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What is the primary goal in treating non-specific Low Back Pain (LBP)?
What is the primary goal in treating non-specific Low Back Pain (LBP)?
- To recommend physical therapy only
- To treat the adrenal glands
- To find the underlying cause of the condition (correct)
- To prescribe anti-inflammatory medication
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), what is the characteristic of non-specific LBP associated with kidney Qi deficiency?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), what is the characteristic of non-specific LBP associated with kidney Qi deficiency?
- Numbness and tingling
- Sharp shooting pain
- Burning sensation
- Dull ache and weakness (correct)
What is the primary indication for Korean Red Ginseng in small doses?
What is the primary indication for Korean Red Ginseng in small doses?
- Depression and anxiety
- End-of-life care
- Chronic pain management
- Debility and convalescence (correct)
What is the family of the Korean Red Ginseng plant?
What is the family of the Korean Red Ginseng plant?
What is one of the key actions of Korean Red Ginseng?
What is one of the key actions of Korean Red Ginseng?
What is the primary use of American Ginseng?
What is the primary use of American Ginseng?
What is the common action of Ashwagandha and Rhodiola?
What is the common action of Ashwagandha and Rhodiola?
Which herbal remedy is contraindicated in hypertension and other heat conditions?
Which herbal remedy is contraindicated in hypertension and other heat conditions?
What is the chemical composition of Eleutherococcus senticosus?
What is the chemical composition of Eleutherococcus senticosus?
What is the recommended usage of Rhodiola rosea?
What is the recommended usage of Rhodiola rosea?
Which of the following herbal remedies is not a stimulant?
Which of the following herbal remedies is not a stimulant?
What is the indicated use of Sarsaparilla?
What is the indicated use of Sarsaparilla?
Which herbal remedy is paired with Ganoderma lucidum for depression?
Which herbal remedy is paired with Ganoderma lucidum for depression?
What is the primary action of Cardiotonic Triterpene?
What is the primary action of Cardiotonic Triterpene?
Which herbal remedy is considered safe for pregnancy?
Which herbal remedy is considered safe for pregnancy?
What is the primary indication for the use of Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)?
What is the primary indication for the use of Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)?
What is the common name of the Ganoderma lucidum mushroom?
What is the common name of the Ganoderma lucidum mushroom?
What is the primary action of the herb Rehmannia?
What is the primary action of the herb Rehmannia?
What is the main constituent of the Turkey Tail mushroom responsible for its anti-tumour activity?
What is the main constituent of the Turkey Tail mushroom responsible for its anti-tumour activity?
What is the primary indication for the use of Shiitake mushroom?
What is the primary indication for the use of Shiitake mushroom?
What is the main action of a carminative herbal remedy?
What is the main action of a carminative herbal remedy?
What is the primary approach to treating IBS?
What is the primary approach to treating IBS?
What is the primary indication for the use of Rehmannia?
What is the primary indication for the use of Rehmannia?
What is the primary action of a stimulating laxative herbal remedy?
What is the primary action of a stimulating laxative herbal remedy?
What is the primary action of an antispasmodic herbal remedy?
What is the primary action of an antispasmodic herbal remedy?
Which of the following herbs is not specifically indicated for indigestion?
Which of the following herbs is not specifically indicated for indigestion?
What is the primary active compound responsible for the carminative action of peppermint?
What is the primary active compound responsible for the carminative action of peppermint?
Which of the following herbs is known to aggravate reflux?
Which of the following herbs is known to aggravate reflux?
What is the primary action of psyllium?
What is the primary action of psyllium?
Which of the following herbs is contraindicated in pregnancy?
Which of the following herbs is contraindicated in pregnancy?
What is the primary action of senna?
What is the primary action of senna?
Which of the following herbs is specifically indicated for infectious diarrhea?
Which of the following herbs is specifically indicated for infectious diarrhea?
What is the primary action of flax seed?
What is the primary action of flax seed?
Which of the following herbs is known to cause melanosis of the bowel?
Which of the following herbs is known to cause melanosis of the bowel?
What is the consequence of using berberine in individuals with stomach ulcers?
What is the consequence of using berberine in individuals with stomach ulcers?
Which of the following herbs is contraindicated in children under 12 years old?
Which of the following herbs is contraindicated in children under 12 years old?
What is the primary action of Gentian?
What is the primary action of Gentian?
Which of the following is a contraindication for Centaury?
Which of the following is a contraindication for Centaury?
What is the effect of Artichoke on cardiovascular disease?
What is the effect of Artichoke on cardiovascular disease?
What is the primary indication for Marshmallow?
What is the primary indication for Marshmallow?
What is the active compound responsible for the bitter action of Gentian?
What is the active compound responsible for the bitter action of Gentian?
What is the effect of berberine on diarrhea-predominant IBS?
