Question

26. Total Ash value in case of crude drug
signifies
(P) Organic content of the drug
(Q) Mineral matter in the drug
(R) Addition of extraneous matter such as
sand tone
(S) Woody matter present in the drug
(a) R,S
(b) Q,R
(c) P,Q
(d) P,S​

Answer 1

(d) p,s

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Total ash value in case of crude drug signifies

(Q) Mineral matter in the drug and

(Q) Mineral matter in the drug and (R) Addition of extraneous matter such as sand stone.

So, option (b) Q, R is correct.

Explanation:

What is the Total ash value of crude drugs?

• It is the measurement of the total amount of material produced after complete incineration of crude drugs at a certain temperature (not exceeding more than 450° C) to remove all the carbons in crude drugs.
• Total ash value is used to determine the value of minerals like soil, sand, stones, calcium oxalate (also termed as extraneous matter) present in crude drugs.
• It indicates the inorganic contents.
• The total ash consist of carbonates, phosphates, silicates and silica.
• High ash value indicates the presence of adulteration, contamination or carelessness during preparation of crude drugs.

So, option (b) is correct about the total ash value of crude drugs.

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