Lecture 19 Flashcards
How did Egyptians cleanse the body?
Plant laxatives orally or anally
How did Egyptians cleanse the body?
Plant laxatives orally or anally
Which of the following were used as laxatives in ancient Egypt?
A) coffee
B) laxatone
C) castor oil
A&C
What was the most used treatment for any disease until the 18th century?
Bleeding
How did the Aztecs fix stomach troubles?
Purging & then drink tomato juice with chilli, gourd seeds, and cacao
How to fix heartburn?
Essential oils of:
peppermint, caraway, fennel
Which of the following were used as laxatives in ancient Egypt?
A) coffee
B) laxatone
C) castor oil
A&C
What was the most used treatment for any disease until the 18th century?
Bleeding
How did the Aztecs fix stomach troubles?
Purging & then drink tomato juice with chilli, gourd seeds, and cacao
How to fix heartburn?
Essential oils of:
peppermint, caraway, fennel
What did the Ojibwa use hops for?
Antacid & diuretic
What benefits does mint tea have? A) stimulate digestion B) stimulate bile secretion C) stimulate urination D) stimulate bowel movements E) antiviral F) antibacterial
A & B & E & F
What is a bulk purgative?
increase the volume of intestinal content so stimulates bowel movement
What is a stimulative purgative?
directly stimulate peristalsis
Which of these is a stimulative purgative? A) castor oil B) psyllium C) aloe vera D) A&C E) All of the above
D
What does psyllium do?
speeds up waste movement through intestine
What does rhamnus do?
laxative (anthracene glycosides)
Where is rhamnus native?
North America
What part of rhamnus is active? A) flower B) leaf C) root D) bark E) seed
D
What is the active ingredient in goldenseal?
berberine
Ginger is used for: A) antiviral B) antidiarrheal C) anti nausea D) stimulant
C
How does aloe work as a laxative?
increased mucous secretion & peristalsis
What does hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal) do? A) emetic B) antimicrobial C) antidiarrheal D) antacid
B & C
Where was the use of goldenseal developed?
East NA
What is the active ingredient in goldenseal?
berberine
Ginger is used for: A) antiviral B) antidiarrheal C) anti nausea D) stimulant
C
What part of the ginger plant is used? A) leaves B) flowers C) rhizomes D) seeds
C
What compound makes latex/
cysteine proteinases
What medicinal properties does latex have? A) antiparasitic B) anti nauseant C) anti diarrhea D) antacid
A
What type of plant makes latex?
Wormwood
What is the active ingredient in wormwood?
artemisinin and acetogenins
What is pomegranate stem/root used for medicinally?
tapeworm
What do carminatives do medicinally? A) antimicrobial B) anti nausea C) anti emetic D) anti gas & bloating
D
Which of the following plants is not a purgative? A) plantar psyllium B) aloe vera C) rhamnus purshiana D) zinger officinale (ginger) E) castor oil
D
Why is hydrastis canadensis a good antidiarrheal plant?
A) Because it contains anthraquinones with antibacterial effect in the above the ground parts.
B) Because it contains an alkaloid called berberine in the roots
C) Because it contains anthraquinones with antibacterial effect in the roots
D) Because it contains essential oils with antibacterial effect in the roots
E) Hydrastis canadensis is not effective against diarrhea
B
