Ayurveda Ayurvedic Herbs and Botanicals 2

Question 1

Which herb is traditionally used in Ayurveda as a galactagogue to increase breast milk production?

Accepted Answer

Shatavari

Answer

Vidanga

Answer

Chitraka

Answer

Vacha

Question 2

What is the Ayurvedic term for the active principle or potency of a herb that produces its therapeutic effect?

Accepted Answer

Virya

Answer

Rasa

Answer

Vipaka

Answer

Prabhava

Question 3

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is primarily used in Ayurveda for which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation and wound healing

Answer

Neurological disorders

Answer

Respiratory infections only

Answer

Reproductive disorders only

Question 4

Which Ayurvedic herb is known as 'Satavari' and belongs to the Asparagus family?

Accepted Answer

Shatavari

Answer

Brahmi

Answer

Shankhpushpi

Answer

Jatamansi

Question 5

The Ayurvedic herb Vidanga (Embelia ribes) is primarily used to treat which condition?

Accepted Answer

Intestinal worms (Krimi)

Answer

Cardiac disorders

Answer

Anemia

Answer

Asthma

Question 6

Which part of the Haritaki plant is used medicinally in Ayurveda?

Accepted Answer

Fruit

Answer

Root

Answer

Leaf

Answer

Bark only