NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PHARMACOGNOSY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
FAMILY OF ARTEMISIA
A
LEGUMINOSAE
B
ASTERACEAE
C
UMBELLIFERAE
D
NONE OF THESE
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Artemisia (/ˌɑːrtɪˈmiːziə/) is a large, diverse genus of plants with between 200 and 400 species belonging to the daisy family Asteraceae. Common names for various species in the genus include mugwort, wormwood, and sagebrush.

Detailed explanation-2: -Artemisia annua L. is a fragrant annual herb widely distributed in Asia, Europe, and North America. The use of this plant (commonly named sweet wormwood, annual wormwood, or qinghaosu) in Chinese traditional medicine was recorded before 168 bc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Artemisia absinthium, Asteraceae Family It is in the composite family but is most recognizable by its lacy, olive-green foliage covered with fine grey hairs. Most common on dry, open waste areas or overgrazed rangeland, but also present along roads and in pastures.

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