Herbal Medicine Quiz

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What is the scientific name of Sambong?

Cassia alata

Carmona retusa

Quisqualis indica L.

Blumea balsamifera (correct)

Which herbal plant is indicated for treating ringworm?

Akapulko (correct)

Tsaang Gubat

Sambong

Niyug-niyogan

What is the method of preparation for treating diarrhea with Tsaang Gubat?

Boil chopped leaves in 2 glasses of water (correct)

Pound fresh leaves and apply

Boil flowers in water

Take seeds after supper

Which part of the Niyug-niyogan plant is used to treat intestinal worms?

Seeds from mature dried fruits Signup and view all the answers

For what reason should Sambong not be given to individuals under 4 years old?

It's an anti-helmintic treatment Signup and view all the answers

What preparation method is recommended for using Akapulko against skin infections?

Pound leaves and apply soap Signup and view all the answers

How should the decoction of Sambong leaves be taken for anti-edema treatment?

One part 3 times a day Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is NOT true for Tsaang Gubat?

It is a vine that bears tiny fruits Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Ampalaya in traditional medicine?

Lower blood sugar levels Signup and view all the answers

Which preparation method is used to utilize Lagundi for treating asthma?

Make a decoction by boiling fruits or leaves in water Signup and view all the answers

How should Ulasimang Bato be prepared to lower uric acid levels?

Boil leaves in water without covering the pot Signup and view all the answers

What is Bawang primarily used for?

Reducing hypertension Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is known for its blue, bell-shaped flowers?

Lagundi Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct decoction method for treating skin diseases with Lagundi?

Wash and clean skin with its decoction Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of the Ampalaya fruit?

It has a ribbed and wrinkled surface Signup and view all the answers

What part of Ulasimang Bato is used to prepare for lowering uric acid?

Leaves Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of Bayabas leaves?

Washing wounds Signup and view all the answers

How should Yerba Buena be prepared for treating headaches?

Boil chopped leaves in water for 15 minutes and drink every 3 hours Signup and view all the answers

What mode of transmission is NOT associated with HIV?

Insect bites Signup and view all the answers

For what condition can freshly pounded Yerba Buena leaves be used?

Menstrual pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct preparation method for using Bayabas leaves as a gargle?

Boil chopped leaves for 15 minutes without a lid, then strain Signup and view all the answers

What symptom can Yerba Buena help with by using its leaves as a paste?

Insect bites Signup and view all the answers

How many types of HIV are primarily recognized?

Two types Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a treatment application for Yerba Buena?

Treating bacterial infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission for Hepatitis A virus (HAV)?

Fecal-oral route Signup and view all the answers

Which preventive measure is recommended for avoiding schistosomiasis?

Wearing protective clothing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms is associated with hepatitis A?

Jaundice and dark urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the causative agent of leptospirosis?

Spirochete Bacterium Leptospira Signup and view all the answers

Which test is most appropriate for confirming leptospirosis?

Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action taken during the management of mild leptospirosis cases?

Administration of antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

Which plant is known for its use in treating wounds, toothache, and diarrhea?

Bayabas Signup and view all the answers

What scientific name corresponds to the plant Yerba Buena?

Mentha Cordifelia Signup and view all the answers

What is the incubation period for early HIV infection?

2-4 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms may be associated with early HIV infection?

Flu-like symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What type of test detects the genetic material of the HIV virus?

Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) Signup and view all the answers

Which preventive measure involves medication taken before potential exposure to HIV?

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Signup and view all the answers

How is Leptospirosis commonly transmitted?

Urine or contaminated water entering broken skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the incubation period for Leptospirosis?

5-14 days Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a preventive measure against HIV?

Consuming raw meat Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups are at risk for leptospirosis?

Sewer workers and farmers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of entry for Leptospires into the human body?

Through skin or mucous membranes Signup and view all the answers

What is the first-line antibiotic for severe leptospirosis cases?

Intravenous penicillin G Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective way to prevent HIV transmission during sexual activity?

