Mod 6

Question 1

Wormwoods bitter taste is due to the volatile oil it contains which consists of
…

Answer 1

All of the above

Question 2

What can be added to an anthelmintic formula to help relax the intestinal
tract?

Answer 2

a nervine

Question 3

A hot infusion of which anthelmintic herb will quickly break a fever and help
with coughs and colds?

Answer 3

Hyssopus officinalis

Question 4

________ are herbs that kill worms in the body.

Answer 4

vermicides

Question 5

These herbs have a specific action of expelling or destroying parasites and
worms.

Answer 5

anthelmintic

Question 6

The parts used from Wormwood are the herb, flowers, and essential oil
(externally).

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Trace amounts of arsenic have been isolated in pumpkin seeds, which may
account for the anthelmintic properties.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Regular use of _______ will keep the intestinal tract healthy and free of
parasites. Remember that it may cause nausea in people with a sluggish
liver or gallbladder, but that this can be reduced by taking it with a meal.

Answer 8

Garlic

Question 9

Wormwood is volatile oil that extremely potent. A dose as small as ________
can cause coma or death.

Answer 9

3 teaspoons

Question 10

__________ are herbs that expel tapeworms from the body.

Answer 10

taenifuges

Question 11

Hyssop has what therapeutic action?

Answer 11

All of the above

Question 12

Hyssop is best known for its diaphoretic action making it useful for treatment
of what?

Answer 12

cough and colds

Question 13

Garlic can cause nausea in people with a sluggish liver and gall bladder.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Wormwood has been reported effective for skin cancer when applied
externally.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

_______ herbs expel worms from the body.

Answer 15

vermifuge

Question 16

________ has a specific action on round and pinworms. It has a low therapeutic margin and must be used with care. The essential oil is highly toxic.

Answer 16

wormwood

Question 17

Which herb with anthelmintic properties is known as a “cure-all” ?

Answer 17

allium sativum

Question 18

The Latin name for Hyssop is Gratiola officinalis.

Answer 18

false

Question 19

Wormwood should be administered in _____ and _______ doses because of its extremely bitter taste and potent constituents.

Answer 19

small and repeated

Question 20

Which anthelmintic herb is also a helpful diuretic?

Answer 20

cucurbita pepo

Question 21

_______________ are effective for expelling both round and tapeworms. An infusion of this herb is a diuretic and useful for urinary troubles.

Answer 21

pumpkin seeds

Question 22

Pumpkin seeds are effective aid for disorders of what gland?

Answer 22

prostate

Question 23

_______ herbs expel worms from the body.

Answer 23

vermifuge

Question 24

________ are herbs that kill worms in the body.

Answer 24

vermicides

Question 25

Pumpkin seeds are rich in what minerals?

Answer 25

all of the above

Question 26

Laxative herbs can be combined with anthelmintics to improve expelling action.

Answer 26

true

Question 27

Wormwood is volatile oil that extremely potent. A dose as small as ________ can cause coma or death.

Answer 27

3 tsp

Question 28

Carminatives can be added to cathartics to reduce _________.

Answer 28

flatulence

Question 29

Wormwood should be administered in _____ and _______ doses because of its extremely bitter taste and potent constituents.

Answer 29

small and repeated

Question 30

No part of wormwood should be used during which of the following conditions?

Answer 30

both a and b

Question 31

Wormwood is apart of the Asteraceae family.

Answer 31

true