AAA Quiz 202 Copy

Frank comes to you with complaints of stress and exhaustion. Since his promotion, he’s lost weight and is constipated.  He noticed skipped beats and is worried because there is heart disease in his family. Which would be the least effective?

A middle-aged woman recently had a gallbladder attack and was told she has multiple stones. She comes to you for help. Which is the most effective herb for her?

Laura has a severe outbreak of psoriasis and has just learned she is pregnant. Topical herbs alone have not been sufficient. Which would you recommend for oral use?

Greg had a recent cold with mucous congestion and clogged sinuses. He has low appetite and has not felt like getting out of bed. Which anupāna will you choose?

Brian is an underweight, thin boy in 8th grade and struggling with ADHD. What would you recommend to help him maintain his attention/create dhārana/stability?

Which statement about Anupāna is NOT correct?

Mrs. Pitta wants a natural and safe herbal therapy to improve her hair. Which herbal remedy wouldn’t work for her hair?

Mrs. Rose is 5 months pregnant. She is under Vaidya’s care and is in perfect health. Which herb should be still better to avoid?

Which herb would be beneficial to add to the ingredients of underarm deodorant?

Mr. Mark has bronchitis. Which herb can be used externally, by applying its oil and heating it on the chest?

Which method of herbal preparation is best for Arjuna?

Which herb belongs to Mutra Virecana gaṇa (one of the classifications of herbs for increasing urine output)?

Which time for medicine administration will not only act on Apāna vāyu, Prāna vāyu but also for building on all seven Dhātu?

Which of the following statements is false for Punarnava?

Which rasa are Arjuna and Asoka known for?

Eranda is contraindicated in all conditions except One of the following.

Mrs. Hotty has a lot of heart burn. She has tikṣna agni. She has been working on her diet and lifestyle. You are ready to give her some herbs. She is Vegan and cannot take any animal products. What anupāna will you use?

Mrs. Smith is 6 months pregnant. She comes in with complaints of anxiety, insomnia and too many thoughts that keep her awake. Her memory is also affected. Which medhya would you recommend?

Herbs used as Rasayana are usually Shita or cooling in nature. But there are exceptions. Name the exception in the following list:

What is the karma and guṇa of mahābhuta Agni?

Which is the correct statement about Dravya?