Question

Which of the following is NOT the active principle of AKDO?

• A. Uscharin
• B. Calotoxin
• C. Calactin
• D. Capsicin

Hint:

Calotropis = Cardiac glycosides (Uscharin, Calotoxin, Calactin) — not Capsaicin!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

AKDO stands for Akk (Calotropis), which contains various active cardiac glycosides.
The main active principles of Calotropis species (AKDO) include Uscharin, Calotoxin, and Calactin.
These are toxic cardiac glycosides known for their medicinal and toxic properties.
Capsicin (more correctly spelled Capsaicin) is entirely different — it is the pungent compound found in chillies (Capsicum) and not related to Calotropis (AKDO).
Therefore, Capsicin is NOT an active principle of AKDO.