Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following species is rich in anthroquinones?

Answer 1

Aloe Vera

Question 2

Yellow gentian (gentiana lutea) is useful in the treatment of heartburn due to its:

Answer 2

highly bitter constituents

Question 3

The proteolytic enzymes papain and bromelain are useful in speeding up the process of childbirth

Answer 3

false

Question 4

Papaverine is a useful oral therapy for treating erectile dysfunction in men

Answer 4

false

Question 5

There is a large herbal market for the sale of the fruits of ___, a palm that grows in south florida, and which is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Answer 5

serenoa repens

Question 6

Which of the following alkaloids are used in the treatment of glaucoma?

Answer 6

physostigmine and pilocarpine

Question 7

While ear infections often require antibiotic therapy, the oils from these plants can be used to offer some relief by softening earwax prior to cerumen removal

Answer 7

olea europea, prunus amygdalis

Question 8

Which class of compounds is responsible for the phytoestrogen properties of plants like soy and red clover?

Answer 8

Isoflavones

Question 9

_________ is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia in men

Answer 9

Serenoa Repens

Question 10

Dracontomelon Dao, or DD nut, is used in teeth blackening practices

Answer 10

true

Question 11

The most commonly used form of miswak stick is from the following plant

Answer 11

salvadora persica

Question 12

Which of the following are used for chewing sticks to prevent plaque buildup by mechanical cleaning

Answer 12

azadirachta indica, zanthoxylan spp, salatora persica

Question 13

Identify the genus of mesoamerican trees from which chicle is obtained

Answer 13

manilkara spp

Question 14

The process by which teeth are blackened involves rubbing plant ash and iron on the teeth in a single application session once each year

Answer 14

false

Question 15

Which of the following is an NSAID?

Answer 15

salicin

Question 16

Which of the following plants has shown promise in clinical trials for the treatment of rheumatic conditions and lower back pain, however, the mechanism of action is still unknown?

Answer 16

harpagophytum procumbens

Question 17

The latex of this species is rich in proteolytic enzymes

Answer 17

carica papaya

Question 18

Which of these plants is the source of morphine and papaverine?

Answer 18

Papaver somniferum

Question 19

_____ is an alkaloid of erythoxum coca commonly used in the past as a topical anesthetic for the nose, throat, eye and larynx

Answer 19

cocaine

Question 20

Which crop do communities in NE albania bury in trenches lined with straw for the winter?

Answer 20

potatoes

Question 21

_________ is the right of people to healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems

Answer 21

food sovereignity

Question 22

_______ fermentation is commonly used in the balkans to preserve a variety of foods, from yoghurt tomatoes and peppers

Answer 22

lactic acid

Question 23

although not native to the island of panteleria, this species has a variety of interesting uses, ranging from food, to hunting and even a medicine for UTIs

Answer 23

Opuntia ficus-indica

Question 24

This term describes the science of fermented food production that incorporates known starter culture organisms

Answer 24

zymology

Question 25

Secure land rights for indigenous peoples can produce significant social, environmental and economic benefits for local communities and society at large

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Shultes first went to the amazon with the job of identifying sources of ____ being used by local indigenous people for hunting

Answer 26

curare

Question 27

One of the success stories of the amazon conservation team is their ____ program

Answer 27

shaman's apprentice

Question 28

The practice of shamanism in the amazon is still widely practiced and there is a strong tradition of training new apprentices

Answer 28

false

Question 29

Prunus africana is harvested following strict guidance for sustainable product extraction

Answer 29

false

Question 30

A case study on the sustainable cultivation of prunus africanus was undertaken in this country

Answer 30

Cameroon

Question 31

Which condition is Prunus africanus used to treat?

Answer 31

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 32

Prunus africana is a member of this botanical family

Answer 32

Rosaceae

Question 33

Which tissue of P. Africana is harvested for the dietary supplement industry?

Answer 33

Bark

Question 34

Which plant in tibetan medicine is known for its activity in treating various cancers?

Answer 34

stellera chamaejasme

Question 35

Which tastes in tibetan medicine are indicated in treating rlung disorders?

Answer 35

sweet, sour, salty, spicy

Question 36

Which of the following are bitter tastes in tibetan medicine?

Answer 36

aconitum heterophyllum, picrorhiza kurroa

Question 37

Which plant in Tibetan medicine is known for its activity in treating diabetes?

Answer 37

Phyllanthus emblica

Question 38

Which of the following are sour tastes in Tibetan medicine?

Answer 38

Punica granatum, phyllanthus emblica, hippophae tibetana

Question 39

Which psychoactive plant is used extensively as a stimulant chew in arabia and east africa?

Answer 39

Catha edulis

Question 40

Piper methysticum, Kava, is used as a stimulant in traditional polynesian ceremonies

Answer 40

false

Question 41

Coffee (coffea arabica) was once used as a panacea or cure all, in europe

Answer 41

true

Question 42

Khat (catha edulis) is a plant that is commonly used as a stimulant in the amazon region

Answer 42

false

Question 43

Many stimulant and depressant plants play important roles in human social behavior

Answer 43

true

Question 44

Overconsumption of a beverage derived from this plant can lead to hallcinations and distorted (yellow-colored) vision

Answer 44

wormwood

Question 45

Which of the following species serves as a key ingredient in the hallucinogenic drink known as ayahuasca

Answer 45

banisteriopsis caapi

Question 46

Coca leaves are regularly chewed by indigenous people of the andes for their hallucinogenic properties

Answer 46

false

Question 47

Hallucinogenic properties of tryptomine derivatives can be enhanced through the addition of MAOIs

Answer 47

true

Question 48

Which of the following plants exert hallucinogenic effects via acetylcholine depression pathways

Answer 48

datura

Question 49

Valerian is rich in monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and alkaloids

Answer 49

true

Question 50

The opiate alkaloids morphine and nicotine are derived from papaver somniferum

Answer 50

false

Question 51

water extractions of kava have shown liver toxicity, resulting in its use being restricted in europe

Answer 51

false

Question 52

This plant has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of insomnia, excitiability and neuralgia

Answer 52

hops

Question 53

Kavalactones found in piper methysticum are responsible for the plant's muscle relaxant activity

Answer 53

true