Final Flashcards
A deficiency of which nutrient(s) will contribute to dandruff?
a. B2
b. B2, B6, zinc, magnesium
c. Folic acid, pantothenic acid, P.A.B.A., inositol
d. A, zinc, iodine, lecithin
b. B2, B6, zinc, magnesium
A deficiency of which nutrient(s) will contribute to oily hair?
a. B2
b. B2, B6, zinc, magnesium
c. Folic acid, pantothenic acid, P.A.B.A., inositol
d. A, zinc, iodine, lecithin
a. B2
If you have oily skin and white heads, what deficiency might you have?
a. calcium
b. niacin
c. Vitamin B6
d. vitamin B2
d. vitamin B2
A deficiency of which nutrient leads to greasy dermatitis, red skin on knees, or infant dermatitis?
a. A, C, E, F
b. B6, PABA, zinc
c. Bioflavonoids, C
d. B6, zinc
d. B6, zinc
Which of the following herbs is classified as generally safe to use during pregnancy?
a. Motherwort
b. Blue cohosh
c. Red raspberry
d. Ginger
c. Red raspberry
Which of the following herbs is in the Asteraceae (formerly Compositae) family?
a. Ginger
b. Feverfew
c. Red raspberry
d. Evening primrose
b. Feverfew
What is traditionally used throughout pregnancy to help reduce premature pains?
a. Red raspberry leaf infusion
b. Feverfew tincture
c. Evening primrose tea
d. Ginger poultice
a. Red raspberry leaf infusion
Which of the following should not be used during pregnancy due to its isoflavone content?
a. Arctium lappa (Burdock)
b. Plantago major (Plantain)
c. Trifolium pratense (Red clover)
d. Rumex crispus (Curly dock)
c. Trifolium pratense (Red clover)
Which active constituent(s) are found in Arctium lappa (burdock)?
a. Formononetin
b. Isoflavones
c. Genistein
d. Inulin
d. Inulin
Plantago major (plantain) contains which of these active constituents?
a. Inulin
b. Molybdenum
c. Flavonoids
d. Saponins
c. Flavonoids
Nasturtium officinale belongs to which family?
a. Lamiaceae
b. Brassicaceae
c. Apiaceae
d. Polygonaceae
b. Brassicaceae
Which nutritive herb is indicated for boils, bronchitis, eczema, fevers, hemorrhage, mouth ulcers, skin infection, sores, and sore throats?
Sorrel
Use an extract prepared from the seeds of this herb for tuberculosis.
a. Basil
b. Fennel
c. Sorrel
d. Watercress
a. Basil
Ocimum basilicum belongs to which family?
a. Lamiaceae
b. Brassicaceae
c. Apiaceae
d. Polygonaceae
a. Lamiaceae
What nutritive herb is indicated for colic in young children and babies, constipation, cramps, eye complaints, fevers, flatulence, indigestion, rheumatism, stomach cramps, and stomach pains?
Fennel
Watercress is best used ________. Collect in the spring, both before and during flowering.
Fresh, uncooked, raw
Which of these has a reputation as a “cure-all” and as an extremely effective remedy for infectious complaints and blood disorders?
a. Red clover
b. Yellow dock
c. Burdock
d. Garlic
d. Garlic
The peculiar, penetrating odor of garlic is due to what active constituent?
a. Allicin
b. Allinase
c. Diallyl disulfide
d. Chrysophanic acid
c. Diallyl disulfide
True or False:
Garlic has a reputation as a botanical support for cancer, particularly breast cancer and cancer of the esophagus.
