Herbalism Trivia

1. Are you losing your hair? Well, there is a traditional Cypriot remedy for you! You need to gather berries of which plant of the Myrtaceae family?

From Quiz Weird and Wonderful Traditional Remedies

Answer: Myrtle

This traditional Cypriot remedy tells you to boil myrtle berries in water and wash your head with the mixture. Your hair will stop falling out. If this remedy fails then use cabbage leaves with salt and olive oil and press well. Then use the extracted liquid on your scalp.

From Quiz Herbal Remedies from the Dark Ages

Answer: Belladonna

Belladonna is a very useful plant. It is used to derive modern day atropine. Atropine is used to dilate our pupils.

From Quiz Medicinal Value of Flowers

Answer: Carl Linnaeus

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) collected, classified and experimented on a vast number of plants during his lifetime. He is looked upon as the father of modern taxonomy and ecology. His published works in the field of botany alone span several volumes, and he was hailed, during his lifetime, as one of the leading scientists in the world. After being granted nobility by the Swedish king in 1757, the design of the coat of arms for the Linnaeus family included the begonia. This beautiful plant is a perennial bloom from the same family as pumpkins, melons and cucumbers. With over 1,500 different species, an infusion of the begonia has been used to rid the body of toxins. Rubbing its flower on burns and sores is also said to be helpful to help ease the pain of same. As with all alternative medicines and cures, however, it is wise to consult an expert in the trade first, rather than rushing out and madly trying these cures for yourself.

From Quiz Medicinal Plants

Answer: 25-50

From Quiz Herbal Remedies

Answer: chamomile

From Quiz Herbal Remedies from the Dark Ages

Answer: Foxglove

Foxglove is used to derive digitoxin. Digitoxin gives this herb its property of heart stimulation.

From Quiz Medicinal Value of Flowers

Answer: Saffron

Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, so the little marigold makes an ideal substitute. Grown profusely in the Mediterranean area, the calendula marigold is of a different species to other marigolds from the Tagetes family of the Americas, such as the corn, marsh or desert marigolds. Scientific studies on this plant reveal that it also has an efficient anti-viral, anti-genotoxic and anti-inflammatory action. Those who work in the alternative medicine field use the calendula marigold as a treatment for acne, dermatitis, constipation, cramps, sore throats, small skin cancers and to control bleeding. The little marigold is a little miracle.

From Quiz Healing with Herbs

Answer: Feverfew

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) has been extensively researched since the 1970's, and has been found to be an effective treatment for migraine, rheumatism, and period pains, as well as cooling a fever. However, people who take the blood thinning drug Warfarin must avoid feverfew.

From Quiz Flower Power

Answer: Liver

Dandelions have been around for many thousands of years in Europe and Asia. The uses to which this little plant were put, and sometimes still are, are quite amazing. These include the consumption of the leaves and buds for food, either eaten raw or cooked. Its petals were utilised in the making of wine, tea, and coffee - caffeine free at that. It enriches the soil with nutrients, attracts insects that aid in pollinating, and even helps fruits to ripen beautifully. In China, Europe and North America, as reported in the 2006 "Journal of Ethnopharmacology," it was used in folk remedies as a diuretic, to treat inflamed muscles and joints, and to ease liver and urinary tract problems. However, a handful of people who are overly prone to allergic reactions don't take too kindly to this plant, so it is inadvisable to try any of those folk uses now unless seeking medical advice first. This applies to all flowers in this quiz.

From Quiz Medicinal Plants

Answer: Rauvolfia serpentina

From Quiz Herbal Remedies

Answer: insect repellant

From Quiz Herbal Healers

Answer: Aloe

The inner gel of the aloe leaves is good for burns, and is called the burn salve.

From Quiz Herbal Remedies from the Dark Ages

Answer: Aloe vera

Aloe vera is regarded as one of the oldest healing plants. It may also help to restore bone growth and improve the delivery of nutrients in the body. Its gel has been marketed as a method to reduce the ageing process of the skin.

From Quiz Medicinal Value of Flowers

Answer: Chrysanthemum

Herbalists use a soothing lotion made from this plant as a drink to cure colds and fevers, to dab on tired and inflamed eyes, and to ease headaches and tension. Extracts from the plant are also used as a powerful and biodegradable insecticide. The other three gentlemen of the four plants used frequently in Chinese art are the bamboo, orchid and plum tree blossoms. The chrysanthemum was initially cultivated as a herb in China, but over the centuries has evolved to be used for ornamental, medicinal, artistic and literary purposes, and food consumption as well.

