Class 2- Herbal Pharmacy

Which part of the plant is typically used to make a decoction?

Roots

When is the best time to harvest roots?

Autumn

What is the recommended daily intake of herbal infusions or decoctions?

3 cups

Which type of container should be used for making a decoction?

Glass Signup and view all the answers

How long should a decoction be simmered for?

10-15 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the plant is typically used to make a poultice?

Leaves Signup and view all the answers

Which method is NOT used to make a tincture?

Mathematical Method Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended alcohol percentage for extracting resins and oils?

<blockquote> 70% </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of herb material to liquid used in the maceration method for making a tincture?

1:5 Signup and view all the answers

Which herb requires a 25-60% alcohol percentage for extraction?

Licorice Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended alcohol percentage for extracting tannins?

25-60% Signup and view all the answers

What are vinegar preparations often used for?

Promoting digestion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a consideration for harvesting your own herbs?

The time of year to harvest certain plant parts Signup and view all the answers

Which type of herbal preparation is typically steeped in hot water for 10-20 minutes?

Infusions Signup and view all the answers

Which herb requires cold water for extraction?

Marshmallow root Signup and view all the answers

Which type of herbal preparation is used for external application?

Compresses and Poultices Signup and view all the answers

Which type of herbal preparation is used for gargling?

Gargles Signup and view all the answers

Which type of herbal preparation is typically used for making capsules?

Capsules Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of herbal application?

Infusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a liniment?

To be applied directly to the skin Signup and view all the answers

Which method of herbal application is used for non-woody herbs steeped in water?

Infusion Signup and view all the answers

Which method of herbal application is used for woody herbs simmered in water?

Decoction Signup and view all the answers

Which method of herbal application is inhaled as steam?

Inhalation Signup and view all the answers

Which method of herbal application is added to bath water?

Bath Signup and view all the answers

Which method is primarily used for skin and genital/anal issues?

Poultice Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves soaking a cloth in an infusion or decoction and applying it to the skin?

Compress Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves steeping herbs in warm or cool oil?

Oil Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves adding beeswax to a herbal oil to produce a solid product?

Salve Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how long is the shelf life of infused oils?

6-12 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the general dosing for tinctures in adults?

30-60 drops or ½-1 tsp, 3 times daily Signup and view all the answers

True or false: A poultice is a paste of plants applied directly to the skin.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: A compress is an infusion or decoction applied to the skin.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Oil is made by steeping herbs in warm or cool water.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: A salve is made by adding beeswax to a herbal oil.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Infused oils have a shelf life of 1-2 weeks when refrigerated.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Tinctures have a shelf life of 2+ years.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Decoctions have a shelf life of 24 hours when refrigerated.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The recommended dosing for tinctures in adults is 30-60 drops, 3 times daily.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Topical applications should be applied 2-3 times daily or as needed.

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Higher and more frequent dosing is recommended for chronic conditions.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which method of herbal application is added to bath water?

poultice Signup and view all the answers

Which method is primarily used for skin and genital/anal issues?

compress Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Higher and more frequent dosing is recommended for chronic conditions.

true Signup and view all the answers

What are vinegar preparations often used for?

skin and muscle issues Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of herbal application?

maceration Signup and view all the answers

Which method is NOT used to make a tincture?

decoction Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of herb material to liquid used in the maceration method for making a tincture?

1:2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the general dosing for tinctures in adults?

30-60 drops or ½-1 tsp, 3 times daily Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the plant is typically used to make a poultice?

fresh plants or dried plants Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Topical applications should be applied 2-3 times daily or as needed.

true Signup and view all the answers

Match the following herbal preparation methods with their primary usage:

Poultice = Primarily used for skin and muscle issues, and inflammation Compress = Primarily used for skin and muscle issues, and inflammation Oil = Primarily used for skin and muscle issues, and inflammation Salve = Primarily used for skin and muscle issues Signup and view all the answers

Match the following herbal preparation methods with their description:

Poultice = A paste of well bruised fresh plants, or dried plants and water or vinegar is applied directly to the skin Compress = A cloth is soaked in an infusion or decoction and applied to the skin Oil = Finely chopped fresh herbs are steeped in oil Salve = Beeswax or another thickening agent is added to a herbal oil to produce a solid product Signup and view all the answers

Match the following herbal preparation types with their approximate shelf life:

Infused oils = 6-12 months Creams & lotions = 1-2 weeks, refrigerated Salves = 6-12 months Tinctures = 2+ years Signup and view all the answers

Match the following posology considerations with their recommended timing:

Cleansing and detoxifying = On an empty stomach Nervous conditions and to help stimulate digestion = Before a meal Indigestion and gas = After a meal Lower the strength of the preparation = Taken with food Signup and view all the answers

Match the following herbal preparations with their general adult dosing guidelines:

Syrups and Elixirs = $\frac{1}{2}-1$ tsp, 3 times daily Tea = 1 tsp dried herb per cup water, drink 1 cup 3 times daily Tinctures = 30-60 drops or $\frac{1}{2}-1$ tsp, 3 times daily Topical applications = apply 2-3 times daily or as needed Signup and view all the answers

Which method of herbal application involves steeping herbs in warm or cool oil?

Liniment Signup and view all the answers

Which type of herbal preparation is typically steeped in hot water for 10-20 minutes?

Infusion Signup and view all the answers

Which herb requires a 25-60% alcohol percentage for extraction?

Echinacea Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the plant is typically used to make a poultice?

