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Which term is used to describe the usage of herbs and dietary supplements?
Herbal Medicine
What is the estimated percentage of people worldwide who rely on herbal medicines for some part of their primary health care?
80%
Who are more likely to use herbal medicines and dietary supplements?
Highly educated people
Who is credited with the development of aromatherapy?
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What is the effect of aromas on emotions and feelings called?
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How are essential oils usually administered in aromatherapy?
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What is the usual method of absorption of essential oils in aromatherapy?
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Which of the following symptoms may be caused by excessive inhalation of vapour during aromatherapy?
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Who should consult a healthcare professional before using aromatherapy?
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Which group of individuals should consult their healthcare professional before using aromatherapy due to the risk of essential oils?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the important systems of herbal medicine mentioned in the text?
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What is the term used to describe a food that provides medical or health benefits, including the prevention and/or treatment of a disease?
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Which country has the regulatory authority for registration, listing, and licensing of herbal and dietary supplement (HDS) products?
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What is a major concern regarding the quality of herbal and dietary supplement (HDS) products?
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Which herb has been traditionally used in the Middle East for asthma and hypertension?
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Which herb has been traditionally used to treat diabetes mellitus in various traditional medical systems?
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Which herb may have an antiglycemic and antioxidant effect on animals?
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Which herb is used traditionally in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, sore throat, and inflammatory conditions?
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Which term is used to describe the usage of herbs and dietary supplements?
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What is the estimated percentage of people worldwide who rely on herbal medicines for some part of their primary health care?
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What is a major concern regarding the quality of herbal and dietary supplement (HDS) products?
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Which of the following symptoms may be caused by excessive inhalation of vapour during aromatherapy?
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Who should consult a healthcare professional before using aromatherapy?
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Which essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy?
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Which individual is credited with the development of aromatherapy?
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What is the term used to describe the effect of essential oils on physical and psychological conditions?
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How are essential oils usually administered in aromatherapy?
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What is the usual method of absorption of essential oils in aromatherapy?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the systems (approaches) of herbal medicine mentioned in the text?
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What is the term used to describe a food that provides medical or health benefits, including the prevention and/or treatment of a disease?
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Which country has implemented different policies for licensing, dispensing, manufacturing, and marketing herbal and dietary supplement (HDS) products?
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What is a major concern regarding the quality of herbal and dietary supplement (HDS) products?
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Which of the following traditional herbs used in Saudi Arabia has a confirmed toxicity profile for a dose of 250mg/kg for a short period on animals?
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Which of the following traditional herbs used in Saudi Arabia may interact with antidiabetic drugs?
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Which of the following traditional herbs used in Saudi Arabia may cause numerous adverse events such as diarrhea and kidney dysfunction when administered orally?
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Which of the following traditional herbs used in Saudi Arabia has shown controversial results in animal studies regarding its antidiabetic effects?
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