Bot Practical NMT 200

Question 1

Rationale for Hepatics

Answer 1

• promote hepatocyte regeneration
• promote bile production and flow
• reduce inflammation of the liver
• support detoxification of the liver
• improve overall liver function

Question 2

Rationale for Alterative

Answer 2

• improve the function of liver and kidney to remove metabolic waste and toxins
• stimulate lymphatic flow = decrease lymphatic congestion

Question 3

Rationale for bitters

Answer 3

• stimulates digestive function, stimulates the production of digestive enzymes and bile -> improving nutrient absorption and decrease bloating and indigestion
• support liver and gallbladder function -> aiding detoxification

Question 4

Rationale for hepatoprotective

Answer 4

• protect liver cells from damage leading to better overall liver health
• enhance the liver’s ability to regenerate
• improve the body’s ability to eliminate waste and toxins

Question 5

Rationale for endocrine modulators

Answer 5

• help regulate hormone production, secretion, and balance
• support endocrine system’s ability to adapt to stress

Question 6

Rationale for astringent

Answer 6

• reduce inflammation and promote wound healing
• creating a protective barrier over tissues

Question 7

Rationale for carminative

Answer 7

• helps relax GI tract, reduce bloating
• enhance digestive function by stimulating the secretion of digestive enzymes
• provide calming effect -> supporting the gut-brain connection

Question 8

Rationale for diuretics

Answer 8

• increase urine production leading to eliminate excess water, sodium, and toxins -> decrease swelling and bloating
• reducing fluid retention

Question 9

Rationale for adaptogen

Answer 9

• help the body adapt to stress by balancing cortisol levels
• support energy levels, reduce fatigue, and promote mental clarity
• improve immune functions

Question 10

Rationale for nervine

Answer 10

• supports nervous system by promoting relaxation, reducing anxiety, increase mood, and manage stress
• help increase sleep by calming the mind
• provide relief from nervous irritability or emotional distress

Question 11

Rationale for sedative

Answer 11

• help calm nervous system, reduce anxiety and stress
• induce a tranquil state, to help with falling asleep and sleep quality
• soothing effect on the mind and body -> increase relaxation

Question 12

Rationale for immune stimulant

Answer 12

• enhance body’s immune system by increasing production and activity of WBC
• improve overall immune function
• decrease chances of secondary infections and promote fast recovery

Question 13

Rationale for anti-inflammatory

Answer 13

• reduce inflammation, alleviate pain and swelling
• help manage inflammatory conditions
• reducing flare-ups

Question 14

Hepatics

Answer 14

• barberry
• burdock
• peony
• gentian

Question 15

Alterative

Answer 15

• barberry
• burdock
• peony

Question 16

Bitter

Answer 16

• Gentian
• barberry

Question 17

hepatoprotective

Answer 17

• milk thistle
• schisandra

Question 18

adaptogen

Answer 18

• ashwagandha
• korean red ginseng
• siberian ginseng
• rhodiola
• astragalus
• chagga
• turkey tail
• reishi

Question 19

carminative

Answer 19

• ginger
• cinnamon
• turmeric

Question 20

anti-inflammatory

Answer 20

• turmeric

Question 21

hepatic + laxative

Answer 21

burdock
yellowdock

Question 22

hepatic + carminative

Answer 22

gentian

Question 23

endocrine modulator

Answer 23

• cinnamon
• bitter melon
• barberry
• burdock
• ashwaganda
• rhodiola

Question 24

astringent

Answer 24

hibiscus

Question 25

diuretics

Answer 25

dandelion leaf

Question 26

nervine

Answer 26

- passionflower - skullcap - lavendar

Question 27

sedative

Answer 27

- california poppy - valerian

Question 28

immune stimulant

Answer 28

- astragalus - panax ginseng - panax quinquefolius