30 Questions
Which category of herbal actions can have a systemic effect on the whole body or a specific effect on a particular tissue or organ system?
Effectors
Which category of herbal actions includes restorative and nourishing effects on different areas of the body?
Tonics
Which category of herbal actions have a stronger and more specific effect on the body?
Effectors
Which major plant action supports the natural processes of growth, health, and renewal in the body?
Tonics
Which major plant action stimulates the immune response by increasing lymphatic flow and lymph node activity?
Lymphatics
Which major plant action restores strength and integrity to the lymphatic system by stimulating direct peristalsis?
Laxatives
Which major plant action irritates the colon and adds more bulk to stool to facilitate evacuation?
Laxatives
Which major plant action can stimulate digestion by increasing the flow of bile?
Hepatics
Which major plant action can restore metabolism and is often associated with bitters and laxatives?
Alteratives
Which major plant action can have an observable impact on the body and is used as a treatment for specific illnesses?
Laxatives
Which type of herb helps to reduce microbes that cause problems in the gut?
Antimicrobials
Which body system do adaptogens and nervine tonics support?
Adrenals and nervous system
Which type of herb helps to stimulate the nervous system and improve memory and focus?
Nootropics
Which body system do cardiotonics and hypotensives support?
Cardiovascular system
Which type of herb helps to break down kidney stones and promote urination?
Antilithics
Which body system do emmenagogues and galactogogues support?
Reproductive system
Which type of herb helps to restore and nourish the immune system?
Deep immune tonics
Which body system do connective tissue tonics and rubefacients support?
Musculoskeletal system
Which type of herb helps to heal irritated and inflamed skin?
Astringents
Which body system do alteratives, diuretics, and lymphatics support?
Gastrointestinal system
Which body system do antispasmodics primarily support?
Digestive System
Which major plant action helps to reduce nausea and prevent vomiting?
Antiemetics
Which body system do nervine tonics primarily support?
Adrenals & Nervous System
Which major plant action helps to calm the nervous system and improve memory and focus?
Nervine Stimulants
Which body system do cardiotonics primarily support?
Cardiovascular System
Which major plant action supports the natural processes of growth, health, and renewal in the body?
Tonics
Which category of herbal actions can have a systemic effect on the whole body or a specific effect on a particular tissue or organ system?
Effectors
Which major plant action stimulates digestion by increasing the flow of bile?
Hepatics
Which type of herb helps to heal damaged organs or tissues?
Tonics
Which category of herbal actions includes restorative and nourishing effects on different areas of the body?
Tonics
Test your knowledge on herbal actions with this quiz! Learn about the effects that herbal constituents have on our physiology, including their systemic and specific effects on different tissues and organ systems. Explore the categories of tonics and effectors within herbal actions.
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