When a cough sounds raspy and produces thick mucus that’s hard to expel, which type of cough is it? *

Dry cough

Wet (productive) cough

Nervous cough

Spasmodic cough

✅ Answer: Wet (productive) cough
💡 Wet coughs often respond best to expectorant herbs like elecampane or cherry bark, which help the body move mucus up and out.

Which of these herbs or ingredients naturally contains the highest amount of vitamin C? *

Lemon peel

Echinacea

Rosehips

Ginger root

✅ Answer: Rosehips
💡 Rosehips contain up to 40x more vitamin C than citrus fruits, making them a powerful ally for winter immunity.

An oxymel is a traditional herbal preparation that combines: *

Vinegar and honey

Oil and herbs

Alcohol and glycerin

Salt and water (aka: brine)

✅ Answer: Vinegar and honey
💡 Oxymels blend apple cider vinegar and honey to create a soothing, shelf-stable way to deliver herbs — perfect for coughs, sore throats, and digestion.

When the body develops a low-grade fever during illness, what is it usually trying to do? *

Cool down inflammation

Eliminate toxins & pathogens through heat & sweat

Indicate dehydration

Signal danger to the brain

✅ Answer: Eliminate toxins & pathogens through heat & sweat
💡 Fever is one of the body’s oldest healing mechanisms — it activates immune defenses and helps clear pathogens when supported gently.

Which of the following herbs is best known for supporting both immune function and lung health through the winter?

Lemon balm

Peppermint

Chamomile

Thyme

✅ Answer: Thyme
💡 Thyme is antimicrobial, expectorant, and warming — making it one of the most versatile winter herbs for both prevention and recovery.

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