Medicinal taste

Which taste is associated with reducing fever and detoxifying the body?

• Bitter

• Sweet

• Sour

• Astringent

According to Thai traditional medicine, which taste nourishes the body and improves strength?

• Bitter

• Sweet

• Sour

• Astringent

Which taste is commonly found in herbs used to stop diarrhea and tighten tissues?

• Salty

• Sweet

• Sour

• Astringent

Which taste is known for its anti-flatulent (carminative) properties?

• Hot and spicy

• Sweet

• Sour

• Astringent

Astringent herbs are typically used for treating constipation

• True

• False

Spicy-tasting herbs are used to cool the body and reduce inflammation.

• True

• False

Oily herbs are recommended for people with skin and joint health

• True

• False

In Thai traditional medicine system, three principal tastes are hot, cool and mild taste

• True

• False

Which taste should be avoided in individuals with high blood pressure?

• Bitter

• Sweet

• Salty

• Bland

Which medicinal taste is commonly used to treat fever but should be avoided in patients with cold constitution?

• Bitter

• Sweet

• Salty

• Bland