AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2001

  • question_answer
    The drug bellodona is obtained from:

    A)  Atropa                                

    B)  Opium                

    C)        Rauwolffia        

    D)        Solanwn

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Atropa belladonna belongs to family Solanaceae. All parts of this plant contains alkaloids which are collectively called as belladona. These acts as stimulants to the sympathetic nervous system and are used in whooping cough and asthma.


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