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Herbal medicine offers a natural remedy for diseases; they hardly have any side-effect. Play this helpful and knowledgeable herbal medicine quiz to learn about herbal medicines suitable for various diseases. Herbal medicine offers a natural remedy for diseases; they hardly have any side-effect. Herbal medicines have been used since ancient times. It is the oldest science. This quiz contains various facts and trivia about herbal medicine to help you choose suitable herbal products. If you like the quiz, share it with your friends and family. All the best!

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1.

The earliest known Greek herbals come from Theophrastus of Eresos who in the ___________ wrote in Greek Historia Plantarum.
- A.
  
  12^th B. C.
- B.
  
  1981
- C.
  
  456
- D.
  
  4^th B.C.
Correct Answer
D. 4^th B.C.

Explanation
The correct answer is "4th B.C." because Theophrastus of Eresos, the earliest known Greek herbalist, wrote in Greek Historia Plantarum during this time period. This suggests that the Greek herbals originated in the 4th century B.C.

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2.

The Ebers Papyrus (c. 1550 BCE) from ancient Egypt has a prescription for _________ applied topically for inflammation.
- A.
  
  Cannabis sativa (marijuana)
- B.
  
  Tobacco
- C.
  
  Tea
- D.
  
  Thevetia
Correct Answer
A. Cannabis sativa (marijuana)

Explanation
The correct answer is Cannabis sativa (marijuana). The Ebers Papyrus, an ancient Egyptian medical document from around 1550 BCE, contains a prescription for cannabis sativa to be applied topically for inflammation. This suggests that marijuana was recognized for its medicinal properties in ancient Egypt and used as a treatment for inflammation.

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3.

The first herbal to be published in English was the anonymous Grete Herball of _______.
- A.
  
  1947
- B.
  
  1972
- C.
  
  1526
- D.
  
  1612
Correct Answer
C. 1526

Explanation
The correct answer is 1526. This answer indicates that the first herbal to be published in English was the anonymous Grete Herball in the year 1526.

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4.

The first herbal to be published in English was the anonymous Grete Herball of _______.
- A.
  
  1947
- B.
  
  1972
- C.
  
  1526
- D.
  
  1612
Correct Answer
B. 1972
5.

The Chinese pharmacopeia is ________old and contains substances that are transformed into effective but non-toxic medicines.
- A.
  
  2500 years
- B.
  
  5000 years
- C.
  
  3551 years
- D.
  
  4500 years
Correct Answer
A. 2500 years

Explanation
The Chinese pharmacopeia has been in existence for 2500 years. It contains substances that can be transformed into effective medicines without causing any toxicity.

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6.

Freshly harvested medicinal plants/herbal drugs must be delivered as quickly as possible to the processing facility in order to prevent thermal degradation.
- A.
  
  Thermal degradation
- B.
  
  Rodent infection
- C.
  
  Fungal growth
- D.
  
  Bacterial growth
Correct Answer
B. Rodent infection

Explanation
Freshly harvested medicinal plants/herbal drugs must be delivered as quickly as possible to the processing facility in order to prevent thermal degradation. The correct answer is "Rodent infection" because if the plants are not delivered quickly, they may be exposed to rodents, which can contaminate the plants and render them unusable for medicinal purposes.

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7.

Leaves of Hyocyamus Niger and of belladonna is collected at the beginning of ________.
- A.
  
  Ripening
- B.
  
  Flowering
- C.
  
  Bacterial growth
- D.
  
  Old
Correct Answer
C. Bacterial growth

Explanation
The leaves of Hyocyamus Niger and belladonna are collected at the beginning of bacterial growth. This is because the active compounds in these plants, such as alkaloids, are known to increase during the early stages of bacterial growth. By collecting the leaves at this time, the plants can be harvested when their medicinal properties are at their highest concentration.

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8.

Stromonium leaves, gathered in the __________.
- A.
  
  Evening
- B.
  
  Afternoon
- C.
  
  Morning
- D.
  
  Midnight
Correct Answer
C. Morning

Explanation
The correct answer is "Morning" because stromonium leaves are typically gathered in the morning. This is because the leaves are believed to have the highest potency and effectiveness when they are collected early in the day.

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9.

In China, Mao Zedong reintroduced Traditional Chinese Medicine, which relied heavily on herbalism, into the health care system in 1949.
- A.
  
  1940
- B.
  
  1976
- C.
  
  1949
- D.
  
  1950
Correct Answer
D. 1950
10.

John Bartram was a botanist that studied the remedies that _______________would share and often included bits of knowledge of these plants in printed almanacs.
- A.
  
  Indian
- B.
  
  Japnies
- C.
  
  Native Africans
- D.
  
  Native Americans
Correct Answer
B. Japnies

Herbal Medicine Quiz

The earliest known Greek herbals come from Theophrastus of Eresos who in the ___________ wrote in Greek Historia Plantarum.

The Ebers Papyrus (c. 1550 BCE) from ancient Egypt has a prescription for _________ applied topically for inflammation.

The first herbal to be published in English was the anonymous Grete Herball of _______.

The first herbal to be published in English was the anonymous Grete Herball of _______.

The Chinese pharmacopeia is ________old and contains substances that are transformed into effective but non-toxic medicines.

Freshly harvested medicinal plants/herbal drugs must be delivered as quickly as possible to the processing facility in order to prevent thermal degradation.

Leaves of Hyocyamus Niger and of belladonna is collected at the beginning of ________.

Stromonium leaves, gathered in the __________.

In China, Mao Zedong reintroduced Traditional Chinese Medicine, which relied heavily on herbalism, into the health care system in 1949.

John Bartram was a botanist that studied the remedies that _______________would share and often included bits of knowledge of these plants in printed almanacs.