Simple Pharmanotes

  What is the location of the  heart? It is present in the “ Mediastinum Region ” i.e. on the diaphragm, near the midline of the thoracic cavity . It is present in between the two lungs.  About two thirds of the part of the heart is present to the left of the body’s midline .  The superior broad part of the heart is base and the inferior pointed part is apex . Name three bones of the ear? Ear is the organ of sense , which contain one of the smallest bones of the body these are, Incus. Malleus. Stapes. Name different papillae present on the Human tongue. Tongue is the organ of taste , which contain three types of p apillae which actually contains the taste buds responsible for sensation of the taste, they are as follows, Vallate papillae. Fungiform papillae. Filiform papillae. Name different types of tastes? Sensation of the taste is called “Gustation” while the sense organ is “Tongue”. There Five following type of main tastes, Sour. Sweet. Bitter. Salty. Umami. All other tastes are

  Introduction: Medicinal plants have curative capabilities due to the existence of many complex chemical compounds of varying compositions, which are found as secondary plant metabolites in one or more portions of these plants.  These plant metabolites, according to their composition, are categorised as alkaloids, glycosides, corticosteroids, essential oils, etc. Concentration of these constituents can be affected by many things, as our body needs good food and environment to grow similarly these medicinal plants needs certain factors for optimum concentration of these secondary active metabolites, It involves attainment of numerous pharmacological and environmental elements such rainfall, irrigation, fertilisers, pests, humidity, light and temperature. When all these parameters are precisely controlled to produce plants with optimum active ingredients, the technique is called Cultivation. Advantages Production of better medicinal plants with better quality and potency. Good yield and