Respiratory System Homework
Name: ______________________________________
1. This adaptogen is used as a lung qi tonic in Traditional Chinese
medicine. Dang shen is specific for those prone to respiratory
infections.
a. Astragalus
b. Boswellia
c. Codonopsis
d. Andrographis
2. This herb has been studied primarily in combination with Eleuthero
and found to reduce the incidence of URI by up to 50%.
a. Andrographis
b. Codonopsis
c. Glycyrrhiza
d. Astragalus
3. Match the following compound with the source:
a. Lentinan
Cherry bark
b. Emetine
Coleus
c. Forskolin
Blood root
d. Prunasin
Shiitake
e. Sanguinarine
Ipecac
4. Compare and contrast the following stimulating expectorants: lobelia,
horehound, and ipecac. Think about each one -when would you use it,
what would the symptoms looks like, list the contraindications, etc.
5. What would be an appropriate herbal approach for an otherwise
healthy adult with a 2-day history of chills, pale tongue with white fur,
and unproductive cough with thick white phlegm?
6. The stem bark of this herb has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine
for what we now call the “atopic triad.” It is principally a mast cell
stabilizer.
a. Scutellaria baicalensis
b. Albizzia lebbeck
c. Boswellia serrata
d. Verbascum thapsus
7. The gum resin of this plant is a potent inhibitor of 5-LOX.
a. Glycyrrhiza glabra
b. Salix alba
c. Marrubium vulgare
d. Boswellia serrata
8. Compare and contrast three herbs that are recognized as highly
beneficial for dry cough. What are their similarities and differences?
When and how would you use them?
9. This herb has been approved as a prophylaxis for migraine headache
and there is also good evidence that it is effective for relieving seasonal
allergies.
a. Tylophora asthmatica
b. Coleus forskholii
c. Petasites hybridus
d. Pelargonium sidoides
10. This class of herbs facilitates the removal of bronchial secretions from
bronchi and trachea primarily due to the presence of alkaloids or
saponins.
a. Cooling diaphoretic
b. Relaxing expectorant
c. Stimulating expectorant
d. Warming diaphoretic
11. The bark from this member of the rose family is a powerful sedative on
the cough reflex, particularly for dry, irritable coughs.
a. Pine bark
b. Wild cherry
c. Oak
d. Licorice
12. An herbal equivalent to the asthma drug class beta-agonist is:
a. Green tea
b. Datura
c. Khellin
d. Ephedra
13. This adaptogen has a drying effect and is said to “astringe the jing.”
a. Panax ginseng
b. Schisandra
c. Ammi visnaga
d. Codonopsis
14. The North American herb rich in isobutylamides has long been revered
for its beneficial effects on upper respiratory infections, sore throats
and snakebites.
a. Echinacea
b. Yerba santa
c. Pleurisy root
d. Cherry bark
15. The flowers from this plant are used as a diaphoretic, while the berries
are considered to have strong antiviral properties.
a. Achillea millefolium
b. Sambucus nigra
c. Populus candicans
d. Quercus alba
16. This herb was considered by many Eclectic physicians to be the
diaphoretic of choice in high fevers. Excellent for relieving pain of
pleurisy and intercostal neuralgia. Contains trace amounts cardenolide
glycosides.
a. Grindelia camporum
b. Marrubium vulgare
c. Polygala senega
d. Asclepius tuberosa
17. The German Commission E approves the use of this herb for bronchitis,
whooping cough and upper respiratory catarrh. The makers of
Listerine put its antiseptic essential oil to good work years ago!
a. Althaea officinalis
b. Ocimum sanctum
c. Thymus vulgaris
d. Origanum vulgare
18. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this is considered to be the protective
energy that prevents illness caused by external forces. If deficient, one
gets sick more often.
a. Wei qi
b. Huang qi
c. Yang xu
d. Wu wei zi
19. This member of the mint family has been used for centuries in India for
asthma. It relaxes bronchial smooth muscles, stabilizes mast cells and
has mild hypotensive properties.
a. Scutellaria baicalensis
b. Ephedra sinica
c. Ocimum sanctum
d. Coleus forskholii
20. Tell me about 2 herbs that you learned about in this module that you
might consider using in your own family/life or in your clinical practice.
Why? What intrigued you about them?