Medicinal Herbs - Qp2
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Questions and Answers
- 1.Harvesting roots, allow the aerial parts to die down, as this results in the valuable chemicals in the aerial parts returning to the roots.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.The drying procedure for roots includes: (Select three)
- A.
Carefully lift plant from ground
- B.
Wash roots thoroughly to remove all soil
- C.
Heat oven on half power, then turn off
- D.
Leave for 12-16 hours depending on root size
- E.
Keep in an airtight jar to reduce moisture reabsorption
- 3.Older, fresh leaves are preferable, and they should be harvested when dry.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.The best time to gather flowers is in the morning when fully open, after any dew has dried and before pests begin to gather.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.The drying process for flowers includes: (Select four)
- A.
Carefully gather flowers, either individually or whilst attached to stems
- B.
Large flowers - cut heads from stalks and place on a paper-lined tray in a warm place, turning each day
- C.
Tie in small bunches, 5 - 10 stems
- D.
Remove all petals from the central parts discarding any unwanted parts
- E.
After a few days test for dryness
- 6.Harvesting seeds should be carried out only when seedheads are nearly dry.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Harvesting fruits should be carried out only when berries are dry.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.The term "sap" refers to the circulating juice of a living plant, which should only be harvested in spring to minimise damage.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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