Q. ‘Nagkesar’ is obtained from the flowers of
A) Mesua ferrea
B) Crocus sativus
C) Viola odorata
D) Centella asiatica
Explanation
Nagkesar is obtained from the flower of Viola odorata. Leaves are used in flavouring and perfumeries. The drug is used medicinally as expectorant, anti-pyretic, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, etc.
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