Herbs and Spices – Health Quiz
- POSTED ON: 2 May, 2016
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Question 1 / 5
Ayurveda considers it to be an important herb. You will find it as an ingredient in many brain boosting formulae. Which is this herb that shares its name with a South Asian writing script?
Brahmi
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Question 2 / 5
A famous song by the American folk-rock duo Simon and Garfunkel, Scarborough Fair, references four herbs. Three of them are sage, rosemary and thyme. Which is the fourth one, commonly seen in Asterix comics where the Romans stuff them into their ears?
Parsley
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Question 3 / 5
This condiment is mentioned in the "Charaka Samhita" as a cure for many ills. It is prepared by mixing jaggery and ghee with cardamom, cinnamon and turmeric among other ingredients. What is thus prepared?
Chyavanprash
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Question 4 / 5
This plant is called Methi in Gujarati and Vendayam in Tamizh. What is the English name for this plant, used both as a herb and a spice?
Fenugreek
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Question 5 / 5
Which plant, also known as the Holy Basil, has three varieties Krishna, Rama and Vana?
Tulsi
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