VMMC VMMC Medical Solved Paper-2010

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    Which of the following plants is used to treat bone fracture and swelling?

    A) Digitalis purpurea

    B) Hevea brasiliensis

    C) Lawsonia inermis

    D) Cissus quadrangularis

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Cissus quadrangularis and Cissus adnata (family-Vitaceae) contain cordage fibre in their stem. Cissus adnata tubers are also used as blood purifier. The dried leaves of Digitalis purpurea yield glucoside digitoxin, useful for regulating tone and rhythm of heart. It is also used in ointments for application of burns and wounds. Hevea brasiliensis widely used in manufacture of tyres, tubes and other articles used in sports, medical instruments, agriculture, etc. Lawsonia inermis leaves yield dye used as mehndi.


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