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Which of the following crude drug is obtained from mineral origin?
Which of the following crude drug is obtained from mineral origin?
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Crude drugs from mineral origin include substances like Kaolin and Talc. They are inorganic, unlike most plant- and animal-derived drugs.
Updated On: Jun 16, 2025
- Digitalis
- Sandalwood
- Nux vomica
- Kaolin
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Kaolin is a naturally occurring clay mineral composed mainly of kaolinite. It is a mineral-origin drug used medicinally for treating diarrhea and as a pharmaceutical excipient due to its adsorptive properties.
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