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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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. (C)</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. (B)</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. (D)</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. (A)</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. (C)</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. (B)</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. (D)</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. (A)</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). (C)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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