24 Questions
Which natural substance is used as a treatment for travel sickness and morning sickness of pregnancy?
Ginger
What natural substance is found in algae and acts as a protective coating over the walls of the stomach and esophagus?
Alginate
Which natural substance is hepatoprotective, protects against ulcers, and has complex anti-inflammatory mechanisms?
Curcuma longa
Which weight loss supplement is responsible for increasing the sense of satiety and reducing the sense of hunger?
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum (Guar gum)
Which weight loss supplement is known for increasing cholesterol in the stool?
Plantago psyllium (psyllii semen/psyllium)
Which weight loss supplement is responsible for weight-loss claims due to the active compound β-synerphine?
Citrus aurantium (bitter orange)
Which natural substance is used as premedication before administration of halothane anaesthetics?
Hyoscine
What is the most important bioactive secondary metabolite found in liquorice?
Glycyrrhizic acid
Which natural substance is neurotoxic and can produce psychiatric disturbances when consumed in large quantities?
Thujone
Which weight loss supplement is responsible for increasing the sense of satiety and reducing the sense of hunger?
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum (Guar gum)
What is the active compound involved in weight-loss claims of Citrus aurantium (bitter orange)?
β-synerphine
Which weight loss supplement is used to reduce intestinal absorption of lipids?
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum (Guar gum)
Which natural substance is commonly used to relieve gastric inflammation, peptic ulcers, and duodenal ulcers?
Liquorice
What natural substance is found in algae and acts as a protective coating over the walls of the stomach and esophagus?
Alginate
Which natural substance is known for its anti-emetic properties and is used for both travel sickness and morning sickness of pregnancy?
Ginger
Which weight loss supplement is known for increasing the sense of satiety and reducing the sense of hunger?
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum (Guar gum)
What is the active compound involved in weight-loss claims of Citrus aurantium (bitter orange)?
β-synerphine
Which weight loss supplement is used to reduce intestinal absorption of lipids?
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum (Guar gum)
Which natural substance is commonly used to relieve gastric inflammation, peptic ulcers, and duodenal ulcers?
Alginate
Which weight loss supplement is used to reduce intestinal absorption of lipids?
Alginate
Which natural substance is hepatoprotective, protects against ulcers, and has complex anti-inflammatory mechanisms?
Curcuma longa
Which weight loss supplement is known for its role in increasing the sense of satiety and reducing the sense of hunger?
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum (Guar gum)
Which weight loss supplement is used to reduce the intestinal absorption of lipids?
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum (Guar gum)
What is the active compound involved in weight-loss claims of Citrus aurantium (bitter orange)?
β-synerphine
Test your knowledge on natural substances used to treat nausea, vomiting, gastritis, and ulcers. Learn about the effectiveness of ginger and hyoscine in managing travel sickness, morning sickness, and other related conditions. Discover the benefits of natural remedies in alleviating these common ailments.
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