HERB 101 Final UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
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HERB 101
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HERB 101
HERB 101 Final UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When mixed with water these constituents can be separated into a sugar and a non-sugar -
CORRECT ANSWER- Glycosides
When did scientists begin isolating active constituents from herbs? - CORRECT
ANSWER- In the mid 19th century
These...
HERB 101 Final UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
When mixed with water these constituents can be separated into a sugar and a non-sugar -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Glycosides
When did scientists begin isolating active constituents from herbs? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- In the mid 19th century
These substances have a strong, usually pleasant, odor. They are obtained predominantly by
distillation. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Essential Oils
To understand how herbs affect the body it is necessary to have a basic understanding of the
____________ they contain. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- constituents
Taken before meals, ________________ stimulate the appetite by promoting the flow of the
digestive fluids. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- bitter principles
These active constituents are non-poisonous substances. They generally have a strong, but not
unpleasant taste. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- bitter principles
Herbs contain medicinal chemical substances known as __________, which are responsible
for the healing action in the body. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- active constituents
Saponins are natural compounds that are very similar to glycosides but are different because
they dissolve in water and produce a _________. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- soapy lather
Which of the following hardens ointments prepared with lanolin or oil as a base? -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Beeswax
This herbal preparation is used for hard, woody-like roots and stems whose constituents are
water soluble and non-volatile. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- decoction
, Identify dandelion, Taraxacum officinale - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 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 ANSWER✔✔- 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 ANSWER✔✔- Tinctures
_________ are generally twice the strength of a tincture and contain only small quantities of
alcohol. The dose is generally small and measured in drops so they will last for long periods.
- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- Fluid extracts
Plants that grow from seed, make their full growth, and die in one year are known as: -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- annual
Which companion herb increases the aromatic quality of all herbs? - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- yarrow
The concept of companion planting is also referred to as _____. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
natural plant association
Which companion plant repels flies and ants? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- tansy
Which if the following herbs is considered invasive: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- St. John's
wort
The more fertilizers you add to the soil, the higher the quality of herbs that will grow. -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- False
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