JIPMER 2010
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2010
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Ecosystem
JIPMER 2010 · Botany · Ecosystem
From which of the following plant is a medicine for respiratory...
From which of the following plant is a medicine for respiratory disorders obtained?
Options
- AEphedra
- BEucalyptus
- CCannabis
- DSaccharum
Correct answer
A. Ephedra
Step-by-step solution
Ephidrine is obtained from several species of Ephedra of family-Ephideraceae. It is used in the treatment of respiratory disorders like cold, asthma, bronchial congestion.