Module 7

Question 1

What category of diuretic herbs is capable of dissolving a calculi, stones, or gravel in the kidneys?

Answer 1

Lithotriptics

Question 2

What herbs to stimulate the appetite, aid digestion by stimulating the production of hydrochloric acid, an increase the flow of urine. It’s stimulating diuretic action makes it a useful herb for congestion of the kidneys and fluid retention associated with heart problems.

Answer 2

Juniper berries, juniper communis

Question 3

Diuretic herbs do what?

Answer 3

Remove waste and poisonous materials from the blood, maintain the action of the kidneys and stimulate the normal excretory functions, help overcome any bacterial infections and some diuretic herbs possess antiseptic properties.

Question 4

Which herb is best known for its liver strengthening and cleansing action and is one of the most effective herbs for inducing a healthy flow of bile and gastric juices.

Answer 4

Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale

Question 5

What is the Latin binomial or scientific name for juniper

Answer 5

Juniper communis

Question 6

This occurs mainly in women and is usually caused by an a sanding infection from the vagina through the urethra. It often occurs following particularly strenuous intercourse known as honeymoon_________? It may also be caused by infected urine sent from the kidneys to the bladder.

Answer 6

Cystitis

Question 7

The use of juniper can cause the urine to turn which color?

Answer 7

Violet

Question 8

Diuretic herbs have a specific influence on which system?

Answer 8

Urinary

Question 9

We use the root of which of the following nutritive herbs?

Answer 9

Dandelion

Question 10

Fresh raw _______ juice is a specific tonic for the adrenal glands and is a powerful tonic to the whole nervous and circulatory systems. Again, take only small doses, preferably mixed with carrots and celery juices, and do not use the concentrated juice if the kidneys are inflamed.

Answer 10

Parsley, carum petroselinum

Question 11

In which way do lithotriptic herbs act?

Answer 11

By dissolving calculi, stones or gravel in the kidneys. These must be used in combination with Demulcent herbs

Question 12

Cranberry has been shown to be particularly effective at both preventing and relieving which condition?

Answer 12

cystitis.

Question 13

True or false dandelion leaves are best collected before flowering?

Answer 13

True. Dandelion leaves are much less better when collected before flowering. You can cultivate any lines to ensure continuous supply of fresh leaves, but don’t let them go to seed

Question 14

True or false Parsley will disinfect the urinary tract. It’s effectiveness is enhanced if the urine is acidic.

Answer 14

False the alkaline reaction is required to yield hydroquinone from the in active esters of such arbutin

Question 15

What is an infection in the bladder known as?

Answer 15

Cystitis

Question 16

What does Rumex Crispus stimulate and what is it often combined with?

Answer 16

Liver, dandelion

Question 17

What herb is best taken as a cold water extracted avoid intake of tannins

Answer 17

UVA ursi

Question 18

In which way do answer antilithic herbs act?

Answer 18

By preventing calculi

Question 19

When using diuretics, a ______ herb should be added if there is any evidence of pain or inflammation

Answer 19

Demulcent

Question 20

Which of the following herbs is an excellent diuretic because of its high potassium content?

Answer 20

Parsley

Question 21

As with all herbs high in________, prolonged and excessive use of the earth he is in advisable and liver damage can result.

Answer 21

Tannins

Question 22

What is the Latin name for parsley

Answer 22

Carum petroselinum

Question 23

The use of uva ursi can turn urine what color?

Answer 23

Greenish Brown

Question 24

___________Will disinfect the urinary track club. It’s effectiveness is enhanced if you’re in is alkaline, as an alkaline reaction is required to yield Hydro quinone from the in active esters such as Arbutin.

Answer 24

UVA ursi

Question 25

Fluctuating levels in estrogen and progesterone is a possible cause of which condition?

Answer 25

Pre-menstrual fluid retention

Question 26

True or false the fastest diuretic action will occur when the herbs are taken with meals followed by gentle exercise such as walking.

Answer 26

False the fastest diuretic action will occur when the herbs are taken during the day on an empty stomach and all physical exercise is a voided

Question 27

What is the Latin binomial for scientific name for a high desert plant found in the western United States?

Answer 27

Juniper communis