Leaves Signup and view all the answers

True or false: A salve is made by adding beeswax to a herbal oil.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the general dosing for tinctures in adults?

30-60 drops, 3 times daily Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the plant is typically used to make a decoction?

Roots Signup and view all the answers

Which herb requires cold water for extraction?

Ginger Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Decoctions have a shelf life of 24 hours when refrigerated.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily intake of herbal infusions or decoctions?

3 cups Signup and view all the answers

Which method of herbal application involves steeping finely chopped fresh herbs in warm or cool oil?

Oil Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding beeswax to a herbal oil when making a salve?

To produce a solid product Signup and view all the answers

Which type of herbal preparation involves applying an infusion or decoction to the skin using a soaked cloth?

Compress Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended steeping time for finely chopped fresh herbs in warm oil?

2-4 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary usage of a poultice?

To apply to the skin Signup and view all the answers

Which type of herbal preparation is made by adding beeswax to a herbal oil?

Salve Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended steeping time for finely chopped fresh herbs in cool oil?

2-6 weeks Signup and view all the answers

Class 2- Herbal Pharmacy

Questions and Answers

Which part of the plant is typically used to make a decoction?

When is the best time to harvest roots?

What is the recommended daily intake of herbal infusions or decoctions?

Which type of container should be used for making a decoction?

How long should a decoction be simmered for?

Which part of the plant is typically used to make a poultice?

Which method is NOT used to make a tincture?

What is the recommended alcohol percentage for extracting resins and oils?

What is the ratio of herb material to liquid used in the maceration method for making a tincture?

Which herb requires a 25-60% alcohol percentage for extraction?

What is the recommended alcohol percentage for extracting tannins?

What are vinegar preparations often used for?

Which of the following is a consideration for harvesting your own herbs?

Which type of herbal preparation is typically steeped in hot water for 10-20 minutes?

Which herb requires cold water for extraction?

Which type of herbal preparation is used for external application?

Which type of herbal preparation is used for gargling?

Which type of herbal preparation is typically used for making capsules?

Which of the following is NOT a method of herbal application?

What is the main purpose of a liniment?

Which method of herbal application is used for non-woody herbs steeped in water?

Which method of herbal application is used for woody herbs simmered in water?

Which method of herbal application is inhaled as steam?

Which method of herbal application is added to bath water?

Which method is primarily used for skin and genital/anal issues?

Which method involves soaking a cloth in an infusion or decoction and applying it to the skin?

Which method involves steeping herbs in warm or cool oil?

Which method involves adding beeswax to a herbal oil to produce a solid product?

Approximately how long is the shelf life of infused oils?

What is the general dosing for tinctures in adults?

True or false: A poultice is a paste of plants applied directly to the skin.

True or false: A compress is an infusion or decoction applied to the skin.

True or false: Oil is made by steeping herbs in warm or cool water.

True or false: A salve is made by adding beeswax to a herbal oil.

True or false: Infused oils have a shelf life of 1-2 weeks when refrigerated.

True or false: Tinctures have a shelf life of 2+ years.

True or false: Decoctions have a shelf life of 24 hours when refrigerated.

True or false: The recommended dosing for tinctures in adults is 30-60 drops, 3 times daily.

True or false: Topical applications should be applied 2-3 times daily or as needed.

True or false: Higher and more frequent dosing is recommended for chronic conditions.

Which method of herbal application is added to bath water?

Which method is primarily used for skin and genital/anal issues?

True or false: Higher and more frequent dosing is recommended for chronic conditions.

What are vinegar preparations often used for?

Which of the following is NOT a method of herbal application?

Which method is NOT used to make a tincture?

What is the ratio of herb material to liquid used in the maceration method for making a tincture?

What is the general dosing for tinctures in adults?

Which part of the plant is typically used to make a poultice?

True or false: Topical applications should be applied 2-3 times daily or as needed.

Match the following herbal preparation methods with their primary usage:

Match the following herbal preparation methods with their description:

Match the following herbal preparation types with their approximate shelf life:

Match the following posology considerations with their recommended timing:

Match the following herbal preparations with their general adult dosing guidelines:

Which method of herbal application involves steeping herbs in warm or cool oil?

Which type of herbal preparation is typically steeped in hot water for 10-20 minutes?

Which herb requires a 25-60% alcohol percentage for extraction?

Which part of the plant is typically used to make a poultice?

True or false: A salve is made by adding beeswax to a herbal oil.

What is the general dosing for tinctures in adults?

Which part of the plant is typically used to make a decoction?

Which herb requires cold water for extraction?

True or false: Decoctions have a shelf life of 24 hours when refrigerated.

What is the recommended daily intake of herbal infusions or decoctions?

Which method of herbal application involves steeping finely chopped fresh herbs in warm or cool oil?

What is the purpose of adding beeswax to a herbal oil when making a salve?

Which type of herbal preparation involves applying an infusion or decoction to the skin using a soaked cloth?

What is the recommended steeping time for finely chopped fresh herbs in warm oil?

What is the primary usage of a poultice?

Which type of herbal preparation is made by adding beeswax to a herbal oil?

What is the recommended steeping time for finely chopped fresh herbs in cool oil?

Which method involves applying a cloth soaked in an infusion or decoction to the skin?

What is the purpose of adding beeswax to a herbal oil when making a salve?

Which type of herbal preparation is made by steeping herbs in warm or cool oil?

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