From Quiz Medicinal Plants

Answer: glycosides

From Quiz Herbal Remedies

Answer: valerian

From Quiz Medicinal Value of Flowers

Answer: Stops bleeding

Found growing everywhere in the Atlantic area of the world, the bluebell, with its sweetly scented bell-like flower, can be seen either as an ornamental plant in gardens or growing freely anywhere in woodlands or fields. Wherever they grow with abandon in the wild is an indication of the state of the soil in those areas, and botanists can quickly identify same as a result. Even though the bluebell is rich in nectar and pollen, it is ideal for keeping away pesky insects. In addition to its well known medical properties, some of its extracts are remarkably similar to those used by scientists in the treatment of HIV and cancer. Such is the esteem in which this dainty little flower is held, it is used as the symbol for the Botanical Society of the United Kingdom.

From Quiz Flower Power

Answer: Poppy

Morphine and codeine properties are found in the seeds of poppies. These have been used for thousands of years to treat pain, and even well into the 21st century still utilised for this purpose. Unfortunately, opium can also be extracted from a certain breed of poppy. This has been so abused over time that the beautiful, delicate flower is developing a bad reputation, so much so that I'm rather dubious about exclaiming in delight at its loveliness - in case I get arrested. There it sways then, this delicate, exquisite flower on its slender stem, waving its beautiful perfume around alluringly, a wicked floral personification of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil...and huh..wh..sorry, I got carried away! Too many poppies grow in my garden.

From Quiz Medicinal Plants

Answer: malaria

Cinchona is the source of quinine - used to cure malaria.

From Quiz Herbal Remedies

Answer: raspberry

From Quiz Herbal Remedies from the Dark Ages

Answer: Mint

Mint gives us menthol. It is also used in cough drops. It is commonly used as a mouth freshener.

From Quiz Medicinal Value of Flowers

Answer: High temperature

This is a plant you shouldn't even attempt to use unless you're trained in the field of herbalism or alternative medicines. Its essences, if taken in too large a quantity, can cause skin irritations, vomiting and diarrhea. However, with the right supervision, it can be beneficial in the treatment of high fevers. A Christian religious legend associated with the flower of this bold and showy plant is that it represents the Star of Bethlehem, with its vivid red leaves said to represent the spilled blood of Jesus Christ following his crucifixion.

From Quiz Flower Power

Answer: Contractions of the skin following surgery

This was reported in Britain's "The Guardian" in 2008. Oddly enough, the sweet pea doesn't have the actual ability to stop these contractions as such. What it does have, however, is a peculiar ingredient that leads to loose skin. It is this ability that scientists are trying to harvest for use on humans whose skin has tightened up unpleasantly following skin grafts. The sweet pea's negative properties are therefore being harvested for positive purposes. Otherwise, it's best to avoid trying to meddle with this little flower. It can be quite toxic.

From Quiz Medicinal Plants

Answer: Willow tree

From Quiz Herbal Remedies

Answer: motherwort

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

From Quiz Herbal Healers

Answer: Migraines

Feverfew can help in the prevention of migraines and is also used to ease menstrual cramps.

From Quiz Herbal Remedies from the Dark Ages

Answer: Onion

Onion is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables. It is a pungent edible bulb of the lily. It may also help to prevent heart, skin and urinary disorders, and has even been used to guard against cholera. It has bactericidal properties and is used to prevent dental disorders.

From Quiz Medicinal Value of Flowers

Answer: Fertility

Nettles have been used effectively to treat arthritis and rheumatism, tension, diabetes, gastric complaints, headaches, colds, skin diseases, prostrate cancer, male fertility problems, and an astonishing number of other conditions that plague humans. Materials woven from its fibre have been found in ancient burial sites, it is used in various forms of cooking, and because its hairs are a deterrent to many animals, it is a ready source of succour for butterflies, moths and tiny birds. Interestingly, one method of treating arthritis with nettles was whipping the sore joint with the plant rather than consuming its derivatives. Various modern studies investigating this method have shown that this actually works. The act of whipping stimulates the body to release chemicals that decrease the pain and swelling of this painful condition.

From Quiz Flower Power

Answer: Alzheimer's disease

The name is derived from the scientific name for the snowdrop, Galanthus. The drug is derived from an alkaloid found in the bulbs of some varieties of snowdrop and other flowers, including daffodils. Daffodils are part of the Narcissus family. Their bulbs, which are sometimes mistaken for those belonging to onions, are poisonous. Their sap can also cause dermatitis outbreaks on the hands of florists. This is known as Daffodil Itch. However, for centuries the Japanese used the root of this plant, mixed in with a paste of flour, to treat wounds. They were also used in ancient Rome as an "emollient, erodent, (and a product) to disperse whatever had collected in any part of the body".

From Quiz Common Herbal Remedies

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%.

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