Culture and Health
Question 1
Which country’s culture locates the spirit in a space in the thorax, or kokoro? China Japan Korea Vietnam
Question 2
In which culture were a combination of drugs, known as fang, prescribed to combat disease thought to be caused by angered spirits? Ancient Egyptian Ancient Chinese Ancient Greek Amazonian
Question 3
Humoural theory was systemised in Ancient Greece and was central to the teachings of Hippocrates. Name the four humours?
Question 4
In Ancient Greece, many healers only prescribed medicine after invoking the God of Healing. What was his name? Apollo Asklepios Chiron Hermes
Question 5
In the year 400AD, which religion’s laws refused to acknowledge a community that lacked a doctor?
Question 6
Which two cities had the world’s most advanced hospitals during the years 800 – 900? Baghdad Cairo New York London
Question 7
According to the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Coptic Christian Churches, St Apollonia was the patron saint of which ailment? Dysmenorrhoea Toothache Migraine Visual disturbance
Question 8
The shrine of St Anthony was visited by pilgrims seeking a cure for “St Anthony’s Fire”. What is this condition known as today? Eczema Erysipelas Psoriasis Pityriasis
Question 9
The temple of Mira Datar, a Sufi Muslim shrine in India, is believed to help those with what type of illness? Mental health Cancer Respiratory problems Reproductive problems
Question 10
How many basic pulses are there in traditional Chinese medicine? 1 2 7 12
Question 11
Which medical practitioners interpret the rhythmic pattern of a patient’s pulse as an indication of the balance of the three doshas? African Ayurvedic Homeopathic Unani Tibb
Question 12
In modern India, the government supports different medical traditions (which is unusual!). Name two of the traditions supported?
Question 13
The National Institute of Medical Herbalists was founded in the UK in 1843. How many herbal practitioners does it represent today? >50 >100 >500 >1000
Question 14
Which type of traditional medicine does the WHO rank as the most popular in Western Europe today? Herbal medicine Acupuncture Acupressure Hydrotherapy
Question 15
In which continent is traditional medicine, such as divination, used by 80% of the population? Asia Africa South America Australasia
Question 16
Which physical therapy do many tribes in Africa use as a cure for colds and other common illnesses?
Question 17
In China, what is liquorice root NOT used for? Hepatitis Duodenal ulcer Sore throat Muscle spasms
Question 18
Acupuncture is based upon the theory of energy flow through meridians. How many meridians are there believed to be? 4 7 10 14
Question 19
Ginger root is commonly used as a remedy in Asian cultures. Name three symptoms / conditions it is used for?
Question 20
According to Chinese culture, what is ginseng believed to balance within a person’s being?
Question 21
What is the name given to the popular martial art used in China as preventative medicine, usually early in the morning?
Question 22
The leaves or sap of the Akapulko shrub is used in the treatment of which common infection in the Philippines? Pneumonia Ringworm Folliculitis Gastroenteritis
Question 23
Which Filipino fruit is often used as a home remedy for hypertension? Sour plum Bitter melon Papaya Avocado
Question 24
What practice is common in the Catholic Church to heal a person’s body and soul?
Question 25
Noni juice, made from the Indian mulberry, can be used to treat all but which of these conditions, according to Hawaiian culture? Gastric ulcers Diabetes Asthma Hypertension
Question 26
What is the name given to thesystematic form of touch healing that originated in Japan?
Question 27
Some Middle Eastern cultures have remedies based on the principle of balancing warm and cold. Aab Nabaat is a remedy for upset stomachs, but what is it? Salt and water Rock candy and water Lemon and water Aspirin and water
Question 28
Does it take longer to train as a doctor or a herbalist / healer according to Native American culture?
Question 29
This plant is used in the treatment of altitude sickness and fatigue in South America. It is also commonly used in processed foods around the world. What is it called?
Question 30
Which creatures are still sold in the animal markets of Istanbul as a cure for snake bites?
Question 31
In Western culture, apart from cryotherapy and medications, name another treatment for warts?
Question 32
In Mexican culture, what do they often use to try and eliminate facial acne? Lemon Orange Lime Grapefruit
Question 33
Extracts from this plant are commonly used in the treatment of skin conditions and was first discovered in Egypt. What is it called?
Question 34
According to Persian culture, the juice of which fruit can alleviate the symptoms of migraine? Peach Grape Mango Watermelon
Question 35
In traditional Korean culture, honey and salt can be used to cure what? Constipation Diarrhoea Vomiting Flatulence
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Japan Difficulties in removing organs from
“brain-dead” donors
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Ancient Chinese culture
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Blood Phlegm Black bile Yellow bile
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Asklepios
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Jewish culture
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Baghdad Cairo
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Toothache
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Erysipelas
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Mental health problems
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12 Six on each wrist Each linked to different organs
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Ayurvedic “The learned physician should read
the happiness and misery of the body by feeling the pulse at the root of the thumb, which stands as the witness of the soul”.
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Biomedicine Ayurveda Yoga Naturopathy Unani Tibb Siddha Homeopathy
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>500 Figure actually likely to be more than
700
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Herbal Medicine
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Africa
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Dance Illness believed to be caused by an
unknown ailment / spirit within them sweat out / forced out by movement
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Duodenal ulcer
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14
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Aids digestion Restores appetite Regulates menstruation Stimulates sexual desire Cures colds Liver ailments Nausea Anaemia Rheumatism Haemorrhoids Jaundice Tetanus leprosy
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Yin and Yang / spiritual being
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Tai Chi
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Ringworm
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Bitter melon (Momordica charantia)
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The Sacrament of Anointing the Sick Believed to have five major effects:
Uniting of the sick to the passion of Christ
Strengthen the sick so that they can endure their suffering
Forgiveness of sins Restoration of health Preparation for passing over into the
afterlife
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Asthma The kalo plant can be used in asthma
management
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Reiki
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Rock candy in water
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Herbalist / healer Selected at young age apprentice
till middle age take over as healer
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Cocoa plant
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Leeches
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Morning spit!
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Lemon Cut fresh lemon in half rub across
face rub onto a limb in order to ‘transfer’ acne to less visible area
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Aloe vera
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Grape The story of King Jamshed and his
wife
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Constipation
Total Score
42
References
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