King's American Dispensatory Thyme Uses Quiz
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What is the recommended dose of thyme oil for internal use?

  • 1 teaspoon
  • 1 tablespoon
  • 2-10 drops (correct)
  • 1-2 fluid ounces

In what conditions is thyme's warm infusion beneficial?

  • Stomach ulcers
  • Headache and flatulence (correct)
  • Anemia
  • Diabetes

What is the primary action of thyme as mentioned in the text?

  • Antibiotic
  • Carminative (correct)
  • Antipyretic
  • Hypnotic

What is the best safety consideration when using thyme oil externally?

<p>Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What age group can the preparation containing thyme, scullcap, and rue be administered to?

<p>Children above 3 years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT mentioned as being alleviated by thyme infusion?

<p>Stress-related headache (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phytochemicals are found in thyme essential oil?

<p>Thymol and carvacrol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general safety consideration regarding thyme essential oil?

<p>It is generally considered safe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which compound in thyme essential oil inhibits Streptococcus pyogenes?

<p>Thymol (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process is used to obtain pure essential oils from plants like thyme?

<p>Distillation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do essential oils like thyme not contain larger non-volatile compounds?

<p>They are removed during extraction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did only Hydrastis exhibit antibacterial activity during the hemp formula study in vitro trials?

<p>It contains berberine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main safety consideration regarding garlic use during pregnancy and lactation?

<p>It is generally considered safe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is NOT associated with thyme?

<p>Antihistaminic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approved use of garlic according to the German Commission E for elevated lipid levels?

<p>Support for dietary measures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential action of thyme in treating respiratory conditions?

<p>Acts as an expectorant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the traditional use of garlic mentioned by ESCOP?

<p>Relief of cough and colds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the uses of garlic according to King's American Dispensatory, 1898?

<p>Relief of coughs and pertussis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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