Herbal Quiz: Beginner Level Objective: answer 7 out of the 10 questions correctly   (you get 1 point for each correct answer). A basic Java-enabled Web Browser is required for this quiz! 1. This 5,000 year old Chinese herb was found in King Tut's Tomb! It is considered a sweet root and is often used in cough medications: Ginger Ginseng Licorice Kava 2. Tofu (Dofu) is made from this plant, a staple of Oriental diets: Mushroom Rice Wheat Soybean 3. One of the following Chinese herbal foods is often used to simulate or boost sexual capacity in men: Walnuts Apples Ginger Onions 4. Which of the following terms would NOT be used when describing Chinese herbs? Yin or Yang Energy Hot or Cold Energy Calorie Content Qi (Chi) Content. 5. Garlic, one of China's oldest herbs has which of these properties? Cooling & calming Antibiotic and anticoagulant Sedating, calming Raises Blood Pressure 6. Herbal remedies were the primary health care for many years (choose best answer): Germany England Mexico Almost every modern country & culture 7. Which one of the following Elements do not belong in the 5-Element theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine? Earth Wind Fire Wood 8. Chinese and Korean Ginseng (Ren Shen) is a prized tonic because of its 'yang' nature. American Ginseng is: The exact same root as the Asian variety, just grown in America Also considered a 'yang' natured tonic, but not as 'yang' or hot as the Asian variety There is no such thing as 'American Ginseng'. Is considered a 'yin' natured tonic. 9. The Peony flower is considered a valuable Chinese medicine in Asia. Which of these flower parts is NOT used for medical purposes: The Root The Bark of the Root The Scent or Oil extract The Flower Stems 10. Which one of these five 'Tastes' is associated with the heart organ? Sour Sweet Bitter Salty Pungent