False
Which of the following is a gentle laxative that softens mucous membranes, cleaning out mucus and catarrh, modifies the actions of the stronger herbal laxatives, and has also been shown useful in healing ulcers?
a. Glycyrrhiza glabra
b. Taraxacum officinale
c. Cassia acutifolia
d. Linum usitatissimum
a. Glycyrrhiza glabra
Which of the following herbs cause copious watery stools and remove large quantities of serum and water from the intestinal tract, which might lead to dehydration?
a. Aperients
b. Hydrogogues
c. Drastics
d. Cathartics
b. Hydrogogues
________ is relatively safe, but excessive doses can deplete the body of potassium and cause retention of sodium. Avoid large doses over a prolonged period and ensure that potassium intake is increased.
Licorice
The sugars in glycyrrhizin found in ________ are a natural form of glucose and when combined with goldenseal have a stimulating and beneficial effect on the pancreas. Glycyrrhizin acid is known to inhibit Epstein Barr virus and protect the liver. Studies have shown it is active against viruses, including herpes simplex virus.
Licorice
The whole plant of this herb contains a volatile essential oil, phenolic acids, marrubin, and the glycoside disomine. The herb is best known for its diaphoretic action, making it useful for all coughs and colds. An infusion of this herb is also an effective anthelmintic.
a. Artemisia absinthium
b. Allium sativum
c. Hyssopus officinalis
d. Cucurbita pepo
c. Hyssopus officinalis
Which herb is effective at expelling both round and tapeworms, acts as a diuretic, and is useful for urinary trouble? There is a special amino acid in this herb that is responsible for the anthelmintic properties.
a. Artemisia absinthium
b. Allium sativum
c. Hyssopus Officinalis
d. Cucurbita pepo
d. Cucurbita pepo
Which herb is not only an alterative herb but is also an extremely useful anthelmintic?
a. Artemesia absinthium
b. Cucurbita pepo
c. Urtica dioica
d. Allium sativum
d. Allium sativum
Castor oil and hedge hyssop are examples of herbs with which of the following therapeutic actions?
a. Aperient
b. Hydrogogue
c. Drastic
d. Cathartic
c. Drastic
Which of the following has a similar action to senna, but does not have the tendency to cause griping to the same extent?
a. Foeniculum vulgare
b. Taraxacum officinale
c. Cassia acutifolia
d. Linum usitatissimum
d. Linum usitatissimum
________ herbs can cause violent peristalsis and watery stools, accompanied by severe griping pain, They irritate the mucous membrane and will weaken it by causing a loss of serum from the walls of the intestine.
a. Aperient
b. Hydrogogue
c. Drastic
d. Cathartic
c. Drastic
Which of the following herbs cause active peristalsis and stimulate the glandular secretions of the intestines? Bowel movements are usually semi-fluid and may be accompanied by some irritation and griping.
a. Aperient
b. Hydrogogue
c. Drastic
d. Cathartic
d. Cathartic
Examples of this class of herbs are greater celandine and dwarf elder root.
a. Aperient
b. Hydrogogue
c. Drastic
d. Cathartic
b. Hydrogogue
The active constituents of feverfew include all of the following EXCEPT for what?
a. Alkaloids
b. Camphor
c. Terpenes
d. Pyrethrins
a. Alkaloids
You can use two to five leaves of which herb daily in a salad or sandwich with butter for premenstrual tension and migraine?
a. Evening primrose
b. Feverfew
c. Ginger
d. Motherwort
b. Feverfew
Which herb is high in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and linoleic acid (LA), along with oleic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid?
a. Ginger
b. Feverfew
c. Red raspberry
d. Evening primrose
d. Evening primrose
A deficiency of which nutrient leads to wrinkles and aging skin?
a. A, C, E, F
b. Biotin, folic acid, iron
c. Bioflavonoids, C
d. B6, zinc
a. A, C, E, F
What nutritional requirement is lacking if one has coarse, brittle hair?
a. zinc
b. magnesium
c. iodine
d. folic acid
a. zinc
A deficiency of which nutrient leads to pale skin?
a. A, C, E, F
b. Biotin, folic acid, iron
c. Bioflavonoids, C
d. B6, zinc
b. Biotin, folic acid, iron