Can you tell your kava from your chamomile? Do you know what's up with St.
John's wort? With so many herbs in the marketplace these days, even the experts
have a hard time keeping track.
Here's a simple quiz to see how savvy you are about herbs. (Hint: The answers
to all these questions can be found in the articles under "Herbs at a Glance"
in the Natural Health section.) Don't worry if you don't ace the test on the
first go round—just taking the time to try your luck at it brings you one
step closer to being a smart herbal supplement user.
Choose one answer to each of the following questions:
Which herb can help you concentrate
and do better on tests?
Which herb can help prevent a urinary
tract infection?
Which herb may be helpful for period
cramps?
Which herb can help relieve and
heal a sunburn?
Which herb may help you
lose weight safely and without side effects?
Which herb is used to help treat
colds?
Which herb can give you a quick
boost if you're feeling down?
Which herb may be helpful for acne?
Which herb may be useful for constipation?
Which herb may help relax you at
bedtime?