6. Liver,kidney,renal Function,diuretics

Question 1

Two substances in the body that the kidneys balance

Answer 1

Acidity & water

Question 2

How are the nutrients delivered from sm. Intestine to the liver

Answer 2

Portal vein

Question 3

What should you look for when dealing with the kidneys

Answer 3

Adrenal stress & liver function

Question 4

Some therapeutic actions of a diuretic

Answer 4

Removal of waste , antiseptic , maintain kidney action

Question 5

Black radish is known for these qualities

Answer 5

Beneficial on intestinal flora , bring down blood bilirubin , aid in bile flow

Question 6

Name a herb used for dyspepsia & jaundice

Answer 6

Barberry

Question 7

What constituent in uva Ursi is contributed to the action of the herb being a urinary antiseptic

Answer 7

Arbutin

Question 8

Which part of parsley is more effective

Answer 8

Root

Question 9

Which herb contains quercitin( bioflavonoid )

Answer 9

Arctostaphylos UVA Ursi

Question 10

What herb has shown to cause kidney irritation when taken in large amounts

Answer 10

Juniperus communis

Ground juniper

Question 11

Diuretics are in ward moving herbs or outward ?

Answer 11

Inward

Question 12

The major detoxing organ in our body is ?

Answer 12

Liver

Question 13

Kidneys filter almost all of the fluid , except the cells into the renal tubule in the first stage

T/F

Answer 13

True

Question 14

7 things to consider when dealing with the kidneys are :

Answer 14

Sluggish kidney 
Excessive stress on kidney 
Liver function 
Over contraction 
Constipation 
Poor blood supply adrenal stress

Question 15

3 stage’s the kidneys go through

Answer 15

Filtration
Reabsorption
Secretion

Question 16

Diuretics deliver more fluid ( blood) to the kidneys

T/F

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Barberry is excellent for dyspepsia( indigestion)

T/F

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Ginger , cramp bark and marshmallow

soothe the liver , gallbladder and intestines or
Activate the kidneys or
Heat the gallbladder

Answer 18

Sooth the liver , gallbladder and intestinal area

Question 19

Clinical renal formula used most often is the KB herb

What’s that stand for

Answer 19

Kidney / bladder

Question 20

UVA Ursi is a weak or strong diuretic

Answer 20

Strong

Question 21

Latin name for Uva Ursi

Answer 21

Artcosaphylos uva-Ursi

Question 22

What is one of the chemicals in UVA Ursi

Carcim
Abutin
Sativum

Answer 22

Abutin

Question 23

Bearberry is tonic and strengthening to what area of the body

Answer 23

Genital /urinary tract

Question 24

Juniper berries Latin name

Answer 24

Juniperus communis

Question 25

Juniperus communis is a strong antiviral , anti fungal , antibiotic in the kidney , liver or urinary tract

Answer 25

Urinary tract

Question 26

Buchu leaves are antiseptic & diuretic while toning and cleansing the Urinary tract Prostate Kidneys

Answer 26

Prostate

Question 27

Is Petroselunium crispum ( parsley ) a mild soothing diuretic Or strong active diuretic

Answer 27

Mild and smooth

Question 28

Parsley Latin name

Answer 28

Petroselinum crispum

Question 29

5 Herbal action of parsley

Answer 29

Emmenagogue - works in the female system Tonic Diuretic Aperient ( relieves constipation ;mild laxative) Abortifacient

Question 30

Parsley roots are weaker or stronger then the leaves

Answer 30

Stronger

Question 31

``` Petroselinum crispum ( parsley ) Is best used at early stages of cold/flu or once symptoms get stronger ```

Answer 31

Early stages

Question 32

Parsley ( petroselinum crispum ) Is mixed best with what herb ____ For first stages of a cold

Answer 32

Raspberry | Drink all throughout the day

Question 33

Bearberry ( Actrostaphylos UVA Ursi ) | Is a strong diuretic or a weak one

Answer 33

Strongest and well known