The following points highlight the seven main types of drugs obtained from roots. The types are: 1. Aconite 2. Indian Belladona 3. Belladona 4. Liquorice 5. Chitraka 6. Ashwagandha 7. Asafetida. Type # 1. Aconite: Aconitum heterophyllum Wall., of family Ranuncualceae; Eng. Aconite; Hindi—Atis; Sanskrit— Ativisha This herb is commonly found in the subalpine and alpine zones of the Himalayas [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Drugs:- 1. Collection and Preparation of Drugs 2. Organoleptic Studies of Drugs. Collection and Preparation of Drugs: Medicinal plants are sometimes cultivated and drugs are collected from cultivated plants. But very often drugs are collected from wild plants growing in different parts of the world in various ecological conditions. Persons engaged in [...]
Useful notes on Psychotropic and Psychedelic Habituating Drugs! A. Psychotropic (Gk. psyche - mind, soul; trope = a turning) Drugs: These are mood alternating drugs which affect behaviour and mental activity of a person. Psychotropic drugs are classified into four major groups: tranquillizers, sedative and hypnotics, opiate narcotics and stimulants. 1. Tranquillizers: They decrease tension and anxiety and produce a [...]