Ayurvedic Herbs and Botanicals Flashcards
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Which herb is traditionally used in Ayurveda as a galactagogue to increase breast milk production?
Answer: Shatavari
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is the primary Ayurvedic herb used as a galactagogue and tonic for the female reproductive system.
What is the Ayurvedic term for the active principle or potency of a herb that produces its therapeutic effect?
Answer: Virya
Virya refers to the potency or energy of a herb — typically classified as Ushna (hot) or Sheeta (cold) — that determines its primary therapeutic action.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is primarily used in Ayurveda for which of the following conditions?
Answer: Inflammation and wound healing
Turmeric is most widely used in Ayurveda for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, attributed to its active compound curcumin.
Which Ayurvedic herb is known as 'Satavari' and belongs to the Asparagus family?
Answer: Shatavari
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is commonly called Satavari and is a member of the Asparagus family used as a female reproductive tonic.
The Ayurvedic herb Vidanga (Embelia ribes) is primarily used to treat which condition?
Answer: Intestinal worms (Krimi)
Vidanga is classically used in Ayurveda as a Krimighna (anthelmintic) herb to eliminate intestinal parasites and worms.
Which part of the Haritaki plant is used medicinally in Ayurveda?
Answer: Fruit
The fruit of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) is the medicinal part used in Ayurveda, particularly in Triphala and other classical formulations.