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

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is the primary Ayurvedic herb used as a galactagogue and tonic for the female reproductive system.

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

Virya refers to the potency or energy of a herb — typically classified as Ushna (hot) or Sheeta (cold) — that determines its primary therapeutic action.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Inflammation and wound healing

Answer

Turmeric is most widely used in Ayurveda for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, attributed to its active compound curcumin.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Shatavari

Answer

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is commonly called Satavari and is a member of the Asparagus family used as a female reproductive tonic.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Intestinal worms (Krimi)

Answer

Vidanga is classically used in Ayurveda as a Krimighna (anthelmintic) herb to eliminate intestinal parasites and worms.

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