Module 4 Flashcards

1
Q

What herb has a reputation as a cure all and as an extremely effective remedy for infectious complaints and blood disorders?

A

Garlic

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2
Q

True or false laxative herbs can be combined with anthelmintics improve their expelling action?

A

True

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3
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The whole plant of this herb contains a volatile essential oil, phenolic acid, marrubin and the glycoside disomine. This herb is best known for its diaphoretic action making it useful for all coughs and colds. An infusion of this herb is also an effective anthelmintic.

A

Hyssopus officinalis

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4
Q

Which herb is effective at expelling both round and tapeworms, acts as a diuretic and is useful for urinary trouble? There is a special amino acid in this herb that is responsible for the anthelminic properties

A

Cucurbita pepo,

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5
Q

Which of the following parasites can be transmitted via direct contact with dogs or cats?

A

Roundworms

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6
Q

The most common symptoms of this pairs they are itching around the anus and disturbed sleep, particularly in children. The female worms, about 12 mm long, emerge from the rectum at night to deposit it there eggs causing itching.

A

Pinworms

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7
Q

Which pairs that can be contracted by eating undercooked meat

A

Tapeworms

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8
Q

What is a common name for allium sativum

A

Garlic

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9
Q

which of the following parasite migrate through the lungs causing initial symptoms of a cough wheezing and fever

A

Roundworms, after being coughed up and swallowed the adult worm forms in the small intestines causing abdominal cramps and mild diarrhea although hookworms by migrate through the lungs this is not the first symptom of infection.

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10
Q

What will keep the intestinal track healthy and free of parasites with regular use

A

Garlic

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11
Q

Which of the following worms usually affect children but can spread quickly to the whole family

A

Pinworms

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12
Q

High doses of allium sativum them interfere with the effectiveness of which type of existing therapies?

A

Hypoglycemic, anticoagulant

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13
Q

The peculiar penetrating odor of garlic is due to what active constituent?

A

Diallyl disilfide

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14
Q

The larvate of which parasite burrow into the skin of their feet, and then make their way into the bloodstream

A

Hookworms

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15
Q

True or false garlic has a reputation as a botanical support for cancer, particularly breast cancer and cancer of the esophagus

A

False, it is red clover

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16
Q

Which herb is an alternative her but also contains an extremely useful anthelmintic?

A

Allium sativum