Foundations in Herbal Medicine: Women’s Health Part Two
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1. Which of the following has the best data supporting its use in preventing preeclampsia?
a. Vitamin E
b. Fish oil
c. Calcium
d. Hawthorn
2. A woman who is consuming beetroot juice during pregnancy comes in and
reports that her urine is red. Which of the following statements is true about
beeturia?
a. Can indicate iron deficiency
b. Occurs in ~ 50% of the American population
c. Can indicate calcium deficiency
d. Indicates reduced kidney function
3. Blue cohosh was listed in the United States Pharmacopeia and then the
National Formulary for which of the following:
a. To prevent miscarriage
b. To induce labor
c. For postpartum hemorrhage
d. As a partus preparator
4. Which of the following was used reportedly used by American slaves to
induce abortion?
a. Black haw
b. Cotton root bark
c. Blue cohosh
d. Pennyroyal
5. The Latin binomial for which of the following literally means to “drive milk?”
a. Fenugreek
b. Moringa
c. Milk thistle
d. Goat’s rue
6. This herb purportedly has lactagogue and prokinetic activity?
a. Goat’s rue
b. Shatavari
c. Moringa
d. Fenugreek
7. The green pods and leaves of this tree are often used to combat nutrition in
pregnant and nursing women. It may have lactagogue effects, as well.
a. Moringa
b. Nettle
c. Maca
d. Fenugreek
8. This tincture is often used to relieve thrush in Europe and is approved by the
German health authorities as a topical treatment for inflammation of the oral
and pharyngeal mucosa.
a. Goldenseal
b. Aloe vera
c. Tea tree
d. Myrrh
9. A 27-year old non-pregnant woman with her third vaginal infection has a
vaginal pH less than 4.5, white discharge and vaginal burning. On wet mount,
no clue clues, very few white cells. Which of the following would be MOST
effective?
a. Vaginal probiotics
b. Oral goldenseal
c. Vaginal boric acid
d. Oral myrrh
10. You have 4 ounces of fixed carrier oil and want to make a 2% essential oil
preparation. How many drops would you use?
a. 20 drops
b. 48 drops
c. 64 drops
d. 96 drops
11. In a woman refusing antibiotics, which of the following has the most
evidence for treating bacterial vaginosis?
a. Vaginal probiotics
b. Vaginal tea tree oil
c. Vaginal boric acid
d. Vaginal goldenseal
12. Which of the following was shown to reduce outbreaks of oral and genital
herpes when taken orally?
a. Aloe vera
b. Sage
c. St. John’s wort
d. Lemon balm
13. Which of the following adaptogens might be useful for someone with genital
herpes?
a. Reishi
b. Ginseng
c. Shatavari
d. Eleuthero
14. This herb is often used to reduce hyperhidrosis and hot flashes. It may also
have beneficial effects on cognition and can even relieve a sore throat!
a. Black cohosh
b. St. John’s wort
c. Chaste berry
d. Sage
15. For women with irregular menstrual cycles during the perimenopause, this
herb may serve to regulate them. It is more widely used for PMS.
a. Black cohosh
b. St. John’s wort
c. Chaste berry
d. Sage
16. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, estrogen is considered to be which of the
following?
a. Yin
b. Yang
17. This hormone and route of administration is associated with increased risk
of blood clots.
a. Oral progesterone
b. Transdermal estrogen
c. Oral estrogen
d. Transdermal progesterone
18. Which of the following have been shown beneficial for menopause
symptoms?
a. Acupuncture
b. Hypnosis
c. Mindfulness meditation
d. All of the above
19. This herb is considered a cool, moistening herb.
a. Rhodiola
b. Schisandra
c. Ashwagandha
d. Kava
20. Which of the following is most associated with improving cognition and
memory?
a. Ashwagandha
b. Shatavari
c. Bacopa
d. Ginseng
21. Sage essential oil contains this compound that could be toxic to the brain,
liver and kidney.
a. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids
b. Thujone
c. Rosmarinic acid
d. Absinthe
22. Maca has been found to exert which of the following activities?
a. Anti-depressant
b. Hypotensive
c. Aphrodisiac
d. A and C only
e. All of the above
23. This herb has prokinetic and adaptogenic activity. It is said to pacify pitta.
a. Schisandra
b. Ashwagandha
c. Shatavari
d. Black cohosh
24. This herbal aphrodisiac was a favorite of the Mayans and the indigenous
peoples of northern Mexico.
a. Damiana
b. Maca
c. Sage
d. Wild yam
25. This nervine/hypnotic contains a phytoestrogen compound that binds ERalpha.
a. California poppy
b. Black cohosh
c. Sage
d. Hops
26. Compounds from this herb led to the development of biguanide drugs (e.g.,
metformin).
a. Shatavari
b. Milk thistle
c. Fennel
d. Goat’s rue
27. This herb is widely used by herbalists at the first signs of mastitis in a
nursing mother?
a. Goldenseal
b. Echinacea
c. Myrrh
d. Calendula
28. Which of the following is beneficial for herpes simplex virus?
a. Oral aloe vera gel
b. Topical sage/rhubarb
c. Oral licorice
d. All of the above
29. Which of the following are active against Candida species, bacterial vaginosis,
and trichomoniasis (basic science or clinical research)?
a. Berberine
b. Tea tree oil
c. Boric acid
d. All of the above
30. What herb most fascinated you during this module? Why? How might you
use it?