Unit 1 test

Question 1

Archeological evidence suggests herbs were used as far back as:

Answer 1

60,000 years ago

Question 2

Adaptogens are plants that work to disable homeostasis

Answer 2

False, they work to maintain homeostasis

Question 3

Ayurvedic doshas include

Answer 3

Vata, Pitta, Kapha

Question 4

Culinary use of rosemary in pregnancy is safe

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Emmenagogues, especially those with a high volatile oil content, are safe to take during pregnancy

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Examples of bitter herbs

Answer 6

Oregon grape root and gentian

Question 7

Name five herbs that are safe to take in pregnancy.

Answer 7

Chamomile
Red Raspberry
Echinacea
Ginger
Cranberry
Oat
Nettle

Question 8

Plants containing pyrrolizidine alkaloids include

Answer 8

Comfrey and coltsfoot

Question 9

Symptoms of relaxed tissue states include

Answer 9

Pale moist skin, swollen glands, prolapsed organs, cysts

Question 10

Synergy is

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Tannin-rich herbs like raspberry leaf should NOT be used in the same formula with herbs containing alkaloids or high amounts of mucilage.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

The Doctrine of Signatures

Answer 12

States there is a connection between a plant’s qualities and the body parts or conditions it can support

Question 13

The Greek Four Elements are

Answer 13

Fire, air, water, earth

Question 14

Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates comprised of sugars.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

The Six Tissue States describe energetics of disease and physiological imbalances in the body

Answer 15

True

Question 16

There are a few theories attempting to explain how ancient people learned about the healing capabilities of plants

Answer 16

By watching animals treat themselves

Through trial and error

Question 17

Two categories of plant constituents are primary metabolites and secondary metabolites

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What are the Four Humors?

Answer 18

A belief that an imbalance among the four bodily fluids will result in illness

Question 19

What can raise blood pressure if taken in large doses for a long period of time?

Answer 19

Licorice

Question 20

Foods ideal to keep pitta types balanced are:

Answer 20

Sweet, Bitter, Astringent