Traditional Medicine and Herbal Healing Practices in India Quiz
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What is the significance of Rig-Veda in the context of traditional medicine?

  • It outlined the side effects of allopathic medicine and recommended herbal alternatives
  • It is considered as one of the oldest treatises of human knowledge that mentioned therapeutic usages of plants in the Indian subcontinent (correct)
  • It was created during the 20th century and documented the development of modern medicine
  • It focused on the production of medicinal herbs in India

    • Why is India referred to as the botanical garden of the world?

  • Due to its rich traditional knowledge and heritage of herbal medicine
  • For its significant use of traditional medicine in rural areas
  • Because it is the largest producer of medicinal herbs (correct)
  • As a result of its focus on new drug development from medicinal plants

    • What has led to the decreased significance of traditional medicines in India?

  • Increased cost and limited availability of medicinal herbs
  • Lack of historical documentation about herbal remedies
  • Easy availability and fast action of conventional allopathic medicines (correct)
  • The influence of modern technology in healthcare

    • Why are people now looking for alternative medicines like herbal remedies?

    <p>Due to side effects and growing cost of allopathic medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of traditional medicine in rural and remote areas?

    <p>It is considered as a major healthcare provider and primary source of healthcare for a large section of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Indian traditional medicine and medicinal plants considered valuable?

    <p>They are a vital source of new drug development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Indus valley civilization in relation to traditional medicine in India?

    <p>It provided evidence of the presence of a traditional medicinal system at that time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the local health care system from the classical scientific system of medicine in India?

    <p>Local health care practitioners primarily cure diseases at home.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core concept behind Ayurveda's approach to treatment?

    <p>The belief in the balance of body, senses, mind, and soul as the foundation of health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Unani system of medicine from Ayurveda?

    <p>It originated in Greece and was introduced in India by Arab and Persians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of minerals in traditional Indian systems of medicine?

    <p>They are the primary source of making medical formulations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying principle behind diagnosing diseases in Ayurveda?

    <p>Examining the general physical condition of the patient and pulse reading.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ayurveda view human life and illness?

    <p>As a composition of five basic elements and result of unbalanced body matrix.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the Indus people's use of drugs during ancient times?

    <p>The use of plants, animals, and mineral-based drugs were done by Indus people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ayurveda define human body composition?

    <p>As a composition of five basic elements namely earth, water, fire, air, and vacuum (ether).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the carriers of local health care system in India?

    <p>They cure diseases at home as birth attendants, bonesetters, and practitioners of various treatments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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