midterm

Question 1

FIGS
Uses: LDS
Consti: FFGS

Answer 1

SN: Ficus carica
CN: Figa, Figue, Fico
Traditional Uses:
Laxative,
Digestive Aid,
Skin Conditions,
Const.: Carb content: 13.5 g per 100 g Fresh Fruits;
Fibers,
Fructose,
Glucose,
Sucrose, (Pectin)

Question 2

PRUNES
Uses: LDB
Consti:FDGS

Answer 2

SN: Prunus domestica
CN: Prunelas, Purun, Plum
Uses: Laxative, Digestive Aid, Bone Health
Const.:

Fructose
Dietary Fiber,
Glucose
Sorbitol

Question 3

SUGARCANE
WET
SCH

Answer 3

SN: Saccharum officinarum
CN: tubu, tubo., Indian cane
Uses:
Wound Healing,
Energy Source
Treatment of Cough and Colds
Const.:
Starch,
Cellulose,
Hemicellulose

Question 4

TAMARIND
MAL
STD

Answer 4

SN: Tamarindus indica
CN: Tamarind
Uses:
Malaria
Anti-inflammatory
Laxative
Consti:
Tartaric
Sugars
Dietary fiber

Question 5

ARROWROOT
SUN
S

Answer 5

SN: Maranta arundinacea
CN: Arrowroot
Uses:
Soothing Topical Paste
Upset Stomach
Nausea
Const:Starch

Question 6

BANANA
DD
SSGF

Answer 6

SN: Musa sapientum
CN: Banana
Uses:
Digestive issues
Diuretic
Const.:
Starch
Sugars (Sucrose, Fructose, Glucose)

Question 7

CASSAVA
DS
S

Answer 7

SN: Manihot esculenta
CN: Kamoteng kahoy, Kamuntih kayuh
Uses:
Dietary staple
Skin soother for wounds and ulcers
Const.: Starch

Question 8

Potatoes

Answer 8

SN: Solanum tuberosum
CN: Patata, patatas, batata
Uses:
Aids digestion
reduce stomach ulcers
Const.: Starch, Soluble fiber (pectin)

Question 9

RICE​

Answer 9

SN: Oryza sativa
CN: Rice
Uses:
Diarrhea
Dysentery
Skin Conditions
Const.: Starch 80% (Amylose, Amylopectin)

Question 10

SN: Ipomea batatas
CN: Sweet Potato
Traditional Uses:
Digestive issues
Stomach ulcers
Const.: Starch, Dietary fiber

Answer 10

Sweet potatoes

Question 11

SN: Triticum aestivum
CN: Wheat
Const.: Starch (60-70%), Cellulose, Hemicellulose,
Uses:
Wound Healing
Respiratory ailments

Answer 11

WHEAT

Question 12

SN: Gossypium hirsutum
CN: Cotton
Uses:
Wound dressing (cotton wool), Earaches (cotton swab)
Const.: Cellulose (90%)

Answer 12

COTTON

Question 13

SN:Euchema (Euchema cottonii)
CN: Agar
Const: Polysaccharides (Agarose, Agaropectin)
Uses:
Laxative
Digestive aid

Answer 13

AGAR

Question 14

ACACIA

Answer 14

SN: Acacia confusa
CN: Acacia tree, Gum arabic tree
Uses:
Dysentery
Diabetes
Const.: Gum Arabic or Acacia Gum/Gum Acacia

Question 15

SN: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
CN: hibiscus, Chuna Rose, Rose of sharon
Uses:
Wound Healing,
Respiratory Problems
Const.: Mucilage, Starch, Anthocyanins

Answer 15

GUMAMELA