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Common Herbal Remedies Trivia Quiz

Many medications we take are derived from plants. Many people now are turning to herbal remedies to treat their medical conditions or minor ailments. How much do you know?

A multiple-choice quiz by chianti59. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
chianti59

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
291,408

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2690

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 216 (9/10), kitter96 (7/10), Guest 108 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. I'm suffering from mild depression and don't want to take antidepressants. Which herbal remedy could I try? Hint

Peppermint

Ginkgo biloba

St John's wort

Lemon thyme

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Question 2 of 10

2. You are having spasms and cramping due to irritable bowel syndrome. Which of these may help? Hint

Valerian

Goldenseal

Peppermint

Kava Kava

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these can help nausea and vomiting? Hint

Ginger

Lemon balm

Black cohosh

Orange juice

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these is said to help lower blood cholesterol and reduce high blood pressure? Hint

Valerian

Lavender

Ginkgo biloba

Garlic

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of these herbs is said to delay memory impairment in the elderly. Hint

Saw palmetto

Agnus castus

Ginkgo biloba

Black cohosh

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which herb boosts the immune system and is said to ward off the common cold? Hint

Calendula

Starflower

Echinacea

Valerian

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Question 7 of 10

7. You have just had major surgery. Which of these could help reduce bruising? Hint

Chamomile

Calendula

Arnica

Goldenseal

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which herb can be antirheumatic and treat low back pain? Hint

Devil's horn

Devil's tongue

Devil's tail

Devil's claw

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which herb can be used as a preventative measure for migraines? Hint

Evening primrose oil

Chamomile

Calendula

Feverfew

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these is the correct option with regard to herbal remedies? Hint

Herbal remedies are natural; they don't have side effects.

All herbal remedies have unwanted side effects.

See your GP and discuss your medication and herbal remedies.

Stop taking your usual medication before you start taking herbal remedies.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I'm suffering from mild depression and don't want to take antidepressants. Which herbal remedy could I try?

Answer: St John's wort

St John's wort is named after St John the Baptist. Studies have shown it may help mild depression. However people taking oral contraceptives and blood thinning medications are advised not to take it as it can alter enzymes and reduce the level of these medications.

2. You are having spasms and cramping due to irritable bowel syndrome. Which of these may help?

Answer: Peppermint

Peppermint is actually a cross between spearmint and watermint. In the UK you can get peppermint oil on prescription from your GP.

3. Which of these can help nausea and vomiting?

Answer: Ginger

King Henry the VIII used ginger to protect himself against the plague. Pregnant women seem to find ginger helpful when they don't want to take medications. It has also been found helpful in nausea from chemotherapy. Researchers still don't know why ginger appears to help nausea.

4. Which of these is said to help lower blood cholesterol and reduce high blood pressure?

Answer: Garlic

Garlic was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. Garlic has been used throughout the ages for heart problems. Modern researchers now feel garlic isn't as beneficial as once thought. They suggest exercise and a healthy diet are more beneficial.

5. One of these herbs is said to delay memory impairment in the elderly.

Answer: Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo biloba is also said to improve your circulation. Results from a study released June 2008 found it not to be effective with memory problems.

6. Which herb boosts the immune system and is said to ward off the common cold?

Answer: Echinacea

People with autoimmune disorders are advised not to take echinacea as it boosts the immune system. Research released in 2007 did conlude that echinacea could cut the risk of the common cold by 35% to 50%.

7. You have just had major surgery. Which of these could help reduce bruising?

Answer: Arnica

Arnica is also used to stimulate hair growth. Homoeopathic Arnica is one of the few alternative remedies allowed to be used in UK hospitals wards and is taken with conventional medicines.

8. Which herb can be antirheumatic and treat low back pain?

Answer: Devil's claw

Devil's claw has two active ingredients which possess anti-inflammatory properties. They are Harpogoside and Beta sitosterol. There have been several recent clinical studies that support the use of Devil's Claw in the treatment of osteoarthritis.

9. Which herb can be used as a preventative measure for migraines?

Answer: Feverfew

Feverfew was originally native to the Balkan mountains. It can now be found in North America, South America, and Europe. Researchers have found feverfew to be helpful with some people as a preventative measure for migraines.

10. Which of these is the correct option with regard to herbal remedies?

Answer: See your GP and discuss your medication and herbal remedies.

Kava Kava is actually banned in the UK as it was found to cause liver poisoning and some deaths. Medications GPs prescribe or herbal medicines can cause unwanted or, sometimes dangerous, side effects. It is always advised you contact your GP before taking any herbal medicines.

Source: Author chianti59

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