NMT100 -BOT MED EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Definition for mucilage - CORRECT ANSWERS group of polysaccarides
Form gel-like consistency
Mucilage actions (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS Demulcents, Emollient, Anti-
inflammation , vulnerary, Bulking laxative, Soothing Expectorant, Antispasmodic
Examples of mucilage (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS Marshmallow, Slippery Elm, aloe
gel, chia/flax/psylium
Definition of tannins - CORRECT ANSWERS Toning and tightening, because its able to
precipitate proteins and reduce secretions
Tannins actions (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS Astringent, hemostatic, vulnerary, anti-
diarrhetic, Dry up secretions
Organ tannins belong to (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS GI tract, Kidneys, lungs, CV sys., F
reproductive sys., skin connective tissue
Name safety concern of tannins - CORRECT ANSWERS -Inappropriate in constipation, iron
deficiency, + malnutrition
- shouldn't be taken with other meds or supplements
- herbs rich in hydrolysable tannins (witch hazel) should be used topically due to hepatotoxic
effects
, Examples of tannins (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS Condensed: green/black tea, red
raspberry leaf, white willow
Hydrolysable: horse chestnut, witch hazel) bearberry
Definition of salicylates - CORRECT ANSWERS Ease pain, reduce inflammation
Actions of salicylates (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS Anti-inflammatory, analgestic1 anti-
pyretic antiseptic
Name safety concerns of salicylates - CORRECT ANSWERS - High doses can be ototoxic,
induce hearing loss in people whole zinc deficient
- toxic overdose, cause nausea, abdominal pain, lethargy, tinnitus, dizziness
- avoid if salicylate allergy
Examples of salicylates (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS Meadowsweet, white willow,
cramp bark
Definition of bitters - CORRECT ANSWERS Bitter, digestive stimulant
Actions of bitters (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS Hepatic, Alterative, stimulates appetite,
liver detox, regulate BS. stimulate parasympathetic NS, laxative stimulates release of digestion
enzymes
Caution safety wth bitters - CORRECT ANSWERS Avoid use with: active / acute
inflammatory bowel disease, Diarrhea, pregnancy, kidney stones, acute gallbladder disease
reflux/hiatal hernia
CORRECT ANSWERS
Definition for mucilage - CORRECT ANSWERS group of polysaccarides
Form gel-like consistency
Mucilage actions (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS Demulcents, Emollient, Anti-
inflammation , vulnerary, Bulking laxative, Soothing Expectorant, Antispasmodic
Examples of mucilage (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS Marshmallow, Slippery Elm, aloe
gel, chia/flax/psylium
Definition of tannins - CORRECT ANSWERS Toning and tightening, because its able to
precipitate proteins and reduce secretions
Tannins actions (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS Astringent, hemostatic, vulnerary, anti-
diarrhetic, Dry up secretions
Organ tannins belong to (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS GI tract, Kidneys, lungs, CV sys., F
reproductive sys., skin connective tissue
Name safety concern of tannins - CORRECT ANSWERS -Inappropriate in constipation, iron
deficiency, + malnutrition
- shouldn't be taken with other meds or supplements
- herbs rich in hydrolysable tannins (witch hazel) should be used topically due to hepatotoxic
effects
, Examples of tannins (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS Condensed: green/black tea, red
raspberry leaf, white willow
Hydrolysable: horse chestnut, witch hazel) bearberry
Definition of salicylates - CORRECT ANSWERS Ease pain, reduce inflammation
Actions of salicylates (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS Anti-inflammatory, analgestic1 anti-
pyretic antiseptic
Name safety concerns of salicylates - CORRECT ANSWERS - High doses can be ototoxic,
induce hearing loss in people whole zinc deficient
- toxic overdose, cause nausea, abdominal pain, lethargy, tinnitus, dizziness
- avoid if salicylate allergy
Examples of salicylates (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS Meadowsweet, white willow,
cramp bark
Definition of bitters - CORRECT ANSWERS Bitter, digestive stimulant
Actions of bitters (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWERS Hepatic, Alterative, stimulates appetite,
liver detox, regulate BS. stimulate parasympathetic NS, laxative stimulates release of digestion
enzymes
Caution safety wth bitters - CORRECT ANSWERS Avoid use with: active / acute
inflammatory bowel disease, Diarrhea, pregnancy, kidney stones, acute gallbladder disease
reflux/hiatal hernia
