Aromatherapy Flashcards
Who is the person responsible for introducing E.O. into the cosmetic field?
- Madame Margarite Maury
- She formed the basis of a medical- cosmetic therapy based on massage and made a thorough study of the way in which aromatics work physically, mentally, and cosmetically.
Who researched the healing properties of E.O. in the medical field?
- Maurice Gattefosse
Describe the normalizing of E.O.?
- Whatever the problem, they tend to bring the body back to normal
- They help strengthen the systems working holistically regulating body functions.
What are two routes E.O. gets into the bloodstream?
- Through absorption and inhalation
What are two ways E.O. works with the endocrine system?
- Stimulate certain glands
- They are loaded with plant hormones
Explain how and why E.O. pass into the general circulation and travel around the body?
Particles of essential oil pass into the fluid that bathes every cell, they pass through ultra-thin walls of lymph ducts and capillaries. Aromatic particles pass into general circulation and travel around the body.
All E.O. are able to stimulate the generation of new cells, the word for this property is
Cytophylactic
State 5 methods of extracting essences.
Distilled oil Expression or cold-press method Enfleurage method Maceration Solvent extraction method
State 5 ways to utilize E.O.
Inhalation Bath Massage Compress Oral Mask or moisturizers
If using 20ml of carrier oil for a body treatment, how many drops of E.O. are used?
- 12 drops of E.O. would be used
- 3 drops of E.O. to every 100 drops or 5ml.
What must you tell your client after an aromatherapy treatment?
- Always tell your client to drink plenty of water (6-8 glasses) throughout the next couple of days
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours and any form of heat for 6 hours
- The body is detoxifying and you may throw off toxins too rapidly as heat forces penetration of essential oils into the body more rapidly
Give 4 examples of ways in which the purity and quality of an E.O. may be affected
Harvest time
Fungicides
Pesticides
Herbicides
List 5 factors to remember when storing E.O.
Supplied in dark, glass bottles
Avoid exposure to strong sunlight
All sources of heat
Avoid transferring to polythene containers due to their volatile nature
Always store oils at room temperature, never refrigerate
Define the meaning of the word “aromatherapy”
The art and science of using essential plant oils in treatments
Scent needs to be pleasant, ingredients need to be beneficial
What is the difference between the properties of herbs and properties of the essence?
Essences are 75-100 times more concentrated than herbs
