History of Herbal Medicine

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Before the invention of the modern laboratory, man used to boil roots, leaves and the ______ of trees to make herbal drugs.

barks

Since there were no doctor to give the correct prescriptions, people could either take over-doses or ______.

under-doses

To date these herbal prescriptions continue to be used although they are rarely available over the ______.

counter

Nowadays, with the advancement of science, there are chemical drugs available over the ______ for everyone's use.

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All drugs if misused can harm the ______.

body Signup and view all the answers

Some are addictive and ______ Ever since the creation of the world, man has been fighting the different diseases that affect him, his animals and crops.

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Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Herbal drugs = Made by boiling roots, leaves, and tree barks Chemical drugs = Available over the counter in modern times Over-doses = Negative effects of incorrect prescriptions Under-doses = Could result in death due to lack of correct prescriptions Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their related content:

Advancement of science = Led to availability of chemical drugs over the counter Misuse of drugs = Can harm the body regardless of type Addictive drugs = Exist and can cause harm if not used properly Herbal prescriptions = Historically relied on for medicinal purposes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their consequences:

Taking over-doses of herbal drugs = Negative effects leading to potential harm Taking under-doses of herbal drugs = Potential risk of death Misusing chemical drugs = Harming the body Taking addictive drugs = Risk of addiction Signup and view all the answers

Match the following advancements with their effects on drug availability:

Invention of modern laboratory = Introduction of chemical drugs over the counter Advancement of science = Increased availability of chemical drugs Rare availability of herbal prescriptions = No modern laboratory for accurate prescriptions Over-the-counter availability for everyone = Chemical drugs in modern times Signup and view all the answers

Match the following historical practices with their purpose:

Boiling roots, leaves, and tree barks = Making herbal drugs Using plants with medical values = Discovering medicinal properties Lack of correct prescriptions = Potential under or over-dosing No doctors available = Self-administration of herbal remedies Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their context:

Fighting diseases since creation = Man's struggle with health issues Chemical and herbal drug usage = Historical and modern medicinal practices Addictive drug risks = Danger of drug dependence Misuse consequences = Harmful effects on the body Signup and view all the answers

Match the following substances with their medicinal value:

Plants with medical values = Used in herbal remedies Chemical drugs over the counter = Modern pharmaceutical solutions Herbal prescriptions = Traditional medicinal treatments Addictive drugs = Possibility of dependency Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scenarios with their outcomes:

Rare availability of herbal prescriptions today = Limited access to traditional remedies Chemical drugs available over the counter now = Convenient access to modern medications Historical self-administration of herbal remedies = Risks of incorrect dosing Modern risks of drug misuse = Potential harm to health Signup and view all the answers