Ethnopharmacology
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Which of the following herbs is commonly used as a diuretic?

  • Tsaang Gubat
  • Ulasimang Bato
  • Lagundi
  • Sambong (correct)

    • Which herb is known for its mucolytic properties?

  • Ulasimang Bato
  • Tsaang Gubat
  • Sambong
  • Lagundi (correct)

    • Which herb is used as a purgative and for treating skin diseases?

  • Lagundi
  • Sambong
  • Ulasimang Bato
  • Niyog-niyogan (correct)

    • Which herb is commonly used for treating arthritis and gout?

    <p>Ulasimang Bato</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the scientific name for bitter gourd?

    <p>Momordica charantia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main ingredient in akapulko?

    <p>Chrysophanic Acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb is commonly used as an antiseptic?

    <p>Bayabas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the adverse effects of guava?

    <p>Breath and body odor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following drugs is sourced from Deadly Nightshade?

    <p>Atropine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main disadvantage of using an Aqueous Extract?

    <p>Microorganisms can multiply rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of preparation involves simmering herbs in a water bath?

    <p>Decoction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using an Alcohol Extract (Tincture)?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using herbal medicine?

    <p>Rapid and immediate relief of symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a step of preparation for herbal medicine?

    <p>Types of preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the ten common herbs mentioned in the text?

    <p>Niyog-Niyogan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the nine best-selling medical herbs mentioned in the text?

    <p>Saw Palmetto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which government agency in the Philippines is responsible for the development and integration of traditional and alternative healthcare?

    <p>Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA Law) enacted in the Philippines?

    <p>To improve the quality and delivery of healthcare services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of ethnopharmacology?

    <p>The study of people's use of plants, fungi, animals, microorganisms, and minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are herbal medicines not widely used mainstream in the Philippines?

    <p>They are not known to most people</p> Signup and view all the answers

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