HERB NERD POP QUIZ!

Who am I?

• The most widely gown and consumed cactus in the world
• Popular folk remedy for Type 2 diabetes in Mexico

This adaptogenic root has the “scent of a horse”
Answer the Common Name

The vulnerary properties of this plant influenced its scientific name which means “to make whole”

This herbs species name means “side-flower”

This plants cultivars include Kapoor and Rama

Which dosha often has a strong digestive fire and can be prone to acid indigestion and gastrointestinal ulcers?

Which of the following is NOT a type of alkaloid?

Which constituent is a potent cell proliferant and anti-scarring emollient?

This constituent has at least one aromatic ring structure carrying two or more hydroxy groups.

Which of the following plants does NOT contain cardiac glycosides:

Who wrote “A New Guide to Health” in 1822
Answer with the First and Last Name

Whose great work was “ De Materia Medica”

In Ayurvedic medicine, the mala of Asthi is….

In Ayurvedic medicine, how many dhatus are there?

Which constituent found in echinacea, spilanthes and prickly ash causes a tingly sensation on the tongue.

Who am I?

• Considered a heart herb but also a useful nervine
• Can be helpful for those with ADHD
• A long history of use in Arabic medicine

In TCM, disturbances of the Shen cause:

Who am I?

• A possible adaptogen
• Has 3 cultivars, red, black and yellow
• Native to the high Andes mountains

Who am I?

• Also known in Europe as lime flower
• The flower and bract are used medicinally
• Has nervine, mild antidepressant and blood-pressure lowering effects

Notable Herbalist Ella Birzneck was born in which country?

This antitussive herb is also known as coughwort, horsehoof and foals foot.

Which of the following is NOT a uterine astringent?

What herbal action is defined as “herbs that facilitate or accelerate the removal of bronchial secretions from the bronchi and trachea”?

Pungent taste is made up of which elements?

In Ayurvedic medicine hot infusions are known as:

What plant family has the following features: 5 sepals and 5 petals with usually numerous stamens. Oval, serrated leaves?

What plant family has the following features: Flowers with parts in threes. Sepals and petals usually identical?

What plant family has the following features: Compound umbels. Usually hollow flower stalks?

What plant family has the following features: 4 petals and 6 stamens--4 tall and 2 short?

This herb is most often used as a standardized extract and used medicinally to help improve memory and concentration.

In TCM theory,  which organ is the origin of fluids?

Who wrote this quote “I have not borrowed from Hippocrates or Galen or anyone else, having acquired my knowledge from the best teacher, that is, by experience and hard work.”?

Which prominent herbalist founded United Plant Savers?

Who founded the American Herbalist Guild, an organization whose goal is to establish standards for the professional practice of clinical herbal medicine in the United States?

According to TCM theory, in Winter we should:

Which of the following herbs does NOT posses a sweet taste?

Who described the four temperaments as determined by a balance of the qualities of hot, cold, moist, and dry?

In Ayurvedic medicine, Which Veda contains the treatment of disease and application of specific plants as medicine?

In Ayurvedic medicine, Another name for Ama is?

According to TCM,  A person who wakes at 2:30am may be experiencing an imbalance in which meridian?

Lobelia inflata and Viburnum opulus are example of herbs with which taste?