36 Questions
Which category of herbal actions can have a specific effect on a particular tissue or organ system?
Effectors
What is the primary function of normalizers/tonics?
To nourish the body
Which herbal action stimulates lymph node activity?
Lymphatics
Which herbal action stimulates direct peristalsis?
Laxatives
Which body system is affected by bitters herbal action?
Digestive system
Which body system is affected by adaptogens herbal action?
Adrenals and nervous system
Which body system is affected by cardiotonics herbal action?
Cardiovascular system
Which body system is affected by diuretics herbal action?
Urinary system
Which body system is affected by emmenagogues herbal action?
Reproductive system
Which herbs have tissue specificity to the area needing treatment?
Calendula off.
Which constituents have the actions needed to restore physiology and heal pathology?
Viburnum opulus
What is the best herbal preparation to ensure optimal extraction?
Tincture (alkaloids)
Which herb is specifically mentioned for respiratory support?
Verbascum thapsus
Which herb is specifically mentioned for skin support?
Calendula off.
Which herb is specifically mentioned for uterine support?
Vitex agnus-castus
Which herb is specifically mentioned for gastrointestinal support?
Foeniculum vulgare
True or false: Herbal actions can only have a systemic effect on the whole body.
False
True or false: Nervine tonics are herbal actions that have a specific effect on the nervous system.
True
True or false: Hepatics and choleretics are examples of herbal actions that affect the liver.
True
True or false: Antifungals and antimicrobials are examples of herbal actions that support the immune system.
True
True or false: Rubefacients and vulneraries are examples of herbal actions that support the musculoskeletal system.
True
True or false: Hypericum perforatum is mentioned as an herb for respiratory support?
False
True or false: Passiflora incarnata is mentioned as an herb for uterine support?
False
True or false: Rubus ideaus is mentioned as an herb for skin support?
True
True or false: Mentha piperita is mentioned as an herb for gastrointestinal support?
True
True or false: Vitex agnus-castus is mentioned as an herb for cardiovascular support?
False
The best herbal preparation to ensure optimal extraction for mucilage is ______
infusion
Match the following herbs with the organ system they support:
Humulus lupulus = Nervous system Verbascum thapsus = Respiratory system Viburnum opulus = Uterus Calendula off. = Skin Foeniculum vulgare = Gastrointestinal system
Match the following herbs with their corresponding organ system they support:
Hypericum perforatum = Nervous system Inula helenium = Respiratory system Vitex agnus-castus = Uterus Stellaria media = Skin Mentha piperita = Gastrointestinal system
Match these herbs with the organ systems they are used to support:
Passiflora incarnata = Nervous system Usnea spp = Respiratory system Rubus ideaus = Uterus Plantago spp. = Skin Zingiber off. = Gastrointestinal system
Match the following organ systems with the corresponding herbs used for their support:
Nervous system = Humulus lupulus Respiratory system = Inula helenium Uterus = Viburnum opulus Skin = Calendula off. Gastrointestinal system = Mentha piperita
Match the organ systems with the specific herbs used for their support:
Nervous system = Hypericum perforatum Respiratory system = Usnea spp Uterus = Rubus ideaus Skin = Stellaria media Gastrointestinal system = Zingiber off.
___________ is mentioned as an herb for uterine support
Viburnum opulus
Hypericum perforatum is mentioned as an herb for ________ support
respiratory
Rubus ideaus is mentioned as an herb for ________ support
skin
___________ is mentioned as an herb for cardiovascular support
Vitex agnus-castus
Test your knowledge of herbal actions and their effects on our physiology in this quiz. Learn about the different categories of herbal actions and their specific effects on various tissues and organ systems.
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