LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034  B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY

AE 11

FIFTH SEMESTER – NOV 2006

         PB 5503 – HERBAL AND ETHANOBOTANY

(Also equivalent to PBB 513)

 

 

Date & Time : 27-10-2006/9.00-12.00         Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

Part A

 

Answer all questions                                                                           (20 Marks)

 

1. Choose the best answer (5 x 1 = 5)

 

1. One of the following is not a pure chemical entity owing to its definite melting point and uniform constitution.
2. Starch b. Cellulose c. Lignin          d. Alkaloids
3. _____ means the addition of an inferior or a spurious material to any article to defraud .
4. Deterioration b. Admixture c. Sophistication          d. Substitution
5. Who systematised Unani medicine?
6. Theophrastus b. Hippocrates c. S K Jain    d. E P Janaki Ammal
7. Extract of _____ is used in the preparation of hair oils.
8. Eclipta alba b. Coriandrum sativum
9. Phyllanthus amarus d. Ocimum sanctum
10. Sitz bath is also known as
11. Oat bath b. Lavender bath    c. Hydrotherapy bath    d. Hip bath

 

1. State whether the following are true or false (5 x 1 = 5)

 

6. Tribes always wish to live in harmony with nature.
7. Crystallisation of herbal constituents preceeds microextraction and microfiltration.
8. Siddha system of medicine is otherwise referred to as Hindu medicine.
9. Comfrey goo is a herbal oil.
10. Curative principles for Jaundice are extracted from Phyllanthus amarus.

 

III. Complete the following                                                                (5 x 1 = 5)

 

11. Drug colour names are standardised and determined by ______ charts.
12. _______ are some selected plants considered by tribes as sacred and are used in worship of God or Deity.
13. ______ is the pioneering ethnobotanist of Botanical Survey of India.
14. ______ is the alkaloid of Adathoda vasica widely used as an expectorant.
15. ______ involve the exclusive use of glycerin in the place of honey to sweeten the drugs.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Answer the following in one or two sentences (5 x 1 = 5)

 

Write notes on the following:

16. Materia Medica
17. Stas – Otto process
18. Baram or Charam
19. Tincture
20. Vincristin and Vinblastin

 

Part B

 

Answer any five of the following, each not exceeding 350 words.  (5 x 8 = 40)

 

21. Bring out the important conditions towards drug adulteration.
22. Comment on the strategies of conservation of medicinal plants by tribes.
23. Discuss in general Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
24. Explain the methodology of ethnobotanical research.
25. Write short note on the tribal attitude towards disease diagnosis and treatment.
26. Comment on the importance of ethnobotany in India.
27. How to collect, dry and to store herbs?
28. With suitable diagrams, describe any one of the following in organoleptic terms.
29. Andrographis paniculata b. Datura metel

 

 

Part C

 

Answer the following, each not exceeding 1500 words.                   (2 x 20 = 40)

 

29 a. Write an essay on organoleptic evaluation of drugs.

(OR)

1. Describe the importance of ethnobotany in Indian systems of medicine.

30 a. Write down the methodologies of extraction of phytopharmaceuticals

(OR)

1. Describe the preparatory procedures of the following herbal preparations.
2. Compresses or Fomentations   ii. Elixirs   iii. Herbal Teas     iv. Salves

 

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B.Sc.

IB 32

DEGREE EXAMINATION –PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.

FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

PB 5503 – HERBAL AND ETHANOBOTANY

 

 

Date & Time: 28/04/2007 / 1:00 – 4:00          Dept. No.                                                     Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

Part A

 

Answer all questions                                                                                     (20 X 01 = 20)

 

1. Choose the best answer. (05 x 01 = 05)

 

01.Tribals always wish to live in harmony with

1. Ecosystem b. Environment    c. Nature                 d. World
2. Extract of ______ is used in hair oils.
3. Coriandrum sativum b. Eclipta alba      c. Phyllanthus amarus       d. Ocimum sanctum
4. Sitz bath is also known as ______ bath
5. Oat b. Lavender                             c. Hydrotherapy          d. Hip
6. Who systematized Unani medicine?
7. Hippocrates     b. Theophrastus           c. S K Jain                   d. E K Janakiammal
8. Siddha system of medicine is otherwise called as _______ medicine
9. Malay             b. Chinese                   c. Indian                      d. Hindu

 

1. State true or false. (05 x 01 = 05)

 

6. Crystallization of herbal constituents proceeds microextraction and microfiltration.
7. Curative principles for Jaundice are extracted from Phyllanthus amarus.
8. Deterioration means the addition of a spurious material to any article to defraud.
9. Infusion of leaf extracts of Ocimum sanctum is seldom recommended by physicians.
10. Comfrey goo is herbal oil.

