Ch. 1 L 2: From field To Apothecary Flashcards
1
Q
What does certified organic mean?
A
Plants grown without pesticides
2
Q
What are wild harvest herbs?
A
Plants harvested from their native environment, and which are naturally occurring. Not cultivated or farmed.
3
Q
What are three concerns with wild harvest botanicals?
A
- overharvesting
- destruction of natural habitat
- endangered species harvesting
4
Q
How to store dried botanicals?
A
Glass jars with air tight lids, out of direct sunlight.
5
Q
What is an herbarium?
A
A collection of dried pressed botanicals, to aid in plant identification
6
Q
What is a materia medica
A
Detailed information on plant description, parts used, methods of use and active constituents, to aid in proper application of botanical.
