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The swelling index of a crude drug is used to evaluate the ____.
The swelling index of a crude drug is used to evaluate the ____.
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Swelling index = mucilage measure—used in assessing drugs like isabgol and linseed.
Updated On: Jun 16, 2025
- presence of alkaloids
- moisture content
- mucilage content
- presence of volatile oils
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The swelling index is an important parameter used to assess the mucilage content of a crude drug. Mucilage absorbs water and swells, hence this index reflects the amount of mucilage present—important for quality control of demulcent drugs.
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