Learning The Lingo Quiz
- 1.Classical herbal groupings are based more on the "end" than the "means". For example, a plant could be an antirheumatic even though it had no direct action on the joints.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.Adaptogens...
- A.
Help people adapt to stressful conditions
- B.
May stimulate immunity
- C.
Are generally mild and safe
- D.
All of the above
- 3.Adaptogens block the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Antilithic means...
- A.
Against stress
- B.
Against stones
- C.
Against anxiety
- D.
Against the law
- 5.Amphoterics...
- A.
Prevent stress
- B.
Have seemingly opposite actions
- C.
Prevent bladder infections
- D.
Prevent amphibians
- 6.Alteratives
- A.
Alter consciousness and cause drowsiness
- B.
Shorten dresses
- C.
Help organs maintain normal function
- D.
Block stress hormones
- 7.Anthelmintics...
- A.
Treat internal parasites
- B.
Fight viruses
- C.
Dissolve gall stones
- D.
Are usually more effective than drugs
- 8.Antibiotic herbs...
- A.
Do not directly kill bacteria
- B.
Cannot harm "friendly" bacteria
- C.
Should be complimented with fermented foods or probiotics
- D.
Effectively kill viruses
- 9.Which of the following herbs is anti-viral
- A.
Elder
- B.
St. John's Wort
- C.
Garlic
- D.
All of the above
- 10.Antipyretics...
- A.
Kill fungi
- B.
Prevent fires
- C.
Lower fevers
- D.
Stimulate intestinal peristalsis
- 11.Which of the following would be good for toothache?
- A.
Yarrow root
- B.
Cloves
- C.
WIllow bark
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
- 12.Catarrh is the old word for....
- A.
Intestinal gas
- B.
Mucus
- C.
Wind
- D.
An antique stringed instrument
- 13.Cathartics are best taken...
- A.
For stress relief
- B.
For constipation
- C.
For catarrh
- D.
Before taking a long car ride
- 14.Cholegogues...
- A.
Decrease cholesterol
- B.
Increase bile flow
- C.
Lower high blood pressure
- D.
Are an important fossil fuel
- 15.Demulcent herbs....
- A.
Are only soothing to tissues they contact directly
- B.
Sooth mucus membranes throughout the body
- C.
Remove excess fluid from the tissues
- D.
Dissolve gall stones
- 16.Diuretics stimulate the kidneys to conserve water.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 17.Emmenagogues...
- A.
Increase bile flow
- B.
Support healthy pregnancies
- C.
Relieve uterine cramping
- D.
Decrease prostate inflammation
- 18.Gumweed...
- A.
Is an excellent expectorant
- B.
Is an excellent vulnerary
- C.
Is an excellent antibiotic
- D.
Can be chewed like gum
- E.
All of the above
- 19.Hypnotic herbs...
- A.
Help homely guys get dates
- B.
Should only be used by licensed hypnotists
- C.
Induce deep, restful sleep
- D.
Improve imagination and suggestibility
- 20.Which of the following has no vulnerary properties?
- A.
Garlic
- B.
Cayenne
- C.
Comfrey
- D.
Aloe Vera
- E.
All of the above are vulneraries
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