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Herbal Remedies Trivia Quiz

A quiz about herbs and their medicinal properties.

A multiple-choice quiz by QueenBee3773. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
QueenBee3773

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
22,706

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1630

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. This herb is used to relieve several things, such as nausea, nervousness, acne, migraines, insomnia, diaper rash and more! Hint

angelica

ginger

dill

chamomile

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Question 2 of 10

2. Citronella is often used as what? Hint

insect repellant

decongestant

antiseptic

sedative

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which herb is a powerful sedative and should be used very carefully? Hint

motherwort

lavender

chamomile

valerian

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Question 4 of 10

4. What kind of tea do some herbalists recommend pregnant women drink in the last trimester of pregnancy to strengthen the uterus? Hint

cinnamon-apple

raspberry

ginger

peppermint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which herb is often used to treat a variety of different female reproductive problems? Hint

geranium

St.John's Wort

clary-sage

motherwort

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Question 6 of 10

6. If you use an over-the-counter remedy for a cold, you may find which natural substance in it? Hint

cumin

camphor

tea tree

sandalwood

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which herb is being used more frequently to treat depression, especially in Europe? Hint

eucalyptus

valerian

St. John's Wort

chamomile

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Question 8 of 10

8. Twigs from what tree are used to treat bladder and kidney problems? Hint

myrrh

pimento

pine

pettigraine

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Question 9 of 10

9. Put 1 drop of chamomile oil in a paper bag and hold it over your nose and mouth to relieve what? Hint

nausea

hiccups

stress

diarrhea

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Question 10 of 10

10. A massage oil made with what herb can relieve colic when rubbed on the baby's tummy? Hint

fennel

dill

eucalyptus

rosemary

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This herb is used to relieve several things, such as nausea, nervousness, acne, migraines, insomnia, diaper rash and more!

Answer: chamomile

2. Citronella is often used as what?

Answer: insect repellant

3. Which herb is a powerful sedative and should be used very carefully?

Answer: valerian

4. What kind of tea do some herbalists recommend pregnant women drink in the last trimester of pregnancy to strengthen the uterus?

Answer: raspberry

5. Which herb is often used to treat a variety of different female reproductive problems?

Answer: motherwort

Geranium is also used, but motherwort is useful for a larger variety of feminine problems.

6. If you use an over-the-counter remedy for a cold, you may find which natural substance in it?

Answer: camphor

7. Which herb is being used more frequently to treat depression, especially in Europe?

Answer: St. John's Wort

St. John's Wort is a herb with yellow flowers that fairies are attracted to in fairy lore. Maybe that's why fairies are so dang happy.

8. Twigs from what tree are used to treat bladder and kidney problems?

Answer: pine

9. Put 1 drop of chamomile oil in a paper bag and hold it over your nose and mouth to relieve what?

Answer: hiccups

10. A massage oil made with what herb can relieve colic when rubbed on the baby's tummy?

Answer: dill

It works but it doesn't smell very good!

Source: Author QueenBee3773

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