Week 1 - Part 3

Question 1

Tastes

Answer 1

• Bitter
• Salty
• Sweet
• Umami
• Sour
• Acrid
• Pungent
• Aromatic
• Earthy
• Fruity
• Spicy - piquant
• Bright
• Sharp
• Bland

Question 2

Smells

Answer 2

• Sharp
• Earthy
• Bland
• Antiseptic
• Minty
• Green
• Sweet
• Floral
• Rich
• Bright
• Dark
• Musky
• Damp

Question 3

Textures

Answer 3

• Rough
• Smooth
• Slippery
• Astringent
• Coating
• Sticky

Question 4

Herbal Monographs - Definition

Answer 4

• Way to convey information about medicinal plants

- Summary of how the plant is identified and used medicinally

Question 5

Parts of an Herbal Monograph

Answer 5

• Name (Latin binomial and common names)
• Natural habitat and growth conditions
• Part used
• Preparation
• Dosage (posology)
• Organoleptics (taste, smell, energetics)
• Actions
• Uses
• Specific indications
• Adverse reactions
• Contraindications
• Toxicology
• Phytochemistry
• Literature review (scientific literature, ethnobotany, other historical information)
• Interactions