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

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

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

    Which phytochemicals are found in thyme essential oil?

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

    What is the general safety consideration regarding thyme essential oil?

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

    Which compound in thyme essential oil inhibits Streptococcus pyogenes?

    <p>Thymol</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Distillation</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is NOT associated with thyme?

    <p>Antihistaminic</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional use of garlic mentioned by ESCOP?

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

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