ACHS HERB 201 Questions With Complete Solutions

Syrups are particularly useful for _______ mixtures, where peppermint or licorice can be added to improve the taste. -diarrhea -cough -flu -constipation correct answer: cough Which type of preparation is most useful as topical application for strained muscles, swellings, and abscesses? -Fomentations -Decoctions -Tinctures -All of the above correct answer: Fomentations Taken before meals in small doses, ________ stimulate the appetite by promoting the flow of the digestive fluids. -tannins -saponins -glycosides -bitter principles correct answer: bitter principles The therapeutic margin is the dividing line between _______. -effectiveness and ineffectiveness -hot and cold -effectiveness and toxicity -natural and artificial correct answer: effectiveness and toxicity ___________ are similar to teas but are generally stronger, extracting more of certain active constituents. -Tinctures -Elixirs -Decoctions -Infusions correct answer: Infusions Alkaloids are naturally occurring substances that are very potent and can have poisonous effects when taken in _________ doses. -liquefied