The active chemical drug reserpine is obtained from:
a. Datura
b. Rauwolfia
c. Atropa
d. Papaver
The answer is the option (b) Rauwolfia
Explanation:
Plant | Active chemical substance | Medicinal usage |
Datura | Tropane alkaloids | Treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, etc. |
Atropa | Atropine | Treatment of bradycardia (low heart rate). |
Papaver | Morphine | Pain killer (analgesics) |
Rauwolfia | Reserpine | Antihypertensive agent |