Aromatherapy Flashcards
What does volatile mean in regadrs to essential oils?
Evaporates quickly
What is the only oil safe to use during pregnancy?
Mandarin
What is the approximate shelf life of essential oils?
2 Years
Who brought Aromatherapy to Britain?
Margaret Maurey
Who coined the term aromatherapy?
Rene Maurice Gattefosse
Who is a french scientist who worked on the effects of essential oils on burns, wounds and psychological disorders?
Dr Jean Valnet
What are the 7 methods of extraction?
steam or water distillation expression solvent extraction carbon dioxide extraction hydro diffusion/ percolation enfleurage maceration
What are the only two oils safe to use neat?
Lavender and Tea Tree
What are the ways you can adulterate oils?
dilution, isolation and substitution
Why should you use unadulterated oils?
artificial and synthetic oils do not have the same therapeutic effects
What is synergy?
working together
How long is the shelf life of rose absolute thought to be?
up to 5 years
What is a plant family?
A group of plants with a similar structure
What are chemotypes?
botanically identical plants that produce chemically different oils
For compresses how much water and essential oil do you use
100ml hot water to 1 drop essential oil
