Medicinal Plants for Venus Insufficiency and Circulatory Disorders Quiz
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Which of the following is a role of tannin-containing drugs in managing diarrhoea?

  • Reducing intestinal transit (correct)
  • Enhancing hepatotoxicity
  • Increasing gastric hyperacidity
  • Promoting insomnia

    • What is one of the activities of Camellia sinensis (Green tea) in managing diarrhoea?

  • Promoting nausea and vomiting
  • Inhibiting COX-2 and 5-lipoxygenase (correct)
  • Antibacterial activity against Candida Albicans
  • Increasing bowel movements

    • Which of the following can cause constipation?

  • Inappropriate diet
  • Physical activity
  • Taking opioids
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Which plant is commonly used for the treatment of prostate issues?

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

    Which plant is historically used for treating nervous excitability and insomnia?

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

    Which plant is commonly used for mild and moderate forms of depression?

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

    Which plant contains caffeine and is known for its stimulating effects?

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

    Which natural substance is used as an anti-emetic for both conditions?

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

    Which natural substance is used as premedication before administration of halothane anaesthetics?

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

    Which natural substance is used to relieve gastric inflammation, peptic ulcers, and duodenal ulcers?

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

    Which natural substance is hepatoprotective, protects against ulcers, and shows hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic effects?

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

    Which plant is commonly used for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and prostate enlargement?

    <p>Glycine Max (Soya)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major active constituents in Glycine Max (Soya)?

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

    What are the symptoms of menopause?

    <p>Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, trouble sleeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) typically graded?

    <p>Based on the severity of symptoms and degree of prostate enlargement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural resource is commonly used as a bulk-forming laxative and has a swelling factor of 4?

    <p>Linum usitatissimum (lini semen/linseed)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural resource is commonly used as an osmotic laxative and has a gentle laxative effect due to mannitol?

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

    Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative and represents the standard for the preparation?

    <p>Cassia Senna (Senna fructus, Sennae folium/ Senna)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative and may result in colic due to the presence of anthrone and dianthrone glycosides?

    <p>Frangula alnus (Frangula)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used for the treatment of venous insufficiency and circulatory disorders, containing anthocyanosides with antioxidant properties?

    <p>Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry-bluberry)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used as a bronchodilator and decongestant, traditionally used in Chinese medicine to treat asthma and nasal congestion?

    <p>Ephedrae Herba (Hephedra)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which essential oil is known for its antiseptic, secretolytic, and decongestant effects, but can be toxic if absorbed through the skin in excessive amounts?

    <p>Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plants are used as cough suppressants and contain mucilage with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties?

    <p>Malva sylvestris and Althea officinalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities is associated with tannins in managing diarrhoea?

    <p>Antioxidant and radical scavenger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which laxative type is not digested or absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>Bulk-forming laxatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the causes of constipation?

    <p>Results of taking other medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is commonly used for the treatment of prostate issues?

    <p>Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is historically used for treating nervous excitability and insomnia?

    <p>Valeriana officinalis (Valerian)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is commonly used for mild and moderate forms of depression?

    <p>Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used as a stimulant and contains caffeine?

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

    Which plant is commonly used for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and prostate enlargement?

    <p>Acetosa Racemose (Black Cohosh)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of menopause?

    <p>Hot flashes, Vaginal dryness, Trouble sleeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural substance is hepatoprotective, protects against ulcers, and shows hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic effects?

    <p>β-sitosterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the activities of Glycine Max (Soya) in managing menopausal symptoms and prostate enlargement?

    <p>Increase synthesis of SHBG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used for the treatment of venous insufficiency and circulatory disorders, containing Escin which is used as a marker for standardization?

    <p>Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used as a bronchodilator and decongestant, traditionally used in Chinese medicine to treat asthma and nasal congestion?

    <p>Ephedrae Herba (Ephedra)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which essential oil is known for its antiseptic, expectorant, and spasmolytic effects, and is commonly used for infants, children, and pregnant women?

    <p>Thymus serpyllum (Thyme)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used as a cough suppressant and contains mucilage with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antitussive properties?

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

    Which natural resource is commonly used as a bulk-forming laxative and has a swelling factor of 10?

    <p>Plantago psyllium (psyllii semen/psyllium)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural resource is commonly used as an osmotic laxative and has a gentle laxative effect due to mannitol?

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

    Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative and may result in a reversible blackening of the colon?

    <p>Cassia Senna (Senna fructus, Sennae folium/ Senna)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative and may result in colic due to the presence of anthrone and dianthrone glycosides?

    <p>Frangula alnus (Frangula)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural substance is commonly used for the treatment of gastritis and ulcers by forming a protective coating over the walls of the stomach and esophagus?

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

    Which natural substance is used for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and has complex anti-inflammatory mechanisms?

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

    Which natural substance is commonly used as a weight loss supplement and can reduce the sense of hunger and increase the sense of satiety?

    <p>Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural substance is commonly used for the treatment of heart failure and arrhythmias by increasing the force of myocardial contractility and reducing conductivity of the atrioventricular node?

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

    Which of the following activities is associated with Camellia sinensis (Green tea) in managing diarrhoea?

    <p>Antioxidant and radical scavenger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the side effects of tannin-containing drugs in managing diarrhoea?

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

    What are the causes of constipation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural substance is used as an anti-emetic for both conditions?

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

    Which natural substance is commonly used for the treatment of gastritis and ulcers by forming a protective coating over the walls of the stomach and esophagus?

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

    Which natural substance is used for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and has complex anti-inflammatory mechanisms?

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

    Which natural substance is commonly used for the treatment of heart failure and arrhythmias by increasing the force of myocardial contractility and reducing conductivity of the atrioventricular node?

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

    Which plant is commonly used for the treatment of prostate issues?

    <p>Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is historically used for treating nervous excitability and insomnia?

    <p>Valeriana officinalis (Valerian)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is commonly used for mild and moderate forms of depression?

    <p>Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural substance is commonly used as a weight loss supplement and can reduce the sense of hunger and increase the sense of satiety?

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

    Which plant is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to treat asthma and nasal congestion?

    <p>Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry-bluberry)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which essential oil is known for its antiseptic, secretolytic, and decongestant effects, but can be toxic if absorbed through the skin in excessive amounts?

    <p>Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used for bronchitis and catarrh as an expectorant, acting on G protein-linked β2-adrenergic receptors?

    <p>Hedera helix (Ivy)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is commonly used for the treatment of symptoms of the common cold and influenza-type infections?

    <p>Echinacea angustifolia (Echinacea)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is commonly used for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and prostate enlargement?

    <p>Acetosa Racemose (Cimicifugae Racemosae Rhizome/Black Cohosh)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of menopause?

    <p>Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, trouble sleeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural substance is commonly used for the treatment of gastritis and ulcers by forming a protective coating over the walls of the stomach and esophagus?

    <p>β-sitosterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) typically graded?

    <p>Based on the severity of symptoms and the degree of prostate enlargement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural resource is commonly used as a bulk-forming laxative and has a swelling factor of 4?

    <p>Linum usitatissimum (lini semen/linseed)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural resource is commonly used as an osmotic laxative and has a gentle laxative effect due to mannitol?

    <p>Fraxinus ornus (manna)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative and contains glycosides with chemical constituents ANTAQUINONES, ANTHRONES, AND ANTHRANOLS?

    <p>Cassia Senna (Senna fructus, Sennae folium/ Senna)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which natural resource is commonly used as a stimulant laxative and may cause colic and griping pains due to spastic contractions of the GI musculature?

    <p>Frangula alnus (Frangula)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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