Question

Alkaloids found in Asrol:
(A) Reserpine
(B) Rescinnamine
(C) Isoajmaline
(D) Peganine
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and C only
• B. A and C only
• C. B and C only
• D. A and B only

Hint:

Asrol → Reserpine, Rescinnamine, Ajmaline family — not Peganine!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Asrol (Rauwolfia serpentina) is a well-known Unani medicinal plant famous for its alkaloids.
The principal alkaloids in Asrol are: - Reserpine — the most famous alkaloid used for hypertension.
- Rescinnamine — closely related to reserpine and also found in Rauwolfia.
- Isoajmaline — another alkaloid derived from Rauwolfia species.
Peganine is not found in Asrol; it is the main alkaloid of Peganum harmala (wild rue).
Hence, the correct answer is A, B and C only.