68 Questions
Which cultures are discussed in relation to the roots of western herbalism?
Greco-Roman, Persian, and Indian
What is the main influence on the development of western herbalism in North America?
Indigenous, African, and Caribbean practices
What is the Greek Humoral Theory mentioned in relation to?
Herbal medicine
How is herbalism described?
A staggeringly complex therapy with biochemical interactions
What is the degree and depth of interaction referred to in the text?
The interaction between plant chemicals and human physiology
What does the author suggest about herbalism?
It involves both simple and complex aspects
What is botanical medicine according to the text?
A therapy that involves simple chewing on plant stems
What does the text mention about modern phytotherapy?
It involves a multitude of biochemical interactions with human physiology
What is the primary aim of western herbalism?
To integrate knowledge from different cultures
According to the Greco-Roman humoral medical theory, which humor is associated with a choleric temperament?
Choler (Yellow Bile)
Who is considered the 'father of medicine' and wrote the Hippocratic Corpus containing 300 plants?
Hippocrates
Which Greek theorist made humoral medicine the cornerstone of medicine in Europe for the next 1500 years?
Galen
Who is known as Avicenna and integrated early Greco-Roman medicine with Persian, Indian, and Arabic practices in The Canon of Medicine?
Ibn-Sina
Who is considered by some to be the originator of modern medicine and 'the founder of chemical pharmacology'?
Paracelsus
Which plant was used to extract aspirin, according to the concept of 'Arcana' supported by Paracelsus?
Willow Bark
According to the doctrine of signatures, which concept states that plants contain visible clues to their usefulness?
'Doctrine of Signatures'
Which humor is associated with a phlegmatic temperament in the Greco-Roman humoral medical theory?
'Phlegm'
Who wrote De Materia Medica containing 600 plants and remained a key reference on the use of medicinal plants?
'Dioscorides'
What is the oldest form of therapy practiced by humans?
Medicine based on Vital Force
What does biophilia refer to?
An innate feeling for all living forms & systems
What is the focus of the lost language of plants?
The season/time of day/phase of the moon when the plant is most active
What does biophilia accept about other species?
They are our kin
Which aspect of medicine includes issues of environment, oppression, mysticism and humanity?
Vital Force based medicine
What does person-plant relations encompass?
The relationship between plants, humans, & the planet
What is activated through our relationship & experiences with Nature?
Biophilia
What did yellow plants traditionally signify in terms of their medicinal use?
Treatment of liver disorders
According to Culpeper's Doctrine of Signatures, what do fruit shaped like reproductive organs symbolize?
Regulation or promotion of fertility
Which herb would be traditionally used for respiratory conditions based on its lung-shaped leaves?
Lungwort
In traditional herbalism, which type of disorders were plants with a red signature believed to be used for?
Blood disorders
What was Nicholas Culpeper known for in the field of herbalism?
Translating Latin herbal pharmacopeia into English
How did Culpeper's text 'The English Physician' contribute to North American herbalism?
By integrating knowledge from different cultural groups in North America
What role did African men and women play in the development of Western herbalism in North America?
Integrating their own healing traditions with European and Indigenous knowledge
What message did Nicholas Culpeper convey about the use of herbs in his text 'The English Physician'?
The potential of herbs in preserving the health of the poor
What challenge did Culpeper aim to address by translating Latin herbal pharmacopeia into English?
The underutilization of herbs due to lack of knowledge
What was a significant characteristic of American western herbalism?
An integration of knowledge from multiple cultural groups
What concept did Nicholas Culpeper's Doctrine of Signatures rely on?
The correlation between a plant's appearance and the organ it benefits
In the context of American western herbalism, what knowledge systems were integrated?
European colonists, Indigenous elders, and African men
What did Nicholas Culpeper aim to achieve by translating Latin herbal pharmacopeia into English?
To make herbal knowledge accessible to the poor
In the Greco-Roman humoral medical theory, which humor is associated with a sanguine temperament?
Blood
What was the primary influence on the development of western herbalism in North America?
Integration of diverse knowledge systems
What was the main aim of Culpeper’s text 'The English Physician'?
To democratize access to herbal health care
According to the Doctrine of Signatures, what was the significance of plants with a red signature?
They were believed to be used for blood disorders
What concept lies at the heart of American western herbalism?
Integration of diverse cultural healing traditions
What social forces contributed to the imbalance of power in the context of sharing knowledge in the development of Western herbalism in North America?
Colonization, slavery, and other social injustices
Which early American figure vilified in the press often used hydrotherapy and herbs as a travelling physician?
Samuel Thomson
Who brought the knowledge of Echinacea from the Plains Nations to the pharmacopoeias of the world?
John Uri Lloyd
During which period did scientists and physicians begin systematically attacking the use of plant medicines?
1906-1928
Which early American figure established The Friendly Botanical Society and had over 3 million members, starting the 'Thompsonian' movement?
Samuel Thomson
Who devised new methods of extraction for herbal products during the Eclectics of America period?
John Scudder
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Samuel Thomson
What is the main focus of the Greek Humoral Theory in the context of herbal medicine?
The association of herbs with specific bodily fluids and temperaments
What is the significance of herbalism as described by David Hoffman?
It involves complex biochemical interactions between plants and the human body
What is the primary influence on the development of western herbalism in North America, as discussed in the text?
Integration of knowledge from Indigenous, African, and Caribbean people with European settlers
What does the text suggest about the degree and depth of interaction in herbal medicine?
It encompasses a broad range of biochemical interactions between plant constituents and human physiology
Which aspect of human health is associated with the choleric temperament according to Greco-Roman humoral medical theory?
Digestive disorders
What does the author recommend students to understand and use by the end of the class?
Basic herbal terminology
What did the development of western herbalism within North America involve?
Integration of knowledge from various cultural practices and settlers
What is botanical medicine primarily concerned with, as mentioned in the text?
The use of plants for medicinal purposes
Which historical roots influence western herbalism as discussed in the text?
Persian, Indian, and Arabic practices integrated with Greco-Roman roots
What did the Sumerian tablets and the Ebers papyrus contribute to the history of herbal medicine?
They provided evidence of herbal medicine practices dating back thousands of years.
In what way did the text suggest that the perception of herbs as medicine has changed over time?
Herbs have transitioned from being used primarily for spiritual purposes to being used for medicinal purposes.
Which ancient civilization is credited with the earliest known written records on the therapeutic use of plants?
Sumerian
What evidence supports the practice of herbal medicine dating back 60,000 years ago?
Archeological studies in Iraq
Which ancient herbal practice is associated with using Ashwagandha to ground the vata dosha?
Ayurvedic Medicine
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, what is the purpose of using Sheng Jiang (ginger)?
To disperse phlegm and release heat to the exterior
What was contained in the Ebers papyrus, an important document in the history of herbal medicine?
811 herbal prescriptions including various forms of herbal treatments
Which culture used pure honey for topical wound treatment as part of their traditional medicine practice?
African Traditional Medicine
What was the significance of Saint John's wort, willow, yarrow, and chamomile in ancient herbal practices?
"Non-edible" herbs used by paleolithic hominins
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