Mod 5

Question 1

Which cathartic herb contains podophyllotoxin, which can be used topically
for warts?

Answer 1

Mandrake

Question 2

Which cathartic herb is contraindicated in diabetes and hypertension?

Answer 2

Glycyrrhiza glabra

Question 3

In small doses, _____________ is a valuable stomachic tonic. It stimulates
the flow of gastric juices, improves the appetite, stimulates the liver, and
promotes the flow of bile. You can answer using the common or Latin names.

Answer 3

turkey rhubarb

Question 4

________ is often used with a less potent cathartic or a corrective agent,
such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger, fennel, or licorice. The pods are gentler
than the leaf. You can answer using the common or Latin names.

Answer 4

Senna

Question 5

Licorice is an example of a/an:

Answer 5

aperient

Question 6

Cathartics should never be combined with stimulants.

Answer 6

false

Question 7

Which cathartic herb is also an effective expectorant?

Answer 7

licorice

Question 8

These herbs cause active peristalsis and stimulate the glandular secretions
of the intestines. Bowel movements are usually semi-fluid and may be
accompanied by some irritation and griping.

Answer 8

cathartics

Question 9

Which cathartic herb contains the saponin glycyrrhizin?

Answer 9

Licorice

Question 10

These herbs are generally used for small children, the elderly, or very weak
people. Their action is mild and slow.

Answer 10

aperients

Question 11

_________ is a gentle laxative that softens mucous membranes, cleaning
out mucus and catarrh, and modifying the actions of the stronger herbal
laxatives. It has also shown usefulness in healing ulcers. You can answer
using the common or Latin names.

Answer 11

Licorice

Question 12

Carminatives can be added to cathartics to speed up their action.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Which cathartic herb has the constituents sennoside A and sennoside B?

Answer 13

Cassia angustifolia

Question 14

A cold decotion or infusion of senna is more likely to cause nausea.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Senna and turkey rhubarb are examples of a/an:

Answer 15

cathartic

Question 16

Which cathartic herb contains both emodin and tannin?

Answer 16

Rheum officinale

Question 17

Castor oil and hedge hyssop are examples of a/an:

Answer 17

drastic

Question 18

Examples of this class of herbs are greater celandine and dwarf elder root.

Answer 18

hydrogogue

Question 19

___________ is a slow acting purgative. Its action may continue for several days after it is used. It has a direct influence on the duodenum and liver and is best combined with less active cathartics such as licorice or cayenne pepper. You can answer using the common or Latin names.

Answer 19

mandrake

Question 20

Which cathartic herb is contraindicated in pregnancy?

Answer 20

all of the above

Question 21

Mucilage makes up to six percent of which cathar

Answer 21

flax

Question 22

These herbs cause copious, watery stools and remove large quantities of serum and water from the intestinal tract, which might lead to dehydration.

Answer 22

hydrogogues

Question 23

Nervines and antispasmodics can be combined with cathartics.

Answer 23

true

Question 24

___________ has a similar action to senna, but does not have the tendency to cause griping to the same extent. You can answer using the common or Latin names.

Answer 24

flaxseed