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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?

Ulasimang Bato (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Momordica charantia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main ingredient in akapulko?

Chrysophanic Acid (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which herb is commonly used as an antiseptic?

Bayabas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the adverse effects of guava?

Breath and body odor (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs is sourced from Deadly Nightshade?

Atropine (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of using an Aqueous Extract?

Microorganisms can multiply rapidly (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Decoction (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Rapid and immediate relief of symptoms (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Types of preparation (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Niyog-Niyogan (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Saw Palmetto (D) Signup and view all the answers

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) (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of ethnopharmacology?

The study of people's use of plants, fungi, animals, microorganisms, and minerals (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

They are not known to most people (B) Signup and view all the answers