decoction of the leaves or their powder is also given, especially for chronic bronchitis.