Question

One of the following is a plant of great medicinal value

a. Brassica compestris

b. Rauwolia serpentina

c. Coffea arabica

d. Michelia champaca​

Answer 1

Explanation:

d. Michelia champaca

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct option for a plant of great medicinal value is (b.) Rauwolia serpentina

Explanation:

Option a. Brassica compestris is a species of plant that includes many common foods such as cultivars, including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower etc. It is not the correct option.

Option b.  Rauwolia serpentina is Indian snakeroot or sarpagandha. Reserpine was used in an attempt to treat high bp and mental disorders including schizophrenia.

It contains various bioactive chemicals and was used in an attempt to treat high blood pressure and mental disorders including schizophrenia. So, it is a medicinal plant.

Option c. Coffea arabica (coffee) is not a medicinal plant.

Option d. Michelia champaca also known as Magnolia champaca is a large evergreen tree in the family. Its flowers and timber are used for fragrance and woodworking. So it is not a medicinal plant.

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