Herbal actions

Question 1

Can you name 3 alteratives?

Answer 1

Burdock (skin), echinacea, garlic

Question 2

Definition of alterative

Answer 2

Purifying blood,liver, lymph.

Question 3

Can you name 1 very strong alterative?

Answer 3

Poke root

Question 4

Can you name 3 alterative that can be found in the garden?

Answer 4

Yellow dock root, dandelion, nettle

Question 5

What is a well know herbal Anthelmetics mix?

Answer 5

Wormwood, clove bulbs, black walnut

Question 6

Define Anthelmintics

Answer 6

Anti worm or Anti parasite

Question 7

Name 2 other Anthelmetics

Answer 7

Garlic and pumpkin seed

Question 8

Define antiseptic

Answer 8

Anti bacteria or Anti infection

Question 9

What antiseptic and anti microbial is particularly effective against e.coli?

Answer 9

UVA ursi- Bearberry

Question 10

What antiseptic/ anti microbial is popular in India?

Answer 10

Neem leaf

Question 11

Name three general antiseptic/ anti microbial

Answer 11

Garlic, thyme and Barberry bark

Question 12

What herb is particularly good for skin infections or burns?

Answer 12

Golden seal

Question 13

Define Astrigent

Answer 13

Tightens tissues and prevents leakesages

Question 14

When can astringent herbs be used?

Answer 14

Excessive discharge from skin, uterus, urinary tract, haemorrhage

Question 15

What is a well know astringent for the skin?

Answer 15

Witch hazel

Question 16

Name two astringents herbs good for excessive menstruation and for uterus tightening after birth

Answer 16

Shepards purse and cranes bill

Question 17

Name a strong astringent greater from horse chestnut tree - what can it not be taken before?

Answer 17

Horse chestnut seed- not to be take before eating due to strong properties on the digestive juices.

Question 18

Define laxatives

Answer 18

Relives constipation

Question 19

Name three powerful laxatives

Answer 19

Aloe, cascara and senna

Question 20

Name 2 other regular laxatives

Answer 20

Linseed(bulk) and slippery elm (soothing)

Question 21

Define diaphoretics

Answer 21

Promotes perspiration

Question 22

What are diaphoretics?

Answer 22

Induces perspiration divided into cooling and warming.

Question 23

Why are warming diaphoretics used?

Answer 23

Chronic conditions and long time release of toxins. They heat up internally driving fluid to the pores.

Question 24

Why are cooling diaphoretics used?

Answer 24

Acute conditions for example expel toxins via fever

Question 25

Examples of cooling diaphoretics

Answer 25

Yarrow , mint and elder flower

Question 26

Warming diaphoretics that could be found in a kitchen?

Answer 26

Chamomile, sage, thyme ginger

Question 27

Can you name a common way to treat a common cold or fever?

Answer 27

Yarrow, elder, peppermint, ginger - brew into a tea

Question 28

Define diuretic

Answer 28

Promotes urination

Question 29

What are diuretic herbs used for?

Answer 29

Promotion of urination and used when there is a need to reduce excess fluid in the body eg odema and hypertension.

Question 30

Which diuretics have links alteratives?

Answer 30

Nettle and dandelion

Question 31

Name other diuretics [some linked to urinary pathologies)

Answer 31

Cleavers her, uva ursi (bearberry ) , gravel root (kidney stones)

Question 32

Define emmenogogue

Answer 32

Promotes menstruation

Question 33

When would you need an emmenogouge

Answer 33

Absent or erratic periods

Question 34

What emmonoguge has hormone modulation properties?

Answer 34

Chase tree

Question 35

Name two other emmonogouges

Answer 35

Black cohosh and cramp bark

Question 36

Define demulcent

Answer 36

Soothes mucous membranes by applying coating

Question 37

Define expectorant

Answer 37

Facilitate or stimulate cleaning of mucous from lungs

Question 38

When would you need a expectorant or demulcent

Answer 38

Soothe respitory tract \ soothe irritated mucosa

Question 39

What herb is used as a digestive demulcent

Answer 39

Slippery elm (as gentle laxatives)

Question 40

What expectorant works well with echinacea as a blood cleanser?

Answer 40

Elecampane

Question 41

Name two other expectorants or demulcent

Answer 41

Marshmallow root and Mullein leaf

Question 42

Define nervine and antispasmodic

Answer 42

Relaxing and sedating. Used for calming the spirit.

Question 43

When could you need a nervine or antispasmodic

Answer 43

Relive nervous tension such as irritated bowel

Question 44

What is good for depression and addiction?

Answer 44

Wild oat

Question 45

4 more nervine and antispasmodic

Answer 45

Chamomile, passionfruit, skullcap , ashwagandha

Question 46

Define nootropics

Answer 46

Cognitive function

Question 47

Name 3 nootropics

Answer 47

Ginseng, ginkgo, rosemary

Question 48

Define stimulant

Answer 48

Stimulates tissues eg nerves or circulation

Question 49

Name a cognitive stimulant

Answer 49

Rosemary

Question 50

Name a digestive stimulant

Answer 50

Ginger

Question 51

2 other stimulants

Answer 51

Black pepper, cayenne

Question 52

Define tonics

Answer 52

Imparts vigour and vitality

Question 53

Define bitter tonics

Answer 53

Improve digestions by promoting digestive secretions

Question 54

What alteratives can be used as tonics when given in smaller doses

Answer 54

Barberry root bark century rehab and golden seal

Question 55

Define adaptogen

Answer 55

Helps the body adapt to stress

Question 56

Three conditions of an adaptogen

Answer 56

Number one have a non Specific effect Number two have a normalising influence Number three be innocuous

Question 57

What Nervine can be used as a Adaptogen

Answer 57

Wild oat

Question 58

Name two other adaptogens

Answer 58

Ashwander root and nettle leaf

Question 59

Define vulnerary

Answer 59

Wound healer

Question 60

Which vulnerary is a pain reliever and stops bleeding?

Answer 60

Capsicum

Question 61

Which vulnerary is known to heal broken bones?

Answer 61

Comfrey