Herbal Studies Quiz

How much do you know about Herbalism? This quiz is designed for introductory Herbal students to find out how much they know about the subject, and whether or not they will do well in Herbal Studies.

Are you interested in Herbal Studies? If you think you know a little, find out just how much by taking this quiz! You may be ready to further your education or even start a career!

What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
What is your gender?
Male
Female
1. What is the life expectancy for roots?
1 yr
2 yrs
3 yrs
4 yrs
2. What is the life expectancy for Tinctures?
3 yrs
4 yrs
5 yrs
6 yrs
3. What are the measurements for ingredients in a cooling gel?
500 ml aloe vera juice, 50 ml 40% alcohol, 10 g menthal crystals, 10 ml eucalyptus oil
500 ml aloe vera juice, 50g menthal crystals, 10 ml 40% alcohol, 10 ml eucalyptus oil
4. What is the ratio of infusion to honey to make a syrup?
1:1
2:1
5. How long should a cold infused oil sit in the sun?
2 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
6. What action translates to profuse perspiration?
hemetic
chologogue
demulcent
suderific
7. What action translates to induce vomiting?
hepatic
hematic
suderific
chologogue
8. When is the best time to pick roots?
Before the first frost in the fall
After the first frost in the fall or spring depending
In the spring
9. When is the best time to pick flowers?
After the morning dew, after it has flowered
After the morning dew, as it is flowering
Before the morning dew, as or after it flowers
10. When is the best time to pick leaves?
Before the morning dew, as it is flowering
Just before, during or after it flowers, before the morning dew
Just after the morning dew-- before, during or after it flowers
11. When is the best time to pick seeds?
Before they ripen
Just as they ripen and fall into your hands
12. Name 3 methods of applying herbs?
tincture, decoction, syrup
poultice, compress, ointment
13. What is the primary action for skin?
alterative
expectorant
hepatic
14. For urinary system, what is the primary tonic herb?
dandelion root
dandelion leaf
15. What system of elimination are these actions for? Expectorant or cattarh
Respiratory
Skin
Nervous
Glandular
16. What system of elimination are these actions for? Alterative and diapheretic
Urinary
Respiratory
Skin
Glandular
17. What are licorice root and coltsfoot examples of?
Carminatives for the digestive system
Expectorants for the respiratory system
18. What are dandelion root and flax examples of?
Alteratives for the skin
Gentle laxatives
Heart tonics
19. In what instance/s would you use a syrup instead of a tincture?
Child - because it tastes sweeter
To coat a sore throat and sooth a cough
All of the above
20. A cloth dipped into hot liquid strained from a herb and applied to a sprain or bruise, covered with a dry cloth, removed and repeated 3-5 times for 10-20 mins each is called what?
poultice
compress
ointment
21. What is it called when the actual herb is used rather than the liquid portion directly on the affected area, covered with a bandage and left on for hours?
compress
ointment
poultice
22. So the difference between compress and poultice is that a compress is left on for minutes and uses the liquid portion, and a poultice is left on for hours and uses the herb portion?
True
False
23. What is the ratio for a cooling gel in aloe vera to alcohol?
1:4
2:3
1:5
24. Distilled water should only ever be used in product making, as opposed to mineral water.
True
False
25. The cleanest alcohol to use for products?
Ethyl alcohol
Vodka
Gin
Whiskey
26. What is a suitable replacement for alcohol in mixtures?
Apple cider vinegar
Vegetable glycerin
All of the above
None of the above - nothing else is suitable
27. What is the best infused oil to use in an ointment for a skin condition such as swelling or rash?
St. John's Wort
Rosehip Seed
Carrot Tissue
Calendula
28. Comfrey is not helpful with arthritic joints.
True
False
29. A fine grinder, mucilage plant, dried herb, honey, water and an open oven set to 100 degrees are the basic ingredients to make what?
Capsules
Tablet or lozenge
Ointment
30. The following herbs are examples of what herb group? Dandelion, wormwood, gentian, yarrow, motherwort
Carminative
Laxative
Bitter
31. Fennel, ginger, chamomile, peppermint and anything else aromatic are examples of what herb classification?
Bitter
Carminative
Tonic
Chologogue
32. The following herbs are helpful for what system? Chamomille, peppermint, spearmint, fennel
Respiratory
Digestive
Circulatory
Endocrine
33. Milk thistle is considered...
astringent
chologogue
regenerative
34. Milk thistle is considered...
astringent
chologogue
regenerative
astringent
35. Hepatic means...
detoxes liver cells
soothes mucus membranes
stops bleeding
36. Tormentene is an example of what type of herb?
astringent
hepatic
regenerative
chologogue
37. The action required to treat high blood pressure and the best herb example...
circulatory, gingko
cardiovascular, hawthorn
alterative, burdock
38. Yellow dock and dandelion root are examples of what, aiding what?
chologogues, aiding in chronic constipation
strong laxatives, aiding in acute constipation
astringents, aiding in IBS
carminatives, aiding with digestion

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