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7.Human Health and Disease
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Which of the following plants are used to treat bone fractures?
A
Digitalin purpurea
B
Hevea brasiliensis
C
Cissus quadrangularis
D
Lowsomia inermis
(AIIMS-2018)
Solution
Cissus quadrangularis is an ancient medicinal plant of india. It has the specific bone healing properties and helps in faster increase in bone tensile strength. It acts as a glucocorticoid antagonist. since, anabolic compounds are known to act as antagonist to glucocorticoid receptor as well as promote bone growth and fracture healing, it has been concluded that Cissus possesses healing properties.
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