Philosophical Basis for the Use of Western Herbs

Question 1

When considering garden design, which herbs should be planted at the edge of the garden bed?
Select one:
a. Basil, Spearmint, and Burdock
b. Burdock, Mullein, and Valerian 
c. Valerian, Dandelion, and Red clover
d. Oats, Yarrow, and Lemon balm

Answer 1

b. Burdock, Mullein, and Valerian

Question 2

To enhance the growth and vitality of your vegetable garden, consider incorporating one of these companion herbs into the garden.
Select one:
a. Chickweed
b. Dandelion
c. Chamomile 
d. Lavender

Answer 2

c. Chamomile

Question 3

This herb can get very large and would not be considered ideal for container gardening.
Select one:
a. Calendula
b. Echinacea
c. St. John's wort
d. Valerian

Answer 3

d. Valerian

Question 4

Although many “common” weeds are excellent medicinal herbs, before harvesting native plants from the wild you should check with
Select one:
a. the United State Department of Agriculture.
b. your state’s department of natural resources.
c. the National Farmers Union.
d. None of these, you do not need to check before harvesting.

Answer 4

b. your state’s department of natural resources.

Question 5

The best time to harvest buds and flowers is when?
Select one:
a. Springtime
b. Just as they are opening 
c. Before full bloom
d. Fall

Answer 5

b. Just as they are opening

Question 6

The best time to harvest leaves is when?
Select one:
a. Springtime
b. Just as they are opening
c. Before full bloom 
d. Fall

Answer 6

c. Before full bloom

Question 7

What plant family is an exception to the normal best time for harvesting leaves?
Select one:
a. Legume
b. Sunflower
c. Rose
d. Mint

Answer 7

d. Mint

Question 8

When is the best time to dig roots?

Select one:

a. Spring
b. Winter
c. Fall or Spring
d. Winter or Spring

Answer 8

c. Fall or Spring

Question 9

What is the ideal temperature for drying herbs?
Select one:
a. 90°-110° 
b. 75°-90°
c. 90°-120°
d. 80°-110°

Answer 9

a. 90°-110°

Question 10

_______________ is an ancient and venerable art that has thrived in all cultures of the world and in all historical periods until the very recent past in the industrialized West.

Select one:

a. Botany
b. Holism
c. Herbalism
d. Homeopathy

Answer 10

c. Herbalism

Question 11

________________ is the main system of medicine other than medical herbalism that utilizes plants in the treatment disease, though in a fundamentally different way.

Select one:

a. Botany
b. Holism
c. Herbalism
d. Homeopathy

Answer 11

d. Homeopathy

Question 12

What was the main concept behind Samuel Hahnemann's creation of homeopathy?
Select one:
a. Doctrine of Signatures
b. Like Treats Like 
c. Wholeism
d. 5 Element Theory

Answer 12

b. Like Treats Like

Question 13

At what time did the Western pharmacopoeia shift from being mainly plant and mineral substances?
Select one:
a. 1890's
b. 1910's
c. 1930's 
d. 1950's

Answer 13

c. 1930’s

Question 14

‘Astringent’ can be classified as what in medical systems other than Western Herbalism?

Select one:

a. Sour
b. Pitta
c. Dampness
d. Fire

Answer 14

c. Dampness

Question 15

Which is one of the laws of energetic healing?
Select one:
a. Suppression prevents disease
b. Healing crisis 
c. Body knowledge
d. Doctrine of signatures

Answer 15

b. Healing crisis

Question 16

Which is one of the four functions of the psyche?
Select one:
a. Digesting
b. Forgetting
c. Relaxing
d. Sensation

Answer 16

d. Sensation

Question 17

The chemical state of matter 'solid' is associated with which Greek element?
Select one:
a. Earth 
b. Fire
c. Air
d. Water

Answer 17

a. Earth

Question 18

The quality of dry is associated with which of J.M. Thurston’s tissue states?

Select one:

a. Irritation
b. Constriction
c. Atrophy
d. Relaxation

Answer 18

c. Atrophy

Question 19

According to the WHO, what percentage of the world's population still uses some form of traditional medicine?
Select one:
a. 25%
b. 60%
c. 80% 
d. 85%

Answer 19

c. 80%

Question 20

Earth is associated with what quality?
Select one:
a. Hot
b. Dry
c. Damp
d. Cold

Answer 20

d. Cold