Field Trip (Y12-13 Med Track)

Which of the following statements best reflects the philosophy of traditional Thai medicine (Mor Chee Vok)?

• No plant is useful unless tested in a lab.

• There is no plant that is not medicine.

• Only imported herbs are reliable.

• Modern medicine replaces herbal wisdom.

According to traditional belief, which element governs digestion and metabolism in the human body?

• Earth

• Water

• Wind

• Fire

The concept of “ธาตุเจ้าเรือน /that-jao-ruen/” (dominant element) helps individuals:

• Choose herbs for beauty treatment

• Determine suitable self-care and diet

• Identify plant classification

• Measure blood type

The Herbarium of Pharmaceutical Botany, Mahidol University primarily serves to:

• Sell herbal products to the public

• Store and document plant specimens for research

• Grow plants for food experiments

• Produce cosmetic products

Which of the following storage methods is used for fleshy or water-rich plants?

• Dried specimen

• Spirit collection

• Crude drug collection

• Carpological collection

Which ingredient is not part of the base in herbal inhalers?

• Borneol

• Menthol

• Camphor

• Anise

Which dried herb in the inhaler provides a fresh, citrus scent and helps refresh the mind?

• Clove

• Kaffir lime

• Cardamom

• Nutmeg

Which of the following substances is commonly used to protect dried plant specimens from insect damage in a herbarium?

• Camphor

• Alcohol

• Turmeric

• Menthol

Which of the following fragrant woods was traditionally used as perfume by ladies in the royal court?

• Samool Waeng (Cinnamomum bejolghota)

• Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)

• Chalud (ChaludAlyxia reinwardtii)

• Cardamom (Amomum krervanh)

Which of the following statements about plant specimen preservation is TRUE?

• All samples are stored at room temperature.

• Each specimen includes a PBM code and collector’s name.

• No pest control is needed for dried plants.

• Frozen samples are discarded after one year.