Indian Traditional Medicine Quiz - Grand finale

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Round 1 Round 2
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• 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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• Marks : Correct answer fetches you  +20
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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?

Ayurveda1

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 Samhita2
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?

Mehendi3

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/Yunani4
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 Vera5

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 Rice6

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.

Tulsi7
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 Day8

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 Booti1

‘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 Surgery2
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?

Ravana3

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?

Kalmegh4

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?

Oil5
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)

Ginger6

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 Desai8

• 4 questions.
• Traditional Round.
• Flat scoring of 10 points.
• Half points, if any, is totally
QM’s discretion.

To treat the bee-stings, what will Mowgli do
next?

______1

Identify this medicinal herb.

Brahmi2

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 Dancers4

• 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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