LICENSED HERBALIST CERTIFICATION
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
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1. Which plant part is primarily used in Echinacea preparations for immune
support?
A. Leaves
B. Flowers
C. Roots
D. Seeds
Rationale: The roots of Echinacea species contain higher concentrations of
alkylamides and polysaccharides linked to immune activity.
2. Which herbal action describes increasing urine output?
A. Diaphoretic
B. Diuretic
C. Carminative
D. Expectorant
Rationale: Diuretics promote the excretion of water through the kidneys.
3. Which herb is commonly used for mild to moderate depression?
A. Valerian
B. St. John’s Wort
C. Ginkgo
D. Chamomile
, Rationale: St. John’s Wort has evidence supporting its use in mild to
moderate depression.
4. What is the primary active constituent in garlic responsible for
cardiovascular benefits?
A. Saponins
B. Flavonoids
C. Allicin
D. Tannins
Rationale: Allicin contributes to garlic’s lipid-lowering and antimicrobial
effects.
5. Which preparation method best preserves volatile oils?
A. Decoction
B. Tincture
C. Long boiling
D. Powdering with heat
Rationale: Volatile oils are heat-sensitive and best preserved with alcohol
extraction.
6. Which herb is contraindicated in pregnancy due to uterine stimulation?
A. Ginger
B. Blue Cohosh
C. Peppermint
D. Oat straw
Rationale: Blue cohosh may stimulate uterine contractions.
7. Which term refers to herbs that reduce gas and bloating?
A. Alteratives
B. Tonics
C. Carminatives
D. Emmenagogues
Rationale: Carminatives ease digestive discomfort by reducing gas.
, 8. Which vitamin is abundant in rose hips?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin K
Rationale: Rose hips are one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C.
9. Which herb supports liver detoxification?
A. Hawthorn
B. Milk Thistle
C. Skullcap
D. Kava
Rationale: Milk thistle contains silymarin, known for hepatoprotective
effects.
10.What is the main safety concern with kava?
A. Hypertension
B. Nephrotoxicity
C. Hepatotoxicity
D. Hyperglycemia
Rationale: Kava has been associated with rare but serious liver toxicity.
11.Which solvent extracts resins and alkaloids most effectively?
A. Water
B. Alcohol
C. Glycerin
D. Vinegar
Rationale: Alcohol efficiently extracts a wide range of phytochemicals.
12.Which herb is traditionally used for insomnia?
A. Ginseng
B. Valerian
C. Licorice
D. Dandelion
Rationale: Valerian has sedative and anxiolytic properties.
EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which plant part is primarily used in Echinacea preparations for immune
support?
A. Leaves
B. Flowers
C. Roots
D. Seeds
Rationale: The roots of Echinacea species contain higher concentrations of
alkylamides and polysaccharides linked to immune activity.
2. Which herbal action describes increasing urine output?
A. Diaphoretic
B. Diuretic
C. Carminative
D. Expectorant
Rationale: Diuretics promote the excretion of water through the kidneys.
3. Which herb is commonly used for mild to moderate depression?
A. Valerian
B. St. John’s Wort
C. Ginkgo
D. Chamomile
, Rationale: St. John’s Wort has evidence supporting its use in mild to
moderate depression.
4. What is the primary active constituent in garlic responsible for
cardiovascular benefits?
A. Saponins
B. Flavonoids
C. Allicin
D. Tannins
Rationale: Allicin contributes to garlic’s lipid-lowering and antimicrobial
effects.
5. Which preparation method best preserves volatile oils?
A. Decoction
B. Tincture
C. Long boiling
D. Powdering with heat
Rationale: Volatile oils are heat-sensitive and best preserved with alcohol
extraction.
6. Which herb is contraindicated in pregnancy due to uterine stimulation?
A. Ginger
B. Blue Cohosh
C. Peppermint
D. Oat straw
Rationale: Blue cohosh may stimulate uterine contractions.
7. Which term refers to herbs that reduce gas and bloating?
A. Alteratives
B. Tonics
C. Carminatives
D. Emmenagogues
Rationale: Carminatives ease digestive discomfort by reducing gas.
, 8. Which vitamin is abundant in rose hips?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin K
Rationale: Rose hips are one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C.
9. Which herb supports liver detoxification?
A. Hawthorn
B. Milk Thistle
C. Skullcap
D. Kava
Rationale: Milk thistle contains silymarin, known for hepatoprotective
effects.
10.What is the main safety concern with kava?
A. Hypertension
B. Nephrotoxicity
C. Hepatotoxicity
D. Hyperglycemia
Rationale: Kava has been associated with rare but serious liver toxicity.
11.Which solvent extracts resins and alkaloids most effectively?
A. Water
B. Alcohol
C. Glycerin
D. Vinegar
Rationale: Alcohol efficiently extracts a wide range of phytochemicals.
12.Which herb is traditionally used for insomnia?
A. Ginseng
B. Valerian
C. Licorice
D. Dandelion
Rationale: Valerian has sedative and anxiolytic properties.
