117, 3 Neur ANS, SympNS '17 .pdf

Question 1

Unani (Yunani) medicine

Answer 1

• Means “Greek Medicine”, and is a form of traditional medicine widely practiced in South Asia.
• Refers to a tradition of Graeco-Arabic medicine,which is influenced by the teachings of Greek physician Hippocrates, and Roman physician Galen.
• Developed into an elaborate medical System by Persian physicians, (e.g. Al-Razi and Avicenna), and Arab physicians (e.g. Al-Zahrawi, and Ibn Nafis).

Question 2

Rauvolfia serpentinain Apocynaceae

Answer 2

• Common name: rauvolfia
• Geographical origin: India, Indomalasia
• Habit: Climbing shrub.
• Plant part used: root
• Ethnomedical uses in Ayurvedic medicine: -sedative -tranquilizer -antipsychotic -antihypertensiveActive Compounds:reserpine