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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the main ingredient in akapulko?

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

Which herb is commonly used as an antiseptic?

<p>Bayabas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the adverse effects of guava?

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

Which of the following drugs is sourced from Deadly Nightshade?

<p>Atropine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of using an Aqueous Extract?

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

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

<p>Decoction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Types of preparation (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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) (C)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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