Herbal Categories and Therapeutic Actions Flashcards
Fumitory, witch hazel, shepherd’s purse, and rosemary are examples of which category of herbs?
Anthelmintics
Astringents
Cathartics
Astringents
Astringents
Which of the following herbs are diaphoretics?
Yarrow, thyme, and spearmint
Evening primrose, feverfew, ginger, and motherwort
Red clover, plantain, and burdock
Pumpkin seeds and hyssop
Yarrow, thyme, and spearmint
Which of the following herbs are astringents?
Fumitory, witch hazel, shepherd’s purse, and rosemary
Evening primrose, feverfew, ginger, and motherwort
Mullein, marshmallow, and aloe vera
Red clover, burdock, and buchu
Fumitory, witch hazel, shepherd’s purse, and rosemary
Which category of herbs are used in daily diet to provide important vitamins and minerals?
Expectorants
Diuretics
Nutritive
Diaphoretics
Nutritive
Which category of cathartic herbs causes moderate peristalsis, produces soft stools without pain or irritation, and is generally used for small children, the elderly, and very weak?
Aperients Cathartics Drastics Hydrogogues Cholagogues
Aperients
Which category of herbs contains mucilaginous properties and are used internally to soothe, soften, and help heal mucous membranes?
Cathartics
Demulcent
Astringents
Emollients
Demulcent
Which organic compounds have a poisonous effect in excessive doses but smaller doses can act as a catalyst to the healing process, are poorly soluble in water, disintegrate at high temperatures, and have a low therapeutic margin?
Flavonoids
Alkaloids
Saponins
Tannins
Alkaloids
Which organic compounds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and antiviral properties, are water-soluble and soluble in alcohol, and are beneficial on numerous physiological processes in the body?
Flavonoids
Tannins
Glycosides
Bitter principles
Flavonoids
Which organic compounds are common in plants, have a strong effect on animal and body tissue, and when mixed with a water break down into a sugar and a non-sugar?
Bitter principles
Alkaloids
Glycosides
Mucilage
Glycosides
Which organic compounds have a beneficial influence on the heart muscles? An herb that contains these compounds is foxglove, which is known to slow the heartbeat and make each contraction of the heart stronger?
Mucilage
Cardiac glycosides
Saponins
Bitter principles
Cardiac glycosides
Which organic compounds have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties, have a chemical nature similar to glycosides, are soluble in water, produce a soap-like foam when shaken in water, and irritate the mucous membranes of the digestive and respiratory tracts?
Bitter principles
Saponins
Glycosides
Tannins
Saponins
Which organic compounds have a strong, bitter taste, are non-poisonous, stimulate the appetite, reduce the appetite in large doses, and have diuretic and hepatic actions?
Tannins
Bitter principles
Glycosides
Flavonoids
Bitter principles
Which organic compounds are non-nitrogenous compounds, have astringent and antiviral properties, are soluble in water and alcohol, promote rapid healing and formation of new tissue over wounds, form a watertight protective layer in the skin and membranes, and are used as a compress for inflammation and swelling, gargle for sore throat, mouthwash for inflamed gums, and an infusion for diarrhea?
Flavonoids
Tannins
Bitter principles
Alkaloids
Tannins
Which organic compounds are a thick, gluey substance, swell to form a gel, partially soluble in water, protect membranes from irritating substances, and stimulates the healing process?
Mucilage
Tannins
Glycosides
Flavonoids
Mucilage
Which category of herbs expel or destroy parasites or worms?
Diaphoretics
Anthelmintics
Demulcents
Anthelmintics
Anthelmintics
Which category of herbs speed up intestinal evacuation?
Anthelmintics
Cathartics
Astringents
Emmenagogues
Cathartics
Which category of herbs have a specific influence on the female reproductive system and are contraindicated for use during pregnancy and breast cancer?
Astringents
Cathartics
Emmenagogues
Alteratives
Emmenagogues
Which category of herbs are blood cleansers and tone and balance the cardiovascular and integumentary systems?
Anthelmintics
Alteratives
Astringents
Cathartics
Alteratives
Which category of anthelmintic herbs expel worms from the body?
Vermifuge
Vermicide
Taenifuge
Taenicide
Vermifuge
Which category of anthelmintic herbs kill worms in the body?
Vermifuge
Vermicide
Taenifuge
Taenicide
Vermicide
Which category of anthelmintic herbs expel tapeworms from the body?
Vermifuge
Vermicide
Taenifuge
Taenicide
Taenifuge
Which category of anthelmintic herbs kill tapeworms in the body?
Vermifuge
Vermicide
Taenifuge
Taenicide
Taenicide