Botany 4: Herbal Ethics and Safety
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Which of the following factors can affect the quality of herbal medicine?

  • The dose applied
  • The time of exposure
  • The susceptibility of tissues and body metabolism
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is the main consideration when using herbal medicine in practice?

  • Cultural beliefs
  • Environmental impact
  • Quality sourcing
  • Safety precautions (correct)

    • What can allergies to herbal medicine be specific to?

  • A particular plant
  • Allergic reactions are not common with herbal medicine
  • A particular plant family (correct)
  • All plants

    • Which of the following is an example of an herb-drug interaction?

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

    What can reduce the absorption of certain constituents in herbal medicine?

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

    What should be considered before recommending an herbal remedy?

    <p>Medication use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Paracelsus, what determines whether a substance is poisonous or not?

    <p>The dose applied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can poor soil quality and unnatural growing conditions lead to in herbal medicine?

    <p>Reduced quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an herb-herb interaction?

    <p>Combining bitter and pungent herbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be honored and respected in healthcare and treatment choices?

    <p>Cultural beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential social and environmental impact of the popularization of herbal medicine?

    <p>Species extinction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk level for Sandalwood according to United Plant Savers?

    <p>Critical risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consideration for herbal ethics and safety?

    <p>Herb-Drug interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern related to cultural appropriation in the context of herbal medicine?

    <p>Lack of ancestral connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of the popularization of herbal medicine?

    <p>Increased availability of herbal medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to United Plant Savers, which of the following plants is 'At-Risk' of extinction?

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

    What is the main concern related to biopiracy and corporatization in the context of herbal medicine?

    <p>Monopolization of wild plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of unsustainable harvesting methods?

    <p>Increased availability of herbal medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern related to cultural sensitivity and patient autonomy in the context of herbal medicine?

    <p>Using traditional practices without ancestral connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern related to quality and sourcing in the context of herbal medicine?

    <p>Lack of standardized quality control</p> Signup and view all the answers

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