Botany 3: Herbal Actions
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Which organ system(s) should be considered when creating a remedy for patients?

  • Respiratory
  • Skin
  • Gastrointestinal
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Which herbs have tissue specificity to the area needing treatment?

  • Hypericum perforatum
  • Foeniculum vulgare
  • Calendula off. (correct)
  • Viburnum opulus
  • What is the purpose of considering herbal actions when creating a remedy?

  • To extract constituents
  • To support organ systems
  • To restore physiology and heal pathology (correct)
  • To determine the best herbal preparation
  • Which constituents have the actions needed for restoring physiology and healing pathology?

    <p>Rubus ideaus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best herbal preparation to ensure optimal extraction of constituents?

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

    Which herb is specifically recommended for supporting the nervous system?

    <p>Passiflora incarnata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb is recommended for respiratory support?

    <p>Verbascum thapsus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb is recommended for uterine support?

    <p>Viburnum opulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb is recommended for skin-related issues?

    <p>Calendula off.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which herb is recommended for gastrointestinal support?

    <p>Mentha piperita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of herbal actions can have a specific effect on a particular tissue or organ system?

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

    Which of the following is an example of a herbal action that nourishes the body?

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

    Which body system is affected by emmenagogues and galactogogues?

    <p>Reproductive System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body system is affected by cardiotonics and hypotensives?

    <p>Cardiovascular System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body system is affected by diuretics and antilithics?

    <p>Urinary System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body system is affected by adaptogens and nervine tonics?

    <p>Adrenals &amp; Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body system is affected by connective tissue tonics and rubefacients?

    <p>MSK System and Connective Tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body system is affected by emollients and demulcents?

    <p>Skin and Mucus Membranes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body system is affected by alteratives and diuretics?

    <p>Urinary System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body system is affected by antilithics and lymphatics?

    <p>Urinary System</p> Signup and view all the answers

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