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Fumitory, witch hazel, shepherd’s purse, and rosemary are examples of which category of herbs?

Anthelmintics
Astringents
Cathartics
Astringents

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Astringents

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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

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Yarrow, thyme, and spearmint

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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

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Fumitory, witch hazel, shepherd’s purse, and rosemary

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Which category of herbs are used in daily diet to provide important vitamins and minerals?

Expectorants
Diuretics
Nutritive
Diaphoretics

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Nutritive

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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
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Aperients

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Which category of herbs contains mucilaginous properties and are used internally to soothe, soften, and help heal mucous membranes?

Cathartics
Demulcent
Astringents
Emollients

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Demulcent

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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

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Alkaloids

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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

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Flavonoids

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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

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Glycosides

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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

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Cardiac glycosides

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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

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Saponins

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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

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Bitter principles

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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

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Tannins

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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

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Mucilage

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Which category of herbs expel or destroy parasites or worms?

Diaphoretics
Anthelmintics
Demulcents
Anthelmintics

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Anthelmintics

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Which category of herbs speed up intestinal evacuation?

Anthelmintics
Cathartics
Astringents
Emmenagogues

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Cathartics

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17
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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

A

Emmenagogues

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18
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Which category of herbs are blood cleansers and tone and balance the cardiovascular and integumentary systems?

Anthelmintics
Alteratives
Astringents
Cathartics

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Alteratives

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Which category of anthelmintic herbs expel worms from the body?

Vermifuge
Vermicide
Taenifuge
Taenicide

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Vermifuge

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Which category of anthelmintic herbs kill worms in the body?

Vermifuge
Vermicide
Taenifuge
Taenicide

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Vermicide

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Which category of anthelmintic herbs expel tapeworms from the body?

Vermifuge
Vermicide
Taenifuge
Taenicide

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Taenifuge

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Which category of anthelmintic herbs kill tapeworms in the body?

Vermifuge
Vermicide
Taenifuge
Taenicide

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Taenicide

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23
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Which category of cathartic herbs causes active peristalsis, stimulates the glandular secretions of the intestines, produces semi-fluid stools, and may be accompanied by some irritation and griping?

Aperients
Cathartics
Drastics
Hydrogogues
Cholagogues
A

Cathartics

24
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Which category of cathartic herbs causes violent peristalsis and watery stools, accompanied by severe griping pain, irritate the mucous membrane, and will weaken it by causing a loss of serum from the walls of the intestines, and are rarely recommended?

Aperients
Cathartics
Drastics
Hydrogogues
Cholagogues
25
Q

Which category of cathartic herbs are very strong drastics that cause copious watery stools, remove large quantities of serum and water from the intestinal tract, and are seldom used because of their harsh action?

Aperients
Cathartics
Drastics
Hydrogogues
Cholagogues
A

Hydrogogues

26
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Which category of cathartic herbs stimulate the flow of bile, cause a copious discharge of green-colored, watery stools, and act mainly on the duodenum but do not necessarily increase the secretion of bile as hepatic herbs do?

Aperients
Cathartics
Drastics
Hydrogogues
Cholagogues
A

Cholagogues

27
Q

Which category of herbs have a specific influence on the mucous membranes of the respiratory system and promote the discharge of mucus and phlegm from the lungs?

Astringents
Expectorants
Anthelmintics
Emmenagogues

A

Expectorants

28
Q

Which category of herbs reduce the discharge of blood and/or mucus and contracts soft organic tissues?

Diuretics
Expectorants
Astringents
Cathartics

A

Astringents

29
Q

Which category of herbs has a specific influence on the urinary system?

Diuretics
Diaphoretics
Astringents
Expectorants

30
Q

Which diuretic herb are lithotriptics and dissolve calculi, stones, or gravel in the kidneys?

Witch hazel, shepherd’s purse, and rosemary
Cleavers, dandelion, and uva-ursi
Evening primrose, feverfew, and motherwort
Fennel, sorrel, and sweet basil

A

Cleavers, dandelion, and uva-ursi

31
Q

Which diuretic herbs are antilithics and prevent the formation of calculi, stones, or gravel in the kidneys?

Fennel, sorrel, and sweet basil
Elecampane, uva-ursi, buchu, and nettle
Witch hazel, shepherd’s purse, and rosemary
Pumpkin seeds, hyssop, and garlic

A

Elecampane, uva-ursi, buchu, and nettle

32
Q

Which category of herbs induce or promote perspiration?

Diuretics
Diaphoretics
Astringents
Expectorants

A

Diaphoretics

33
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Diaphoretics that increase perspiration by stimulating the local nerves of the sudoriferous glands as they are eliminated are called _______.

Stimulating diaphoretics
Relaxing diaphoretics

A

Stimulating diaphoretics

34
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Diaphoretics that increase perspiration by increasing blood flow are called _________.

