Some Cultures Do Not Prescribe Herbs Based on the Biologic

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Short Answer

Some cultures do not prescribe herbs based on the biologic effects of their chemical ingredients but rather use the _____________________by which they are prescribed on the basis of their physical and taste characteristics; for example, herbs with heart-shaped leaves are used to treat heart problems.Multiple Response
Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.

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Definitions:

Topsoil

The upper, outermost layer of soil, usually the top 2-8 inches, that has the highest concentration of organic matter and microorganisms.

Humus

The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.

Leaching

The process where water carries soluble substances or small particles through the soil or other permeable material.

Dissolving

The process by which a solid, liquid, or gas forms a solution in a solvent, becoming evenly dispersed at the molecular or ionic level.