Herbal Remedies Multiple Choice Questions PDF

1. **Which of the following is a cause of peptic ulcers?** - a) Virus infection - b) Helicobacter pylori infection - c) Autoimmune reaction - d) Fungal infection **Answer**: b 2. **Which herb is used to treat oral infections and ulcers?** - a) Aloe - b) Rose petals - c) Ginger - d...

1. **Which of the following is a cause of peptic ulcers?** - a) Virus infection - b) Helicobacter pylori infection - c) Autoimmune reaction - d) Fungal infection **Answer**: b 2. **Which herb is used to treat oral infections and ulcers?** - a) Aloe - b) Rose petals - c) Ginger - d) Liquorice **Answer**: b 3. **Which herb contains menthol and is used for its anti-inflammatory properties?** - a) Peppermint - b) Chamomile - c) Eucalyptus - d) Aloe **Answer**: a 4. **Which herbal treatment is recommended for irritable bowel syndrome with predominant constipation?** - a) Psyllium - b) Peppermint  - c) Liquorice - d) Aloe **Answer**: a 5. **What is the main active compound in liquorice that aids ulcer healing?** - a) Glycyrrhizin - b) Thymol - c) Eugenol - d) Menthol **Answer**: a 6. **Which herb is effective against H. pylori?** - a) Aloe - b) Olibanum - c) Ginger - d) Quassia **Answer**: b 7. **Which of the following plants is NOT a mucilage-containing plant?** - a) Aloe - b) Linseed - c) Mentha - d) Marshmallow **Answer**: c 8. **The primary use of psyllium seeds is for:**  - a) Osmotic effect - b) Bulk laxative - c) Antacid - d) Ulcer healing **Answer**: b 9. **Ginger is used to treat motion sickness due to its:** - a) Anti-inflammatory properties - b) Antioxidant properties - c) Anti-emetic effect - d) Antiviral effect **Answer**: c 10. **The medicinal use of myrrh in oral health is due to its:** - a) Antiviral properties - b) Antiseptic and astringent properties - c) Laxative effect - d) Antiemetic effect **Answer**: b 11. **Which herb is known for its anti-inflammatory and gastroprotective properties?** - a) Peppermint - b) Liquorice - c) Quassia - d) Pomegranate **Answer**: b 12. **Artichoke is contraindicated in the case of:** - a) Bile duct blockage - b) Gallstones - c) Liver cirrhosis - d) High blood pressure **Answer**: a 13. **Which of the following herbal remedies has a role in preventing fibrotic transformation in the liver?** - a) Milk thistle - b) Dandelion - c) Echinacea - d) Liquorice **Answer**: a 14. **The use of witch hazel bark is recommended for:** - a) Irritable bowel syndrome - b) Hemorrhoids - c) Peptic ulcers - d) Liver disorders **Answer**: b 15. **Peppermint is used to relieve stomach cramps in:** - a) Irritable bowel syndrome - b) Gastritis  - c) Liver cirrhosis - d) Chronic diarrhea **Answer**: a Sure! Here are **20 more multiple-choice questions** based on the content of the file on **Herbal and Alternative Medicine**: ### Multiple-Choice Questions: 1. **Which herb is used as a carminative to reduce flatulence?** - a) Peppermint - b) Anise - c) Aloe - d) Rose petals **Answer**: b 2. **Which herb is recommended for treating chronic liver disease and fibrosis?** - a) Echinacea - b) Dandelion - c) Milk thistle - d) Chamomile **Answer**: c 3. **Which type of laxative works by absorbing water and forming a soft mass in the intestine?** - a) Bulk laxative - b) Osmotic laxative  - c) Lubricant laxative - d) Stimulant laxative **Answer**: a 4. **Which herb contains sesquiterpene lactones and is effective against intestinal worms?** - a) Ginger - b) Santonica - c) Senna - d) Liquorice **Answer**: b 5. **Which herb is known for its protective action on the gastric mucosa and is used for peptic ulcers?** - a) Aloe - b) Marshmallow - c) Ginger - d) Psyllium **Answer**: b 6. **What is the role of chamomile flowers in gastrointestinal disorders?** - a) Anti-inflammatory - b) Antispasmodic - c) Laxative - d) Ulcer healing **Answer**: b 7. **Which of the following herbs is used as a stimulant laxative for acute constipation?** - a) Aloe - b) Psyllium - c) Senna - d) Dandelion **Answer**: c 8. **Peppermint is used to relieve IBS symptoms due to its:** - a) Antiviral properties - b) Antispasmodic properties - c) Antibacterial properties - d) Antioxidant properties **Answer**: b 9. **Which of the following is used as an anti-emetic in cases of motion sickness?