ACHS HERB 201 FINAL QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

True or false: fluid extracts are generally twice the strength of a tincture and contain only small quantities of alcohol. correct answer: true Which type of preparation is most useful as topical application for strained muscles, swellings, and abscesses correct answer: Fomentations Saponins are natural compounds that are very similar to glycosides, but can be distinguished because they dissolve in water and produce a ______. correct answer: Durable foam True or False: All botanicals require a 90% alcohol concentration to extract their active constituents in a tincture. correct answer: False The therapeutic margin is the dividing line between _____. correct answer: effectiveness and toxicity Taken before meals in small doses, ______ stimulate the appetite by promoting the flow of the digestive fluids. correct answer: bitter principles _____ forms a layer on the surface of mucous membranes, soothing inflammation and protecting from invading irritants. correct answer: Mucilage An excessive dose of _____ can cause irritation to the stomach wall and liver damage. If a cold infusion is prepared, only a small portion is absorbed. correct answer: tannins _____ are similar to teas but are generally stronger, extracting more of certain active constituents. correct answer: Infusions