Stimulating diaphoretics
Relaxing diaphoretics

A

Relaxing diaphoretics

35
Q

Which of the following herbs are anthelmintics?

Witch hazel, fumitory, and rosemary
Pumpkin seed, hyssop, and garlic
Licorice and flaxseed
Red clover and burdock

A

Pumpkin seed, hyssop, and garlic

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Which of the following herbs are cathartics?

Evening primrose, feverfew, ginger, and motherwort
Pumpkin seeds, hyssop, and garlic
Flaxseed, licorice, and fumitory
Slippery elm, marshmallow, and aloe vera

A

Flaxseed, licorice, and fumitory

37
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Which of the following herbs are emmenagogues?

Plantain, red clover, and burdock
Evening primrose, ginger, motherwort, and red raspberry
Pumpkin seeds, hyssop, and garlic
Licorice and flaxseed

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Evening primrose, ginger, motherwort, and red raspberry

38
Q

Which of the following herbs are alteratives?

Licorice and flaxseed
Pumpkin seeds, hyssop, and garlic
Plantain, red clover, and burdock
Evening primrose, feverfew, ginger, and motherwort

A

Plantain, red clover, and burdock

39
Q

Which of the following herbs are nutritives?

Fennel, sorrel, sweet basil, and watercress
Evening primrose, feverfew, ginger, and motherwort
Licorice and flaxseed
Elecampane and mouse ear hawkweed

A

Fennel, sorrel, sweet basil, and watercress

40
Q

Which of the following herbs are diuretics?

Evening primrose, feverfew, ginger, and motherwort
Licorice and flaxseed
Dandelion, parsley, juniper berry, and uva ursi
Red clover, sweet basil, and dandelion

A

Dandelion, parsley, juniper berry, and uva ursi

41
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Which of the following herbs are demulcents?

Fumitory, witch hazel, shepherd’s purse, and rosemary
Mullein, slippery elm, marshmallow, and aloe vera
Yarrow, thyme, and spearmint
Elecampane and mouse ear hawkweed

A

Mullein, slippery elm, marshmallow, and aloe vera

42
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Which of the following herbs are expectorants?

Yarrow, thyme, and spearmint
Elecampane and mouse ear hawkweed
Evening primrose, feverfew, and motherwort
Fumitory, witch hazel, and rosemary

A

Elecampane and mouse ear hawkweed

43
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Which category of diuretics is used for dissolving calculi, stones, and gravel in the kidneys?

Antilithics
Lithotriptics

A

Lithotriptics

44
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Which category of diuretics is used for preventing the formation of calculi, stones, and gravel in the kidneys?

Antilithics
Lithotriptics

A

Antilithics

45
Q

Pumpkin seed, hyssop, and garlic are examples of which category of herbs?

Anthelmintics
Emmenagogues
Alteratives
Astringents

A

Anthelmintics

46
Q

Flaxseed, licorice, and fumitory are examples of which category of herbs?

Astringents
Cathartics
Emmenagogues
Alteratives

A

Cathartics

47
Q

Evening primrose, ginger, motherwort, and red raspberry are examples of which category of herbs?

Alteratives
Cathartics
Emmenagogues
Diuretics

A

Emmenagogues

48
Q

Plantain, red clover, and burdock are examples of which category of herbs?

Astringents
Cathartics
Emmenagogues
Alteratives

A

Alteratives

49
Q

Fennel, sorrel, sweet basil, and watercress are examples of which category of herbs?

Alteratives
Cathartics
Nutritives
Diaphoretics

A

Nutritives

50
Q

Dandelion, parsley, juniper berry, and uva ursi are examples of which category of herbs?

Emmenagogues
Diuretics
Demulcents
Expectorants

51
Q

Yarrow, thyme, and spearmint are examples of which category of herbs?

Cathartics
Alteratives
Diaphoretics
Astringents

A

Diaphoretics

52
Q

Mullein, slippery elm, marshmallow, and aloe vera are examples of which category of herbs?

Demulcents
Expectorants
Astringents
Cathartics

A

Demulcents

53
Q

Elecampane and mouse ear hawkweed are examples of which category of herbs?

Demulcents
Expectorants
Alteratives
Emmenagogues

A

Expectorants

54
Q

If you have hot, dry skin and frequent pulse would you use A or B?

a. Stimulating diaphoretics, such as thyme or sage
b. Relaxing diaphoretics, like chamomile German and Roman, hyssop, or yarrow

A

b. Relaxing diaphoretics, like chamomile German and Roman, hyssop, or yarrow

55
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If you have cold skin and a weak pulse would you use A or B?

a. Stimulating diaphoretics, such as thyme or sage
b. Relaxing diaphoretics, like chamomile German and Roman, hyssop, or yarrow

A

a. Stimulating diaphoretics, such as thyme or sage

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