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Botany 3: Herbal Monographs

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Which family does the plant Matricaria recutita belong to?

Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Rosaceae
Asteracea (correct)

What part(s) of the plant Matricaria recutita are used for therapeutic purposes?

Roots
Flower heads (correct)
Leaves
Stems

Which of the following actions is NOT associated with the volatile oils in Matricaria recutita?

Antioxidant
Anti-emetic (correct)
Anti-inflammatory
Carminative

What is the pharmacological effect of azulene volatile oil in Matricaria recutita?

Inhibits histamine release (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT listed as a medicinal use/indication of Matricaria recutita?

Hypertension and heart disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage for making an infusion of Matricaria recutita?

1-3 tsp/cup water, steep 3-5 mins, covered (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a constituent of Matricaria recutita?

Menthol (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary taste of Matricaria recutita?

Bitter (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication or caution associated with Matricaria recutita?

Diabetes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the optional information that can be included in a herbal monograph?

Energetics and taste (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum recommended weekly dosage of TID Tincture?

80 ml (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main contraindication for using TID Tincture?

Early pregnancy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the taste profile of TID Tincture?

Sweet, pungent, and bitter (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the folk medicine uses of TID Tincture?

Treating digestive tract disorders (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which book is NOT listed as a resource for creating a monograph?

The Way of Herbs by Michael Tierra (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the website for NNHPD Monographs by Health Canada?

<a href="http://webprod.hcsc.gc.ca/nhpidbdipsn/monosReq.do.lang=eng&monotype=single%20https://digi">http://webprod.hcsc.gc.ca/nhpidbdipsn/monosReq.do.lang=eng&monotype=single%20https://digi</a> collections.net/medicinedocs/#/d/s2200e (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main interaction concern with TID Tincture?

CNS depressants (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage for TID Tincture?

1-4 ml TID (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main caution for using TID Tincture?