Herbal Ethics Quiz
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What issue arises from the popularization of herbal medicine and lucrative herbal markets?

  • Decreased demand for traditional medicine
  • Unsustainable harvesting methods leading to species extinction (correct)
  • Increased government regulation of herbal medicine
  • Less cultural diversity in medicinal practices

    • What term is used to describe the extraction, commercial exploitation, and monopolization of wild plants by international companies without adequate compensation to Indigenous peoples or countries?

  • Bioavailability
  • Biosynthesis
  • Bioethics
  • Biopiracy (correct)

    • What is cultural appropriation in the context of traditional medicinal practices?

  • Preserving and respecting the traditional medicinal practices of another culture
  • Using the traditional medicinal practices of another culture without proper compensation (correct)
  • Improving the quality of traditional medicinal practices through innovation
  • Promoting the cultural exchange of traditional medicinal practices

    • Which factor contributes to the quality of herbal medicine?

    <p>The quality of the plants used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do culturally-relevant medicinal practices include?

    <p>Local customs and beliefs about the workings of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of unsustainable harvesting methods for herbal medicine?

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

    What is one of the problems associated with corporatization of traditional medicine?

    <p>Resource extraction without adequate compensation to Indigenous peoples or countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to honor and respect all worldviews and personal decisions regarding healthcare and treatment choices?

    <p>To ensure patient autonomy and cultural sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can herbal products be contaminated with?

    <p>Toxins, heavy metals, and prescription drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Paracelsus, what determines whether a substance is poisonous?

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

    What is the main factor that determines whether a herb is toxic?

    <p>Dose applied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause reduced quality of an herb?

    <p>Unnatural growing conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to contraindications for using an herb?

    <p>Reduced organ function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In herb-drug interactions, what happens when you combine herbs and pharmaceuticals with opposing effects?

    <p>Counteracting effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a potential herb-drug interaction?

    <p>Ginkgo with anticoagulant medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can herbs cause in some individuals that requires monitoring?

    <p>Adverse side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of herbs may reduce the absorption of other constituents, particularly alkaloids, via precipitation?

    <p>Tannin-rich herbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect can bitter and pungent herbs have on other herbs?

    <p>Enhance absorption and assimilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of interactions involving warming, cooling, drying, and moistening are mentioned in the summary?

    <p>Energetic interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended to avoid toxicity when using herbal medicine?

    <p>Following recommended dosing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of herbs can enhance absorption and assimilation of other herbs?

    <p>Bitter herbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be performed before recommending an herbal remedy to ensure safe practice?

    <p>Performing a complete medical history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substances are mentioned as examples that can cause changes in the way a substance is metabolized and excreted?

    <p><strong>G</strong>rapefruit &amp; <strong>S</strong>t. John's Wort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used when using herbal medicine to ensure high quality, ethical, and sustainable sourcing of herbs?

    <p><strong>T</strong>rusted <strong>S</strong>uppliers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus area of herbal medicine ethics and safety?

    <p>Social and environmental impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization provides information about the extinction risk of certain plants?

    <p>United Plant Savers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which of the following must be considered when prescribing herbal medicine?

    <p>Ethics and standards of practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of herbal medicine practice does the framework of naturopathic medicine address?

    <p>Social and environmental concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plants are listed as 'At-Risk' of extinction?

    <p>Echinacea and Slippery Elm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which consideration is important in the safe use of herbal medicine?

    <p>Toxicity, allergy, and contraindications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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