Abstinence and proper condom use Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bodily fluids is most commonly associated with HIV transmission?

Vaginal fluids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the family planning program?

Ensure access to contraceptive methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the scientific name of Niyug niyugan?

Quisqualis indica L. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Herbal Plants - Sambong

Scientific name: Blumea balsamifera
Height: Reaches 1.2 to 3 meters
Leaves: Rough, hairy
Uses: Anti-edema, diuretic, anti-urolithiasis, diarrhea
Preparation: Boil chopped leaves in water (15 minutes). Divide decoction into 3 parts. Drink one part 3 times a day for conditions like anti-edema. For diarrhea, drink one part every 3 hours after boiling chopped leaves.

Herbal Plants - Akapulko

Scientific name: Cassia alata
Height: 1 to 2 meters
Leaves: Oblong-elliptical, with 8-20 leaflets.
Uses: Anti-fungal (tinea flava, ringworm, athlete's foot, scabies)
Preparation: Pound mature leaves, apply to the affected area 1-2 times per day.

Herbal Plants - Niyug-niyogan

Scientific name: Quisqualis indica L.
Description: Vine, bearing tiny fruits
Seed Source: Mature, dried, recently opened fruits.
Propagation: Stem cuttings (20 cm in length)
Uses: Anti-helmintic (worms).
Preparation: Consume seeds 2 hours after supper. If no worms are expelled, repeat after a week. Do not give to children under 4 years of age.

Herbal Plants - Tsaang Gubat

Scientific name: Carmona retusa
Description: Shrub with small, shiny leaves
Habitat: Wild, uncultivated areas and forests
Uses: Diarrhea, stomach aches
Preparation: Diarrhea- Boil leaves in 2 glasses of water (15 minutes). Divide decoction into 4 parts. Drink one part every 3 hours. Stomach aches- Boil chopped leaves in 1 glass of water (15 minutes). Cool and strain.

Herbal Plants - Ampalaya

Scientific name: Momordica Charantia
Description: Climbing vine with tendrils, heart-shaped leaves up to 10 centimeters in diameter.
Fruit: Ribbed, wrinkled, fleshy green with pointed ends, bitter taste.
Uses: Indication of Bitter gourd, or bitter melon.

Herbal Plants - Lagundi

Scientific name: Vitex negundo L.
Description: 5-leafed chaste tree, grows wild in vacant lots and wastelands.
Flowers: Blue, bell-shaped. Fruits black when ripe
Uses: Asthma, cough, fever, dysentery, colds, skin diseases, headache, rheumatism.
Preparation: Methods vary based on the particular ailment.

Herbal Plants - Ulasimang Bato

Scientific name: Peperomia pellucida
Description: Silver bush, shiny leaves, heart-shaped leaves.
Uses: Lowering uric acid (rheumatism, gout)
Preparation: Boil leaves in 2 glasses of water over low heat. Do not cover. Divide and drink 1 portion 3 times a day.

Herbal Plants - Bawang

Scientific name: Allium sativum
Description: Low herb, with flat, linear leaves, bulb consisting of tubers.
Uses: Hypertension (fried, roasted, soaked in vinegar, blanched), Toothache (pound, apply to affected area)
Preparation: Multiple methods; vary based on application.

Herbal Plants - Bayabas

Scientific name: Psidium guajava
Description: Tree, 4-5 meters high with tiny white flowers and round/oval fruits.
Uses: Wash wounds, gargle and toothache. The freshly pounded leaves are used for toothache, and the warm decoction is used for gargling.
Preparation: Freshly pounded leaves, warm decoction.

Herbal Plants - Yerba Buena

Scientific name: Mentha Cordifelia
Description: Small, multi-branched aromatic herb with elliptical leaves and toothed margins
Uses: Relieve pain (headache, stomachache), rheumatism, arthritis, and headache, cough and cold, swollen gums, toothache, menstrual and gas pains.
Preparation: Vary based on the ailment.

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