Mod 7

Question 1

Which astringent herb is also an anodyne?

Answer 1

Verbascum thapsus

Question 2

Only styptics are powerful enough to coagulate albumin.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Which astringent herb contains the constituent fragine?

Answer 3

Rubus idaeus

Question 4

The wax from the berries of which herb can be used as an astringent base
for ointments?

Answer 4

Myrica cerifera

Question 5

_________ tones and strengthens the bowels and renal system and is one of
the most important herbs for influencing the whole glandular system.

Answer 5

Mullein

Question 6

The flowers of which herb can be infused into oil and used for soothing
earaches?

Answer 6

mullein

Question 7

Which common culinary herb can be used as an alternative astringent?

Answer 7

all of the above

Question 8

Large doses of which herb may interfere with antihypertensive or steroid
medications?

Answer 8

Myrica cerifera

Question 9

An ________ herb is a medicinal plant that contracts soft organic tissues and
stops or reduces the discharge of blood and/or mucus.

Answer 9

astringent

Question 10

Which herb is a powerful astringent, stimulant, and tonic; yet is not drying?

Answer 10

bayberry

Question 11

Myrica cerifera should not be confused with:

Answer 11

barberry

Question 12

Astringents can repress excessive salivation

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Which herb contains a saponin-like constituent called myricinic acid?

Answer 13

bayberry

Question 14

When astringents are powerful enough to stop bleeding, they are called
______.

Answer 14

styptic

Question 15

It is best to avoid the use of which herb during pregnancy and lactation?

Answer 15

Myrica cerifera

Question 16

___________ is a valuable and soothing astringent. It is particularly useful in hemorrhage of the lungs, stomach, nose, rectum, uterus, or kidneys.

Answer 16

witch hazel

Question 17

Mullein is a biennial herb.

Answer 17

true

Question 18

All herbs with a high ______ content should be taken only in the stated doses, to avoid possible liver and kidney damage.

Answer 18

tannin

Question 19

Most astringents contain one of the following:

Answer 19

any of the above

Question 20

Which astringent herb has a special affinity with respiratory organs and is valuable for all pulmonary complaints

Answer 20

verbascum thapsus

Question 21

An ________ herb is a medicinal plant that contracts soft organic tissues and stops or reduces the discharge of blood and/or mucus.

Answer 21

astringent

Question 22

Along with red raspberry which astringent herb is also an emmenagogue?

Answer 22

Geranium maculatum

Question 23

________ infusion is traditionally used throughout pregnancy to help reduce premature pains. It is reputed to help to produce a speedy delivery.

Answer 23

red raspberry

Question 24

Only styptics are powerful enough to coagulate albumin.

Answer 24

false

Question 25

Which astringent herb is also an anodyne?

Answer 25

Verbascum thapsus

Question 26

The bark of which astringent herb contains the constituent hamamelitannin?

Answer 26

witch hazel