** - a) Ginger - b) Quassia - c) Liquorice - d) Aloe **Answer**: a 10. **Herbal treatment for diarrhea often involves tannin-containing herbs. Which of the following is a tannin-rich herb?** - a) Ginger - b) Pomegranate  - c) Aloe - d) Santonica **Answer**: b 11. **Which herb is contraindicated for patients with gallstones?** - a) Turmeric - b) Liquorice - c) Dandelion - d) Milk thistle **Answer**: c 12. **Which herbal product is used to promote bile secretion (choleretic effect)?** - a) Artichoke - b) Peppermint - c) Senna - d) Witch hazel **Answer**: a 13. **Which herb is used for its soothing, demulcent effect on the gastrointestinal mucosa?** - a) Marshmallow - b) Aloe - c) Liquorice - d) Senna **Answer**: a 14. **Which herb is commonly used as a hepatoprotective agent for liver disorders?** - a) Turmeric - b) Ginger - c) Echinacea - d) Dandelion **Answer**: a 15. **Which herb has both antidiarrheal and astringent properties, often used for gastrointestinal disturbances?** - a) Witch hazel - b) Pomegranate - c) Quassia - d) Myrrh **Answer**: b 16. **Which herb is effective against roundworms, particularly due to its bitter compounds?** - a) Quassia - b) Aloe - c) Santonica - d) Pomegranate **Answer**: c 17. **For treating nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, which herb would be effective?** - a) Ginger - b) Aloe  - c) Liquorice - d) Senna **Answer**: a 18. **The active compound in turmeric responsible for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects is:** - a) Curcumin - b) Glycyrrhizin - c) Eugenol - d) Quercetin **Answer**: a 19. **Which herb is known for its immunostimulant properties and is often used in viral infections?** - a) Echinacea - b) Chamomile - c) Dandelion - d) Aloe **Answer**: a 20. **Which herb is used for liver regeneration due to its high antioxidant content?** - a) Dandelion - b) Artichoke - c) Milk thistle - d) Liquorice **Answer**: c 16. **Eucalyptus oil is used for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.** **Answer**: True 17. **Chronic liver cirrhosis is primarily caused by bacterial infections.** **Answer**: False 18. **Herbal medicine containing tannins is effective for both diarrhea and oral ulcers.** **Answer**: True 19. **Propolis is known for its antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties.** **Answer**: True 20. **Ginger is primarily used to treat intestinal worms.** **Answer**: False 21. **Saliva has a pH that ranges from 6.7 to 7.4.** **Answer**: True 22. **Peppermint oil works by relaxing the intestinal muscles, making it effective for IBS.** **Answer**: True 23. **Motion sickness is best treated with pomegranate bark.** **Answer**: False 24. **Turmeric has proven antiviral properties against hepatitis B and C viruses.**  **Answer**: True 25. **Quassia wood is effective against roundworms.** **Answer**: False 26. **Dandelion is contraindicated for patients with kidney disease due to its high potassium content.** **Answer**: True 27. **Chamomile flowers are used as an antispasmodic for IBS-D (diarrhea-predominant IBS).** **Answer**: True 28. **Chili is an effective carminative that reduces flatulence.** **Answer**: False 29. **Licorice inhibits prostaglandin breakdown, promoting ulcer healing.** **Answer**: True 30. **Marshmallow root is an antispasmodic herb used to treat diarrhea.** **Answer**: False 31. **Guava is commonly used to treat diarrhea due to its high fiber and antimicrobial properties.** **Answer**: True 32. **Hemorrhoids can be treated with tannin-containing herbs like witch hazel.**  **Answer**: True 33. **A high dose of curcumin (up to 12 g/day) is generally unsafe due to its poor bioavailability.** **Answer**: False 34. **Echinacea polysaccharides improve immune response by enhancing phagocytosis.** **Answer**: True 35. **Silymarin in milk thistle acts as a potent antioxidant and helps in liver regeneration.** **Answer**: True 36. **Kinetosis can be treated with the herb ginger.** **Answer**: True 37. **Artichoke is contraindicated for patients with bile duct obstruction.** **Answer**: True 38. **Liquorice is used to treat stomach ulcers by promoting mucosa production and cell proliferation.** **Answer**: True 39. **Propolis is effective against Candida infections due to its antifungal properties.** **Answer**: True 40. **Turmeric is contraindicated for patients on anticoagulants due to its effect on platelet aggregation.** **Answer**: True