Unit 1 test Flashcards
Archeological evidence suggests herbs were used as far back as:
60,000 years ago
Adaptogens are plants that work to disable homeostasis
False, they work to maintain homeostasis
Ayurvedic doshas include
Vata, Pitta, Kapha
Culinary use of rosemary in pregnancy is safe
True
Emmenagogues, especially those with a high volatile oil content, are safe to take during pregnancy
False
Examples of bitter herbs
Oregon grape root and gentian
Name five herbs that are safe to take in pregnancy.
Chamomile
Red Raspberry
Echinacea
Ginger
Cranberry
Oat
Nettle
Plants containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids include
Comfrey and coltsfoot
Symptoms of relaxed tissue states include
Pale moist skin, swollen glands, prolapsed organs, cysts
Synergy is
Common among most of the world’s herbal systems
A way to help the body respond more positively to herbal formulas
A process of formulating multiple herbs to work together harmoniously
Tannin-rich herbs like raspberry leaf should NOT be used in the same formula with herbs containing alkaloids or high amounts of mucilage.
True
The Doctrine of Signatures
States there is a connection between a plant’s qualities and the body parts or conditions it can support
The Greek Four Elements are
Fire, air, water, earth
Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates comprised of sugars.
True
The Six Tissue States describe energetics of disease and physiological imbalances in the body
True
There are a few theories attempting to explain how ancient people learned about the healing capabilities of plants
By watching animals treat themselves
Through trial and error
Two categories of plant constituents are primary metabolites and secondary metabolites
True
What are the Four Humors?
A belief that an imbalance among the four bodily fluids will result in illness
What can raise blood pressure if taken in large doses for a long period of time?
Licorice
Foods ideal to keep pitta types balanced are:
Sweet, Bitter, Astringent
