Mod 1

Question 1

True or False: Vegetables such as asparagus, spinach, haricot beans, and
tomatoes all contain saponin.s

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Compounds that have been isolated from herbs with a low therapeutic
margin include:

Answer 2

All of the above

Question 3

What is the study of the use of herbs for particular human conditions called?

Answer 3

Phytotherapy

Question 4

________ are useful for abscesses, boils, swellings, strains, and bruises.

Answer 4

Poultices

Question 5

Which group of active constituents has astringent and antiviral properties?

Answer 5

Tannings

Question 6

What group of active constituents is considered the most therapeutically
efficient?

Answer 6

Alkaloids

Question 7

Is an infusion stronger, about the same, or weaker than a tea?

Answer 7

stronger

Question 8

Saponins are natural compounds that are very similar to glycosides but differ
in that they dissolve in water and produce a _________.

Answer 8

soapy lather

Question 9

Caffeine and theobromine, found in coffee and tea, are examples of what
active constituent group?

Answer 9

alkaloid

Question 10

_______ increase the body’s ability to absorb some active compounds, so
they are often added to herbal tea mixtures.

Answer 10

Saponins

Question 11

To understand how herbs affect the body it is necessary to have a basic
understanding of the ____________ they contain.

Answer 11

constituents

Question 12

In chemical terms, alkaloids are organic compounds formed from what?

Answer 12

All of the above

Question 13

True or False: Yellow gentian is an example of a bitter herb?

Answer 13

True

Question 14

True or False: Small doses of bitter herbs stimulate appetite while larger
doses tend to reduce appetite.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Which of the following are examples of plants with mucilage?

Answer 15

Marshmallow, borage, plantain, and slippery elm

Question 16

____________, which is a sticky gel, forms a layer on the surface of mucous membranes, soothing inflammations and protecting from invading irritants.

Answer 16

mucilage

Question 17

Tannin is an organic, non-nitrogenous substance that has _________ and antiviral properties.

Answer 17

astringent

Question 18

Flavonoids are the ________ of flowers, fruits, and sometimes leaves?

Answer 18

color pigment

Question 19

_______ remain potent for a year or more, are simple to dispense, and are quick and easy for clients to use.

Answer 19

tinctures

Question 20

Flavonoids have the ability to increase vitamin C levels within cells, decrease breakage and leakage of small blood vessels, and protect against what kind of damage?

Answer 20

free radical

Question 21

________ are generally twice the strength of a tincture and contain only small quantities of alcohol. The dose is generally small and measured in drops so they will last for long periods.

Answer 21

fluid extracts

Question 22

Ointments and salves are the methods used for applying herbs to what part of the body?

Answer 22

skin

Question 23

_______ increase the body’s ability to absorb some active compounds, so they are often added to herbal tea mixtures

Answer 23

saponins

Question 24

________ are similar to teas but are generally stronger, extracting more of the medicinal substances

Answer 24

infusions

Question 25

Never use __________ ware when preparing any herbal medicine or advising clients on preparation

Answer 25

aluminum

Question 26

Tannins can lose what properties when exposed to air?

Answer 26

medicinal