Ayurveda MCQ Flashcards
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In Ayurveda, which of the eight branches (Ashtanga Ayurveda) deals with the treatment of mental disorders?
Answer: Graha Chikitsa
Graha Chikitsa (also called Bhuta Vidya) is the Ayurvedic branch addressing psychiatric disorders, possessions, and mental health conditions.
Which of the following is the post-digestive effect (Vipaka) of pungent-tasting substances according to Ayurveda?
Answer: Pungent Vipaka
Pungent-tasting substances typically undergo Katu (pungent) Vipaka after digestion, which tends to decrease Kapha and increase Vata.
According to Ayurvedic daily routine (Dinacharya), which practice is recommended immediately upon waking to cleanse the mouth and stimulate digestion?
Answer: Oil pulling (Gandusha/Kavala)
Oil pulling (Gandusha or Kavala) is a morning oral hygiene practice in Dinacharya involving swishing oil to strengthen teeth, gums, and support digestion.
Which Ayurvedic concept describes the principle that 'like increases like and opposites balance'?
Answer: Samanya-Vishesha Siddhanta
Samanya-Vishesha Siddhanta states that similar qualities (Samanya) increase one another while dissimilar or opposite qualities (Vishesha) counteract each other.
Which herb in Ayurveda is primarily used as a 'Medhya Rasayana' to enhance memory and cognitive function?
Answer: Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is the most celebrated Medhya Rasayana in Ayurveda, used to enhance memory, intellect, and nervous system function.
In Ayurvedic pathology, which stage of disease (Shat Kriya Kala) involves the overflow of aggravated doshas from their primary sites?
Answer: Prasara
Prasara is the third stage of disease where aggravated doshas overflow their primary sites and begin spreading throughout the body via channels.
Which of the following Ayurvedic formulations is primarily used as a cardiac tonic and for managing heart disease (Hridya Roga)?
Answer: Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)
Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) is the premier Ayurvedic herb for cardiac conditions, used as a heart tonic to strengthen the myocardium and manage heart disease.