Organoleptic and Morphological Drug Evaluation

Flashcards covering the sensory and morphological characters used to evaluate various drugs such as Cinnamon, Digitalis, and Ergot based on the lecture notes.

Organoleptic (Morphological) Evaluation

Drug evaluation by means of organs of sense, including sensory characters like color, odour, taste, size, shape, and texture.

Study of Morphology

The visual examination of a drug's structure and external appearance.

Cinnamon

A drug characterized by its Brown colour during organoleptic evaluation.

Umbelliferous fruits

Drugs identified by their Aromatic odour.

Liquorice

A drug noted for its Sweet taste.

Cinchona

A drug characterized by its Fractured surface.

Rauwolifia

A drug characterized by its Wavy shape.

Senna leaf

A drug with specific dimensions of $7$ to $8\,mm$ in width and $25$ to $60\,mm$ in length (size).

Kurchi

An example of a drug where the Bark is the part studied in morphology.

Turmeric and Zinger

Examples of drugs where the Underground parts are studied.

Digitalis

An example of a drug where the Leaves are the part studied.

Saffron

An example of a drug where the Flowers are the part studied.

Fennel

An example of a drug where the Fruits are the part studied.

Nux-vomica

An example of a drug where the Seeds are the part studied.

Asafoetida

An example of a drug classified as a Resin in morphological study.

Sandal Wood

An example of a drug where the Wood is the part studied.

Acacia

An example of a drug classified as Gums in morphological study.

Ergot

An example where the Entire drug is used for morphological study.