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A 1998 study of 118 plants confirmed the traditional use of this herb to provide 100% inhibition of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mouse ear hawkweed Honeysuckle Mullein Elecampane correct answer: elecampane Why are nauseating expectorant herbs particularly helpful for wet coughs? They are antihistamine blockers They help dry up excess mucus and phlegm They help expel excess mucus and phlegm They are a mucolytic agent and thin out mucus and phlegm. correct answer: They ...

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____________ are used for hard woody substances such as roots, barks, and stems whose constituents are water-soluble and non-volatile. correct answer: Decoctions ____________ have a strong, usually pleasant odor, and are obtained predominantly by distillation. correct answer: Essential oils Tinctures are preparations that extract the medicinal substances of herbs into a solution using ___________, vegetable glycerin, or vinegar. correct answer: alcohol The therapeutic margin is the d...

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ACHS HERB 201 TESTS COMPILATION BUNDLE

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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...

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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 Ointments can use which of the following as a base? -- Lanolin -- Oil -- Beeswax -- All of the above correct answer: all of the above ____________ have a strong, usually pleasant odor, and are obtained predominantly by distillation. -- Saponins -- Saponosides ...

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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....

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Tinctures are preparations that extract the medicinal substances of herbs into a solution using ___________, vegetable glycerin, or vinegar correct answer: alcohol Syrups are particularly useful for _______ mixtures, where peppermint or licorice can be added to improve the taste. correct answer: cough Herbs contain medicinal chemical substances that are known as what kind of constituents? correct answer: Active ___________ are similar to teas but are generally stronger, extracting mo...

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Herbs contain a mixture of healing chemical substances known as ___ correct answer: active constituents. Most herbs contain a few ___ with one being ___. This combination gives each herb it's particular ___ within the body. correct answer: active constituents, dormant, particular range of physiological actions The plant's ___ is responsible for the production of active constituents. During the initial step, ___, plant produces simple sugars in the form of ___. Light energy, absorbed by...

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Ointments can use which of the following as a base? --Lanolin --Oil --Beeswax correct answer: All of the above The therapeutic margin is the dividing line between _______. correct answer: effectiveness and toxicity To understand how herbs affect the body, it is necessary to have a basic understanding of the ____________ they contain. correct answer: active constituents Which type of preparation is most useful as topical application for strained muscles, swellings, and abscesse...

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True or False: Laxative herbs can be combined with anthelmintics to improve their expelling action. correct answer: True Which of these has a reputation as a "cure-all" and as an extremely effective remedy for infectious complaints and blood disorders? correct answer: Garlic The larvae of which of the following parasites migrate through the lungs, causing initial symptoms of a cough, wheezing, and fever? correct answer: Roundworms Which of the following worms usually affect childre...

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The effects of ginger include all the following EXCEPT what? correct answer: Astringent What is menopause? a. Twelve consecutive months without a period b. An estrogen deficiency disease c. A natural life transition correct answer: d. a and c but not b Which emmenagogue herb is also a tonic for the heart? correct answer: Motherwort You can use two to five leaves of which herb daily in a salad or sandwich with butter for premenstrual tension and migraines? correct answer: Feverfew...

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The German Commission E Monographs states which of the following demulcent herbs can delay the absorption of other drugs if they are taken simultaneously? Aloe vera Marshmallow Chickweed Comfrey correct answer: marshmallow Which demulcent can be used as an eye wash for inflamed eyes? mullein aloe vera slippery elm marshmallow correct answer: marshmallow True or false: The term emollient refers to herbs that are used internally to soothe, soften, and help heal mucous m...

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The whole plant of this herb contains a volatile essential oil, phenolic acids, marrubin and the glycoside disomine. This herb is best known for its diaphoretic action, making it useful for all coughs and colds? An infusion of this herb is also an effective anthelmintic. Artemisia absinthium Allium sativum Hyssopus officinalis Cucurbita pepo correct answer: Hyssopus officinalis Which herb is effective at expelling both round and tapeworms, acts as a diuretic and is useful for urina...

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For sinusitis use 50 drops of a commercial tincture called Sinupret containing this herb. Ocimum basilicum Foeniculum vulgare Rumex acetosa correct answer: Rumex acetosa What is one of the common names for Rumex acetosa? Spinach dock Florence fennel Poor man's bread Basil correct answer: Spinach dock This herb can be categorized into types based on aroma and flavors such as Anise, cinnamon, clove, lemon, or sweet. Dandelion Watercress Sorrel Basil correc...

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_________ forms a layer on the surface of mucous membranes, soothing inflammation and protecting from invading irritants. glycosides mucilage aglycone bitters correct answer: mucilage All living plants produce mucilaginous compounds because of metabolic activity; however, some plants have a higher concentration making them useful to herbalists. Syrups are particularly useful for _______ mixtures, where peppermint or licorice can be added to improve the taste. diarrhea coug...

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12 pages

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__________ berries are specific for fluid retention associated with heart problems. Write in no options. correct answer: juniper or Juniperus communis The use of juniper can cause the urine to turn which color? Red Green Violet Clear correct answer: violet What is the Latin binomial or scientific name for bearberry is? Galium aparine Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Carum petroselinum Juniper communis correct answer: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Fresh raw _________ juice i...

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