Indian Traditional Medicine Quiz - Grand finale

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Round 1 Round 2

Round 4 Round 3

• 8 questions. (4 Clock & 4 Anti-Clock)

• Traditional Round.

• Flat scoring of 10 points.

• Half points, if any, is totally QM’s discretion.

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• If you are doubly sure about the answer, then you can

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• Marks : Correct answer fetches you +20

Wrong answer fetches you - 05

DOUBLE



Balance and imbalance created by three

elemental substances, the doshas (called

Vata, Pitta and Kapha), form the basic

approach of ‘Knowledge of Life’.

How do we know it better?

Ayurveda 1



Mentioned in ancient texts (like the Jataka

Tales) as a physician who taught in a

school in Kashi (Varanasi), sometime

between 1200 BC and 600 BC, he is known

for his book where he presented the

teachings of his guru, Divodasa.

Name that book, considered to be the

seminal one in traditional Indian medicine.

Sushrut Samhita 2


Sushrut is considered as the ‘Father of Surgery’


Very popular nowadays for decorative

purpose, it originally started as an easy and

effective remedy for burns.

What, created from the powdered dry leaves

of the plant Lawsonia inermis is being

talked about?

Mehendi 3



Based on the teachings of the Greek

physicians Hippocrates and Galen, the

name of which system of medicine derived

from Arabic word for ‘Greek’?

Unani/Yunani 4


It is the Perso-Arabic system of medicine


The ‘plant of immortality’, as it was called by Egyptians, also known as ‘Ghritkumari’ in Hindi, can do wonders for skin and hair.

Name this ornamental plant whose gel is

often used in lotions and sunscreen creams.

Aloe Vera 5



Navarakizhi is a form of sweat-inducing

massage treatment. It is a time tested

treatment administered to those ailing from

musculoskeletal and neuromuscular

diseases.

Which special rice harvested in 60 days is

used in this treatment?

Shasthi Rice 6



Once a very common presence in every

household, this medicinal shrub can be

used to treat – respiratory problems,

stomach ailment, diabetes and many others.

Interestingly, this tree once decided the

loyalty among the warring wives of Krishna.

Name it.

Tulsi 7


It’s scientific name - Ocimum tenuiflorum


21st June is the longest day of the year in

the northern hemisphere. It also marks the

transition to Dakshinayana. The first full

moon after Summer Solstice is known

as Guru Poornima. Shiva, the first yogi (Adi

Yogi), is said to have begun imparting a

special knowledge to the rest of mankind

on this day.

Keeping all these in mind, that date is

chosen for what?

International Yoga Day 8


Scores Please!!!!!!

• 8 questions. (4 Clock & 4 Anti-Clock)





• If you are doubly sure about the answer, then you can

dou le up your s ore y saying Dou le efore giving out the answer.

• Marks : Correct answer fetches you +20

Wrong answer fetches you - 05

DOUBLE



In August 2016, Uttarakhand govt.

announced a Rs. 25 Crore mission to search

for a medicinal herb. The search was

focused on the Dronagiri range of

the Himalayas near the Chinese border. It

has been claimed that the plant has life-

restoring properties and glows in the dark.

Which medicinal herb is this?

Sanjeevani Booti 1



‘Firstly, proper measurement was done

using a leaf. Then all the cutting, stitching

etc were done by using the specially-made

devices. The penultimate step was smoothly

conducted by inserting two tubes of eranda

(the castor-oil plant) in the proper position,

so that everything comes into proper shape.

Finally, powder of liquorice, red sandal-

wood and barberry plant were sprinkled.’

What was being described?

Plastic Surgery 2


Specifically, it was the case of Rhinoplasty (nose surgery)


He was known as Vaidya-Shiromani due to

his tremendous knowledge of Ayurveda.

Among other things, he also invented a

wonder-drug named Sindhuram that used

to cure wounds almost instantly.

Who?

Ravana 3



Widely cultivated in South-Asia, the herb

Andrographis paniculata, has been widely

used in traditional Siddha and Ayurvedic

medicines. Known by various names in

different places, one of it’s name literally translates to ‘dark cloud’.

What is that name?

Kalmegh 4



Shirodhara, an Ayurvedic medical practise,

has been used to treat a variety of

conditions including eye diseases, memory

loss, greying of hair, neurological disorders,

hearing impairment and insomnia.

What is the most essential element used in

Shirodhara?

Oil 5


A steady stream of warm medicinal oil poured over the

forehead is the key feature of this relaxing Ayurvedic

treatment. Traditionally, Shirodhara [from the Sanskrit

‘shir’ (head) and ‘dhara’ (flow)] is used to calm and restore the nerves, while purifying the mind.


The name of which medicinal plant

originated from the Sanskrit word -

srngaveram, where srngam means ‘horn’ and vera means ‘body’?

(As proved in the researches, it decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart

disease and overall mortality)

Ginger 6



As depicted in this image, what were the

medical students of the Vedic-period,

doing with gourds, watermelons and

cucumbers?

Practising mock-surgeries

7



Central Research Institute for Yoga (CRIY),

started in 1970 to provide free training to

people and to organize research on yoga

was renamed after which former Prime

Minister of India?

Morarji Desai 8


Scores Please!!!!!!

• 4 questions.






To treat the bee-stings, what will Mowgli do

next?

______ 1



Identify this medicinal herb.

Brahmi 2



In the earlier days, why the rural physicians

in India were called Vaidyas or Baidyas?

They used to practise Ayurveda

3



This unique type of Ayurvedic oil-massage

called Uzhichil is usually applied on which

special group of performers?

Kathakali Dancers 4


Scores Please!!!!!!

• 6 Topics.

• Ascending Order.

• Scoring :-- * Direct – (+10)

* Bonus – (+15)


Topics-Grid

Physicians

Books

Fruits

System

Company

Mythology


Jeevaka, the legendary physician and

surgeon, studied medicine in the University

of Taxila for seven years. He later became

the Court-Physician of King Bimbisara. But

despite all these, he has been immortalised

because of one of his patients who later

became his ‘guru’.

Who was that famous person?

Physicians

Lord Buddha *



This well-known book

by Adolf Just

influenced whom to

become a firm believer

of Naturopathy?

Books

Mahatma Gandhi *



Literally meaning ‘three fruits’, triphala is a

traditional Ayurvedic herbal formulation

consisting of three fruits native to the

Indian subcontinent. Known for its use as a

gentle bowel tonic, two of these three

ingredients are - Bibhitaki and Haritaki.

Which is the third one?

Fruits

Amla/Amlaki *



This system of traditional medicine is

believed to have started by Sage Agastya,

the first person to possess the eight

supernatural powers or Asta-siddhis. It is

also believed to have been given to him

by Lord Murugan, son of Shiva and Parvati.

Which system is this?

System

Siddha *



Novartis is a renowned pharmaceutical

company. Their logo features an artistic

representation of a device used since

ancient times to prepare medicines in the

traditional way.

Identify that device.

Company


Company

Mortar & Pistle *



Brahma Kamal, the state flower of

Uttarakhand has many medicinal

properties. Popular among the Ayurved

practisioners, it is used to cure high fever,

liver infections, bone pain and many others.

As per mythology, which two brothers met

after a long time because of this flower?

Mythology


Mythology

Bhima & Hanuman *


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