Week 1: Intro to Materia Medica

Question 1

botanist

Answer 1

• plants in their natural environment
• physical characteristics of plants
• relationship of plants in families
• latin binomials

Question 2

Herbalist

Answer 2

• medicinal actions
• herbal energetics
• therapeutic indications
• organs systems
• constituents
• dosage
• preperation

Question 3

Physician

Answer 3

• knowledge of biomedical sciences
• approach to the patient
• diagnosis
• disease management
• herb, nutrient, drug interactions

Question 4

Latin binomial

Answer 4

1. genus is first followed by the species
2. genus is capitalized and species lowercase
3. important in correct ID

Question 5

many different species may have the same common name

Answer 5

Just a reminder :)

Question 6

Major medicinal plant families

Answer 6

Alliaceae
Apiaceae
Araliaceae
Asphodelaceae
Asteraceae
Fabacae
Gingkoaceae
hypericacae
Lamiaceae

Question 7

1. plant morphology
2. Anatomy
3. physiology

Answer 7

1. Shape, arts leaf, flower etc
2. cellular parts of plants
3. molecular processes of the plants

Question 8

Constituents

Answer 8

Chemical compounds that are naturally occurring within each herb

Question 9

Alterative

Answer 9

a gentle nitrite eliminative agent that alters function gradually towards health

Question 10

Analgesic

Answer 10

diminished pain

Question 11

anodyne

Answer 11

relieves pain

Question 12

Anthelmintic

Answer 12

expels.destroys intestinal helminths (worms)

Question 13

Antibiotic

Answer 13

Destroys or arrests the growth of bacteria or protozoa

Question 14

Antimetic

Answer 14

relieves nausea and vomiting

Question 15

Antipyretic

Answer 15

prevents or reduces fever

Question 16

Antiseptic

Answer 16

Inhibits the growth of bacteria

Question 17

antispasmodic

Answer 17

reduces the intensity of spasticity, tremor, or cramps

Question 18

Antitussive

Answer 18

relieves coughing

Question 19

Aperient

Answer 19

gentle stimulant to the bowels- mild laxative

Question 20

Aphrodisiac

Answer 20

stimulates sexual desire or arousal

Question 21

astringent

Answer 21

contracts tissue, reduces bleeding or fluid exudate

Question 22

Balsam

Answer 22

healing or soothing agent, usually made form tree resin

Question 23

Bitter

Answer 23

stimulates gastric, pancreatic, and gallbladder juices as well as motility due to bitter taste

Question 24

cardiac

Answer 24

exerts an effect on the heart

Question 25

Carminative

Answer 25

soothes digestive upset and helps to expel gas

Question 26

cathartic

Answer 26

very strong laxative

Question 27

cholagogue

Answer 27

increases the flow of bile into the intestines

Question 28

choleretic

Answer 28

increases the production of bile

Question 29

corrigent

Answer 29

a substance that soothe tissue, particularly mucous membranes

Question 30

depurative

Answer 30

cleanses and purifies the system, particularly the blood

Question 31

Diaphoretic

Answer 31

Promotes perspiration

Question 32

diuretic

Answer 32

increases the output of urine

Question 33

Emetic

Answer 33

induces vomiting

Question 34

Emmenagogue

Answer 34

promotes menstrual flow

Question 35

Emollient

Answer 35

moisturizes the skin

Question 36

Expectorant

Answer 36

promotes discharge of mucous from the lungs

Question 37

Galactagogue

Answer 37

activity of the production of milk by the mammary glands

Question 38

hemostatic

Answer 38

stops bleeding

Question 39

hypnotic

Answer 39

promotes sleep

Question 40

hepatic

Answer 40

affects the liver

Question 41

Laxative

Answer 41

promotes defecation

Question 42

narcotic

Answer 42

relieves pain and induces sleep

Question 43

nervine

Answer 43

calming or soothing to the nerves

Question 44

Purgative

Answer 44

Strong Laxative

Question 45

Restorative

Answer 45

restores normal physiological activity

Question 46

rubefacient

Answer 46

local irritant that increases circulation and thus erythema

Question 47

sedative

Answer 47

calming to the nerves with reduced alertness

Question 48

stimulant

Answer 48

enhances a physiological process

Question 49

stomachic

Answer 49

has an effect on the function of the stomach

Question 50

Styptic

Answer 50

astringent that stops bleeding

Question 51

Tonic

Answer 51

strengthens an organ, organ system or the whole organism

Question 52

vermicide

Answer 52

destroys helminths ( worms)

Question 53

vermifuge

Answer 53

stimulated the expulsion of helminths

Question 54

vulnerary

Answer 54

heals wounds

Question 55

Therapeutic indication

Answer 55

qualities of a remedy that separate it from others in it’s class of medicinal action. they describe the symptom picture for which the remedy is indicated

Question 56

zinger officinale

Answer 56

loss of appetite; flatulence; borborygmus; spasmodic gastric and intestinal contractions; painful menstruation; acute colds; cool extremities; and cold surface in children dz

Question 57

Capsicum annuum

Answer 57

marked depression and debility; atonic dyspepsia of drunkards; delirium tremens; colic with abdominal distention; congestive chills; cold extremities; with blanched lips and small weak pulse; congestion with capillary atony, tongue dry, and harsh, buccal and salivary secretions scanty, in fevers, chronic hemorrhoids, from relaxation

Question 58

Doctrine of signatures

Answer 58

the physical characteristics of a plant are related to their medicinal action

Question 59

Organoleptics

Answer 59

the technique of using the senses to evaluate an herb for taste, smell, appearance, texture, energetics. quality, and identity

Question 60

Herbal Monographs

Answer 60

ways to convey information about plants. the monographs is a summary of how the plant is used medicinally