 

III. Complete the following.                                                                           (05 x 01 = 05)

 

11. ______ is the alkaloid extracted from Adathoda vasica used as an expectorant.
12. ______ involve the exclusive use of glycerin instead of honey.
13. Drug color names are standardized and determined by ______.
14. ______ are some selected plants considered by tribes as sacred.
15. ______ is the pioneering ethnobotanist of Botanical Survey of India (BSI).

 

1. Answer the following, each within 50 words (05 x 01 = 05)

 

16. What are suppositories?
17. Write for any two medicinal properties of Ocimum sanctum.
18. What is Materia Medica?
19. Name the terpenoid extracted from Azadirachta indica. Mention its importance.
20. What do you mean by Baram or Charam?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part B

 

Answer any Five of the following, each not exceeding 350 words.           ( 05 x 08 = 40)

 

21. What is drug adulteration? Mention any six methods of adulteration.
22. Enumerate the strategies implemented by tribes towards conservation of medicinal plants.
23. How the ethnobotanical research is carried out in India?
24. What is a Patent? Discuss about it in the context of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
25. Explain how tribals diagnose and treat diseases?
26. Write down the importance and scope of ethnobotany in India.
27. Describe in brief the methods involved in the preparation of medicinal herbs towards further extraction.
28. With suitable diagrams, describe any one of the following in organoleptic terms.
29. Zingiber officinale (or)      ii. Phyllanthus amarus

 

 

Part C

 

Answer the following, each not exceeding 1500 words.                             (02 x 20 = 40).

 

29  (a). Write an essay on organoleptic evaluation of drugs.

(or)

(b). Describe the importance of ethnobotany in alternate systems of medicine in India.

30  (a). How to extract phytopharmaceuticals?

(or)

(b). Explain the methodology of preparation of the following:

1. Poultices ii. Compresses or Fomentations   iii. Glycerites   iv. Elixirs

 

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B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.

VE 17

FIFTH SEMESTER – April 2009

PB 5511/5503 – HERBAL AND ETHANOBOTANY

 

 

 

Date & Time: 17/04/2009 / 9:00 – 12:00 Dept. No.                                                           Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

PART – A  (20  MARKS)

 

1. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER (5 x 1 = 5)
2. This plant has Anti Hepatotoxic activity.
3. Piper b) Ocimum      c) Mentha        d) Phyllanthus amarus
4. Ecliptin is the chemical component of
5. Emblica b) Eclipta         c) Zingiber       d) Coriandrum.
6. This reduces the temperature & fever
7. Antipyretic b) Antioxident                        c) Antihydrotic           d) Antiseptic
8. This is a thick paste of plant material and applied directly to the skin.
9. Decoction b) Poultice       c) Tinctane      d) Slurry.
10. This plant is very effective in the Treatment of Rheumatid arthirits.
11. Datura b) Andrographis          c) Adathoda                 d) Ricinus.

 

1. STATE WHETHR THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ARE TRUE OR FALSE. (5 x 1 = 5)

 

6. The alkaloid vasicine is present in Vinca rosea.
7. Inflammation is a natural response of the body to irritation.
8. Eugenol is present in Ocimum sanctum.
9. Linalool is a major component of Mentha.
10. Expectorant causes expulsion of secretions from the brancho-pulminary mucosa.

 

III.  COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING                                                                                   (5 x 1 = 5)

 

11. In tincture ______________ is used as an extracting liquid.
12. The chemical component present in Datura is _________
13. ________ is the simple way of extracting active principles of the herbs by the action of Hot water.
14. In _________ the herbs are immersed in Fats or waxes.
15. _______ fruit extract has antimutagenic activity.

 

1. ANSWER ALL EACH IN ABOUT 50 WORDS.
2. Define Pharmacognosy.
3. What is Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act?
4. What are Transquilizers?
5. Explain – Azadiraclitin.
6. “Volatile oils” – write short notes.

PART – B                                           (5 X 8 = 40 MARKS)

 

ANSWER ANY FIVE,  EACH WITHIN 350 WORDS ONLY

 

21. Comment on Ayurveda system of Medicine.
22. How do you prepare Gravel and slippery elm slurry.
23. Mention the medicinal uses of Adhathoda and Andrographis.
24. Write short notes on IPR.
25. Write short notes on Herbal oils.
26. Describe the organoleptic evaluation of Drugs.
27. What are community herbal gardens?
28. Comment on the Siddha system of Medicine.

PART – C                                           (2 X 20 = 40 MARKS)

 

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING EACH WITH IN 1500 WORDS ONLY.

