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Regulation, Efficacy, Quality, and Safety Considerations of Botanicals - Part 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Which plant is most widely used as a laxative that works through a biochemical triggering of bowel movements?

Select one:

a. Valerian
b. Cinnamon
c. Senna
d. Astragalus

A

c. Senna

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Which plant is used as the relaxing nervine remedy?
Select one:
a. Valerian 
b. Cinnamon
c. Senna
d. Astragalus
A

a. Valerian

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An important group of plant constituents are the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. There are over 2,000 compounds in this group, which are among the most common and most widespread biologically active substances found in plants.
Select one:
a. flavonoids 
b. alkaloids
c. glycosides
d. xanthines
A

a. flavonoids

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4
Q 
What product does Rosemary Gladstar recommend to grind herbs?
Select one:
a. Mortar and Pestle
b. Food Processor
c. Coffee Grinder 
d. Grater
A

c. Coffee Grinder

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5
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What part of the plant is usually steeped in hot water so as not to overcook and destroy the enzymes, vitamins, and precious essential oils?
Select one:
a. Leaves 
b. Root
c. Bark
d. Stem
A

a. Leaves

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Medicinal \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is made from the more fibrous or woody plant parts, such as the roots and bark, twiggy parts, and some seeds and nuts.
Select one:
a. decoction 
b. infusion
c. oil
d. syrup
A

a. decoction

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Q 
According to Rosemary Gladstar, what herbalist had a greater impact on modern American herbalism than any other individual?
Select one:
a. James Green
b. Juliette de Bairacli Levy 
c. Shennong
d. Lauren White Hartman
A

b. Juliette de Bairacli Levy

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A \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is an external application of moist herbs, clay, grated or mashed veggies, or other absorbent materials on the skin used to draw out impurities, to soothe, or to increase circulation.
Select one:
a. compress
b. fomentation
c. herbal bath
d. poultice
A

d. poultice

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Q 
This problem is short term, generally comes on quickly, has aggressive symptoms, and responds quickly to treatments.
Select one:
a. Acute 
b. Habitual
c. Persistent
d. Chronic
A

a. Acute

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Alcohol is the strongest solvent to use in making a tincture. What proof alcohol should be used?
Select one:
a. 20 to 30
b. 40 to 60
c. 50 to 80
d. 80 to 100
A

d. 80 to 100

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Which of the following causes a mild irritant reaction in the kidneys for a diuretic effect?
Select one:
a. Citronella
b. Juniper 
c. Valerian
d. Marigold
A

b. Juniper

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One of the main ingredients in salve is \_\_\_\_\_\_.
Select one:
a. alcohol
b. coffee
c. beeswax 
d. water
A

c. beeswax

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13
Q 
The best base oil to use in an herbal oil extraction is
Select one:
a. almond.
b. sunflower.
c. olive. 
d. coconut.
A

c. olive.

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What is the easiest and quickest acceptable way to make medicinal oils?
Select one:
a. Pressure cooker
b. Solar method
c. Lunar method
d. Double boiler
A

d. Double boiler

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What substance is used to thickened herbal pills?
Select one:
a. Carob or unsweetened cocoa powder 
b. Protein powder
c. Baking powder
d. Curry powder
A

a. Carob or unsweetened cocoa powder

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A(n)\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal or therapeutic properties, flavor, and/or scent.
Select one:
a. essential oil
b. botanical 
c. medicine
d. tincture
A

b. botanical

17
Q 
A(n) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a plant used in cooking, in tea, and for medicinal purposes.
Select one:
a. oil
b. infusion
c. herb 
d. tincture
A

c. herb

18
Q 
What year did the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act become law?
Select one:
a. 1974
b. 1984
c. 1994 
d. 2004
A

c. 1994

19
Q 
What is made by soaking a botanical in a solution of alcohol and water?
Select one:
a. Extract
b. Tea
c. Decoction
d. Tincture
A

d. Tincture

20
Q 
What is a process used by manufacturers to ensure batch-to-batch consistency of their products?
Select one:
a. Standardization 
b. Uniform
c. Manufacturing
d. Compounding
A

a. Standardization

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