20 Questions
Which of the following herbs is commonly used as a diuretic?
Sambong
Which herb is known for its mucolytic properties?
Lagundi
Which herb is used as a purgative and for treating skin diseases?
Niyog-niyogan
Which herb is commonly used for treating arthritis and gout?
Ulasimang Bato
Which of the following is the scientific name for bitter gourd?
Momordica charantia
What is the main ingredient in akapulko?
Chrysophanic Acid
Which herb is commonly used as an antiseptic?
Bayabas
What are the adverse effects of guava?
Breath and body odor
Which of the following drugs is sourced from Deadly Nightshade?
Atropine
What is the main disadvantage of using an Aqueous Extract?
Microorganisms can multiply rapidly
Which type of preparation involves simmering herbs in a water bath?
Decoction
What is the advantage of using an Alcohol Extract (Tincture)?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using herbal medicine?
Rapid and immediate relief of symptoms
Which of the following is a step of preparation for herbal medicine?
Types of preparation
Which of the following is NOT one of the ten common herbs mentioned in the text?
Niyog-Niyogan
Which of the following is NOT one of the nine best-selling medical herbs mentioned in the text?
Saw Palmetto
Which government agency in the Philippines is responsible for the development and integration of traditional and alternative healthcare?
Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC)
What is the purpose of the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA Law) enacted in the Philippines?
To improve the quality and delivery of healthcare services
What is the main focus of ethnopharmacology?
The study of people's use of plants, fungi, animals, microorganisms, and minerals
Why are herbal medicines not widely used mainstream in the Philippines?
They are not known to most people
Test your knowledge on the principles of ethnopharmacology and discover how botanical origins are related to modern pharmaceutical drugs. Learn about the sources and uses of drugs like Digoxin from Foxglove and Atropine from Deadly Nightshade.
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