 

29. Write notes on the following medicinal plants.
30. Datura metal and b. Zingiber officinale.

(OR)

Write an essay on the “Tribes of Tamilnadu”.

 

30. Write an essay on “Ethnobotany” and “Its Scope”.

(OR)

Write an essay on Drug Adulteration.

 

 

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   B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.

FIFTH SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

PB 5517/PB 5511/PB 5503 – HERBAL AND ETHANOBOTANY

 

 

 

Date : 03-11-10                     Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

PART – A (20 MARKS)

 

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS:                                                                  

1. Choose the Correct Answer: (5 X 1 = 5)

 

1. The impact of worship of trees as sacred grooves contribute to
2. Conservation of biodiversity b) agroforestry                        c) social beliefs
3. d) herbal medicine
4. One of the following is not a method used commonly in Ethnobotancial studies
5. Herbaria b) Musea    c) Sculptures         d) Conservation of plants
6. Vasicine an alkaloid is found in
7. a) Adathoda b) Azadirachta   c) Eclipta      d) Datura
8. Poultices generally include a binding material like
9. Rice flour   b) Diatomaceous earth   c) Plaster of paris   d) Gum arabica
10. One of the following is a rhizome
11. a) Ocimum b) Zingiber      c) Ricinus        d) Vinca

 

1. State whether the following are True or False: (5 X 1 = 5)

 

6. Ethnotaxonomy deals with folk concepts of classification.
7. Siddha is an Indian system of medicine prevalent in North India
8. The fruit of Ricinus communis has mericarps.
9. Tannins are natural products extracted from trees for medicinal purposes.
10. Ethnobotanist who work on healing with herbs are called Shamans or Vaidyars.

III. Complete the following:                                                                                                             (5 X 1 = 5)

 

11. Todas and Irulas are supposed to have originated from —————— hills.
12. The oil distilled from Coriandrum can be used as ..………..
13. Ethnobotany which deals with origin and human use of fungi from ancient times is called ……………….
14. …………………… Vedas dating back to 4000 B.C have described many medicinal plants.
15. —————- is a volatile oil.
16. Answer ALL, each in about 50 words: (5 X 1 = 5)
17. What are Salves?
18. What are Compressers?
19. Write down the Medicinal use of
20. Mention the importance of Musea.

1. What is Hydrotherapy?

 

PART – B

 

Answer the following each within 500 words. Draw diagrams or flowcharts wherever necessary.                                                                                                                                                   (5 X 7 = 35 marks)

21. Explain briefly the various ways in which adulteration of herbal preparation is done.

(OR)

List the various parameters used for organoleptic evaluation of drugs.

 

22. Explain the organoleptic properties of Datura .

(OR)

Mention the active principle and medicinal uses of Vinca rosea and Zingiber officinale.

 

23. Write notes of interest on herbal preparation with respect to Herbal oil and Glycerites.

(OR)

Explain the extraction process for Resins & Tannins.

 

24. Describe briefly the importance of Ethnobotany and health with special reference to Siddha and Ayurveda.

(OR)

Define Ethnobotany. Bring out its scope in various fields.

 

25. Comment on the export potential of herbs.

(OR)

Explain how the  traditional knowledge can be protected through Intellectual property right.

 

PART – C

 

Answer any three of the following each within 1200 words.

Draw diagrams or flowcharts wherever necessary.                                                      (3 X 15 = 45 marks)       

26. Explain how microscopic and physical evaluation of drug is carried out to detect adulteration.

 

27. Describe the chemical and anatomical characterization of Emblica officinalis. Add a note on its medicinal uses.

 

28. Write notes of interest on
29. Volatile oils b) Elixirs          c) Slippery elm & slurry          d) Gruel.

 

29. Explain the various methodologies used in Ethnobotancial studies.
30. Explain the traditional knowledge on
31. a) Disease diagnosis       b) Plant conservation & cultivation.

 

 

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.

FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011

PB 5517/PB 5511/PB 5503 – HERBAL AND ETHANOBOTANY

 

 

 

Date : 19-04-2011              Dept. No.                                          Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART- A (20 marks)

Answer ALL the questions

1. I. Choose the correct answer (5X1=5)

 

1. Vascin is a
2. Hypertensive drug        Bronchodilator      c. Carcinogenic        d. Carminative
3. Andrographis paniculata contains
4. Troponin    Vincristine          c. Taxol          d. Andrographolide
5. An ingredient of Triphalachurna is
6. Trichopus zeylanicus Triticum vulgare  c. Emblica officinalis  d. Zingiber officinale
7. An important ingredient of herbal oil is
8. Wrightia tinctoria Trichodesma zeylanicum  c. Eclipta alba  d. Eryngium foetidum
9. Paliyars inhabit
10. Palani Hill          Thiruvallur District    c. Javadhi Hills      d. Kanyakumari District

 

1. State whether the following statements are true or false (5×1=5)

 

6. Coriandrum sativum is a carminative.
7. Isabol is a source of micronutrient.
8. Poultices is used to reduce swellings.
9. Irulas live in the Nilgiris.
10. Traditional Knowledge is always codified.

