HERB 101 Final Exam || with Accurate Answers 100%.

When mixed with water these constituents can be separated into a sugar and a non-sugar correct answers Glycosides When did scientists begin isolating active constituents from herbs? correct answers In the mid 19th century These substances have a strong, usually pleasant, odor. They are obtained predominantly by distillation. correct answers Essential Oils To understand how herbs affect the body it is necessary to have a basic understanding of the ____________ they contain. correct answers constituents Taken before meals, ________________ stimulate the appetite by promoting the flow of the digestive fluids. correct answers bitter principles These active constituents are non-poisonous substances. They generally have a strong, but not unpleasant taste. correct answers bitter principles Herbs contain medicinal chemical substances known as __________, which are responsible for the healing action in the body. correct answers active constituents Saponins are natural compounds that are very similar to glycosides but are different because they dissolve in water and produce a _________. correct answers soapy lather Which of the following hardens ointments prepared with lanolin or oil as a base? correct answers Beeswax This herbal preparation is used for hard, woody-like roots and stems whose constituents are water soluble and non-volatile. correct answers decoction Identify dandelion, Taraxacum officinale correct answers 1. A hollow and smooth stem, which exudes a milky bitter juice when crushed. 2. Hairless leaves with serrated edges. 3. A single flower, which is bright yellow and made up of many narrow petals. These active constituents bind albumin in the skin and mucous membranes and form a watertight protective layer, resistant to disease. correct answers Tannins ______ are preparations that extract the medicinal substances of herbs into a solution using alcohol, vegetable glycerin, or vinegar. They are highly valuable, as water retrieves only some of the medicinal properties correct answers Tinctures