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The active chemical drug reserpine is ob...

The active chemical drug reserpine is obtained from

A

Datura

B

Rauwolfia

C

Atropa

D

Papaver

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Rauwolfia vomitoria is the source of active chemical drug reserpine, which is prescribed in hypertension and act as tranquilliser. Datura is a plant with hallucinogenic properties. Drug belladonna is obtained from Atropa belladonna and drug. Opium is obtained from Papaver somniferum.
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