III. Complete the following                                                                                                       (5×1=5)

 

11. Elixirs has _____________________ Property.
12. Infusion of many drugs is called
13. Scopolamine is present in
14. ____________________ states has concentration of tribal population.
15. Charaka Samhitha is an important reference in _________________ system of medicine.

 

1. Answer with in 50 words                                              (5×1=5)

 

16. Write notes on alkaloids.
17. What are glycerites?
18. Mention any two points about export potential of herbs.
19. Mention two important source of literature for ethnobotany.
20. Give two examples for resinous drugs.

PART – B

Answer the following each within 500 words.  Draw diagrams wherever necessary.                                                                                                                                                                     (5×7=35)            

                                                                                   

21. a) What are the parameters studied in microscopic evaluation of drugs?

(OR)

1. b) Explain active and inactive constituents of drugs.

 

22. a) Discuss the medicinal properties of Ocimum sanctum and Zingiber officinale.

(OR)

1.          b) Discuss the medicinal properties of Datura metal and Vinca rosea.

 

23. a) Wild shrubs should be collected on a sustainable basis. Justify.

(OR)

1. b) Give the composition of any two herbal oils and their uses.

 

24. a) Explain the importance of herbaria for ethnobotanical research.

(OR)

1. b) Provide a brief ethnographic note on Irulas.

 

25. a) Write on the drug source from cultivated plants.

(OR)

1. b) Herbs have a good export potential. Discuss.

 

PART –C

 

Answer any THREE Questions. Each answer with in 1200 words, draw diagrams.  

Wherever necessary.                                                                                                  (3×15=45) 

   

26. Write in detail about the preparation of Drugs for commercial market.
27. Discuss about the organoleptic study on Phyllanthus amarus, Adhatoda vasica and Ricinus communis.
28. Explain the various methods used in the extraction of Volatile oils and Resins.
29. Briefly discuss the methods adopted in collecting ethnobotanical information from field and literature.
30. Bring out the knowledge of tribes towards disease diagnosis, treatment, medicinal plants and their cultivation.

 

 

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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.

FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

PB 5517/PB 5511/PB 5503 – HERBAL AND ETHANOBOTANY

 

 

 

Date : 30-04-2012              Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART – A

 

Answer the following, each with in 50 words only:                                      (10 X 2 = 20 marks)

 

1. What is aromatherapy?
2. What is meant by drug adulteration?
3. What is the role of herbarium in herbal medicine?
4. What is ontogenetic variation?
5. Write any two therapeutic values of Phyllanthus amarus.
6. What is a sitz bath?
7. Write about tinctures.
8. What is hydrotheraphy?
9. Distinguish between Ayurveda and Siddha medicines.
10. Who are Todas?

PART – B

 

Answer the following, each answer with in 500 words;

Draw diagrams wherever necessary:                                                                   (5 x 7 = 35 marks)

 

11. a) Describe the evaluation method in drug analysis.

(OR)

1. b) Summarize the medicinal properties of Andrographis paniculata and Ocimum

     sanctum.

 

12. a) Explain the chemical composition and medicinal uses of Ginger.

(OR)

1. b) Briefly describe the procedure for preparing capsules and elixirs.
2. a)  Write short notes on the preparation of herbal oils.

(OR)

1. b) Give an account on the medicinal uses of Eclipta alba.

 

14. a) Briefly explain the ayurvedha system of medicine.

(OR)

1. b) Write about the preparation and storage methods of plant drugs for

commercial purpose.

 

15. a) Write an account on tribal economy and governments efforts in tribal welfare.

(OR)

1. b) What is intellectual property rights in relation to traditional medicine?

 

 

PART – C

 

Answer any three of the following, each with in 1200 words;

Draw diagrams wherever necessary:                                                               (3 x 15 = 45 marks)

 

16. Write an essay on the classification and evaluation of drug plants.
17. What are phytochemicals? Write an easy on alkaloids.
18. Describe the medicinal properties and extraction of phytochemicals from Azhadiracta and Vinca rosea.
19. Write an essay on the methods of extraction of aroma oils.
20. Write about the importance of ethno botany in the traditional Indian system of medicine.

 

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