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Quiz about Herbal Healers
Quiz about Herbal Healers

Herbal Healers Trivia Quiz


Herbal healers, see if you know which herbs that you might have in your kitchen will help you in everyday life. Good luck, and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by ndhoney. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
ndhoney
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
13,993
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
8 / 15
Plays
1175
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which of these herbs is often used for depression? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. What herbal remedy could you use for burns? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which of these can be used to relieve angina pectoris? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Adding a few drops of which of these to steam can help ease the symptoms of bronchitis? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Taking feverfew can help with which debilitating condition? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What herb was frequently used in the 1980s for weight loss, before being banned (at least in the USA) for that purpose? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Thymol, which can be extracted from thyme, is used for which purpose? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. The bark of the South America cinchona tree can be used to treat which illness? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Basil, cinnamon, celery seed and French lavender can all be used to reduce which of these? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What common weed can be helpful in reducing water retention? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Cayenne pepper contains which ingredient, which can have several health benefits? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which of these, associated with a herbal tea and a flowery lawn, can be used as a natural remedy for colic, dyspepsia and travel sickness? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Marshmallow root can be used to soothe which of these? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Clove oil is a natural, if temporary, treatment for which of these? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Menthol is found naturally in plants of which family? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these herbs is often used for depression?

Answer: St. John's wort

St.John's wort has been used for healing for more than 2,000 years.
2. What herbal remedy could you use for burns?

Answer: Aloe

The inner gel of the aloe leaves is good for burns, and is called the burn salve.
3. Which of these can be used to relieve angina pectoris?

Answer: Hawthorn

The hawthorn plant dilates the blood vessels. This may help lower your blood pressure and reduce angina pain.
4. Adding a few drops of which of these to steam can help ease the symptoms of bronchitis?

Answer: Eucalyptus oil

Steam alone can provide relief, but adding eucalyptus oil will help to open up clogged respiratory passages.
5. Taking feverfew can help with which debilitating condition?

Answer: Migraines

Feverfew can help in the prevention of migraines and is also used to ease menstrual cramps.
6. What herb was frequently used in the 1980s for weight loss, before being banned (at least in the USA) for that purpose?

Answer: Ephedra

The herb contains ephedrine which can stimulate the heart and cause heart attacks and hypertension, which is why the ban was introduced.
7. Thymol, which can be extracted from thyme, is used for which purpose?

Answer: Antiseptic

Now produced synthetically, thymol was used as an antiseptic for many years before it was isolated and identified in 1719.
8. The bark of the South America cinchona tree can be used to treat which illness?

Answer: Malaria

Better known as quinine, the bark was used as a natural remedy by Europeans in the seventeenth century.
9. Basil, cinnamon, celery seed and French lavender can all be used to reduce which of these?

Answer: High blood pressure

Research, mainly in rodents, has shown that all of these can reduce hypertension and adding them to your diet is unlikely to cause you harm.
10. What common weed can be helpful in reducing water retention?

Answer: Dandelion

Dandelion tea is a powerful diuretic that helps the body flush away excess water.
11. Cayenne pepper contains which ingredient, which can have several health benefits?

Answer: Capsaicin

Capsaicin has pain relieving properties, and can also boost metabolism.
12. Which of these, associated with a herbal tea and a flowery lawn, can be used as a natural remedy for colic, dyspepsia and travel sickness?

Answer: Camomile

Camomile contains various compounds which are known to reduce inflammation, particularly in the gastric tract. Dill and fennel are other options, especially for colic.
13. Marshmallow root can be used to soothe which of these?

Answer: Sore throat

Used since the Middle Ages, marshmallow root can soothe inflammation of the mucous membranes of the throat and other parts of the respiration system. It can also be used for chilblains.
14. Clove oil is a natural, if temporary, treatment for which of these?

Answer: Toothache

The oil has a natural anesthetic which can help to numb the pain of toothache. It can also be used to treat skin conditions, including acne.
15. Menthol is found naturally in plants of which family?

Answer: Mint

Menthol can reduce irritation and is particularly useful in helping coughs caused by throat problems.
Source: Author ndhoney

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