What is the effect of berberine on diarrhea-predominant IBS?
What is the primary action of Centaury?
What is the primary action of Centaury?
What is the effect of Artichoke on gallbladder disease?
What is the effect of Artichoke on gallbladder disease?
What is the active compound responsible for the anti-inflammatory action of Artichoke?
What is the active compound responsible for the anti-inflammatory action of Artichoke?
Which herbal remedy is known for its demulcent and bulk laxative properties?
Which herbal remedy is known for its demulcent and bulk laxative properties?
What is the primary indication for Aloe Vera gel?
What is the primary indication for Aloe Vera gel?
Which phytochemical is found in Licorice?
Which phytochemical is found in Licorice?
What is the primary indication for Meadowsweet?
What is the primary indication for Meadowsweet?
What is the primary action of Cayenne?
What is the primary action of Cayenne?
Which herbal remedy is contraindicated in individuals with salicylate sensitivities?
Which herbal remedy is contraindicated in individuals with salicylate sensitivities?
What is the primary indication for Slippery Elm?
What is the primary indication for Slippery Elm?
Which phytochemical is found in Aloe Vera?
Which phytochemical is found in Aloe Vera?
What is the primary action of Licorice?
What is the primary action of Licorice?
Which herbal remedy is known for its bulk laxative properties and may cause bloating and gas?
Which herbal remedy is known for its bulk laxative properties and may cause bloating and gas?
What is the primary action of Capsaicinoids?
What is the primary action of Capsaicinoids?
Which herb is often used to improve palatability of a formula?
Which herb is often used to improve palatability of a formula?
What is the primary indication for Convallaria majalis?
What is the primary indication for Convallaria majalis?
Which herb is a reliable and abundant hypotensive in North America?
Which herb is a reliable and abundant hypotensive in North America?
What is the primary action of Gingko biloba?
What is the primary action of Gingko biloba?
Which herb is contraindicated in pregnancy?
Which herb is contraindicated in pregnancy?
What is the primary action of Leonurus cardiaca?
What is the primary action of Leonurus cardiaca?
Which herb is often used to improve cognitive performance?
Which herb is often used to improve cognitive performance?
What is the primary action of Crataegus oxyacantha?
What is the primary action of Crataegus oxyacantha?
Which herb is a mild uterine tonic and may be indicated for recurrent miscarriages?
Which herb is a mild uterine tonic and may be indicated for recurrent miscarriages?
What is the primary indication for the use of Valeriana officinalis?
What is the primary indication for the use of Valeriana officinalis?
What is the action of the chemical constituent capsaicinoids in Capsicum frutescens?
What is the action of the chemical constituent capsaicinoids in Capsicum frutescens?
What is the primary indication for the use of Viscum album?
What is the primary indication for the use of Viscum album?
What is the safety consideration for the use of Viscum album during pregnancy?
What is the safety consideration for the use of Viscum album during pregnancy?
What is the primary action of Ceanothus americanus?
What is the primary action of Ceanothus americanus?
What is the pairing herb for Valeriana officinalis in treating cold-pattern URTIs?
What is the pairing herb for Valeriana officinalis in treating cold-pattern URTIs?
What is the potential side effect of high doses of Valeriana officinalis?
What is the potential side effect of high doses of Valeriana officinalis?
What is the primary action of the chemical constituent iridoids in Valeriana officinalis?
What is the primary action of the chemical constituent iridoids in Valeriana officinalis?
What is the goal of therapy in treating erectile dysfunction according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is the goal of therapy in treating erectile dysfunction according to Traditional Chinese Medicine?
What is the pairing herb for Viscum album in treating CHF or refractory hypertension?
What is the pairing herb for Viscum album in treating CHF or refractory hypertension?
What is the primary action of Lobelia?
What is the primary action of Lobelia?
Which herb is contraindicated in pregnancy?
Which herb is contraindicated in pregnancy?
What is the primary indication for Passionflower?
What is the primary indication for Passionflower?
Which herb pairs well with Crataegus oxyacantha and Gingko biloba in cardiovascular presentations?
Which herb pairs well with Crataegus oxyacantha and Gingko biloba in cardiovascular presentations?
What is the chemical composition of Snake Root?
What is the chemical composition of Snake Root?
Which herb is used to treat anxiety and panic attacks?
Which herb is used to treat anxiety and panic attacks?
What is the primary action of Lindin?
What is the primary action of Lindin?
Which herb is paired with Artemisia absinthium and Passiflora incarnata for acute treatment of panic attacks?
Which herb is paired with Artemisia absinthium and Passiflora incarnata for acute treatment of panic attacks?
What is the primary indication for Skullcap?
What is the primary indication for Skullcap?
Which herb is used to treat hypertension and cardiovascular conditions?
Which herb is used to treat hypertension and cardiovascular conditions?
