Botanical Healing

Question 1

_____________ occurs when the combined action of two or more substances produces a greater effect than the sum of the effect of individual substances acting alone.

Select one:

a. Qi
b. Synergism
c. Antagonism
d. Harmony

Answer 1

b. Synergism

Question 2

Which of the following is a phytonutrient?

Select one:

a. Carotenoids
b. Chicken soup
c. Margarine
d. Fertilizer

Answer 2

a. Carotenoids

Question 3

Ma huang may interact with which of the following to increase blood pressure?

Select one:

a. HIV meds
b. Prednisone
c. Decongestants
d. Contraceptives

Answer 3

c. Decongestants

Question 4

Which of the following is made by pressing herbs and soaking them in alcohol?

Select one:

a. Tinctures
b. Concoctions
c. Decoctions
d. Infusions

Answer 4

a. Tinctures

Question 5

Peppermint tea is recommended for which of the following?

Select one:

a. Upset stomach
b. Boost immune system
c. Anti-inflammatory
d. Circulation

Answer 5

a. Upset stomach

Question 6

The therapeutic use of essential oils of plants to heal the body, mind, and spirit is called ______.

Select one:

a. Phytogenesis
b. Massage therapy
c. Aromachology
d. Aromatherapy

Answer 6

d. Aromatherapy

Question 7

Which best describes essential oils?

Select one:

a. Silt-based herbs
b. Fatty acids
c. Volatile liquids from plants
d. Triglycerides

Answer 7

c. Volatile liquids from plants

Question 8

An example of an essential oil that has an anti-inflammatory effect is ________.

Select one:

a. Citronella
b. Jasmine
c. Rosemary
d. Mandarin

Answer 8

a. Citronella

Question 9

Homeopathy is best described as a ____________.

Select one:

a. using the same her repeatedly
b. self-healing system
c. applying a combination of essential oils
d. the study of similar herbs with the same effect

Answer 9

b. self-healing system

Question 10

Who proposed the Law of Similars?

Select one:

a. Hahnemann
b. Frye
c. Bach
d. Griffith

Answer 10

a. Hahnemann

Question 11

Homeopathy views symptoms of a disease or condition as_______.

Select one:

a. rooted in the heart
b. emotionally based
c. energy imbalances
d. adaptive reactions

Answer 11

d. adaptive reactions

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the guidelines for using homeopathic remedies?

Select one:

a. Less is more
b. Always treat before bedtime
c. You’ll feel better within 24 hours if it is working
d. More is always better

Answer 12

c. You’ll feel better within 24 hours if it is working

Question 13

_________ coined the term, “naturopathy”.

Select one:

a. Dr. John Scheel
b. Hippocrates
c. Dr. Samuel Rutherford
d. Florence Nightingale

Answer 13

a. Dr. John Scheel

Question 14

_____________ coined the phrase, “Above all else, do no harm.”

Select one:

a. Hippocrates
b. Dr. Linus Pauling
c. Dr. John Scheel
d. Dr. Andrew Weil

Answer 14

a. Hippocrates

Question 15

Which of the following is not done by naturopathic physicians?

Select one:

a. Childbirth
b. Emergency care
c. Primary care
d. Make conventional medical diagnoses

Answer 15

b. Emergency care