Aromatherapy I Flashcards
The term essence was coined by …
a. Hippocrates
b. Plato
c. Paracelsus
d. Socrates
c. Paracelsus
You should conduct organoleptic testing on essential oils to achieve which of the following?
a. evaluate essential oils
b. learn which organs benefit from which oil
c. find inorganic materials within essential oils
d. locate lipid soluble substances with essential oils
a. evaluate essential oils
Organoleptic testing is the process of using all of your senses to test and evaluate your oils. The answer is found in the online lecture: How to Use Your Essential Oil Kit.
There are several key issues that should be considered when planning a clinical trial such as the sample. From the following what other factors are important?
a. The intervention
b. The measures
c. The procedure
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Aromatherapists conducting research are best to do it…
a. on their own.
b. with a research designer.
c. with a psychologist.
d. both b and c.
d. both b and c.
Indicate which of the following statements is true:
a. Patchouli oil leaves a stain on the perfume blotter.
b. Patchouli oil does not leave a stain on the perfume blotter.
a. Patchouli oil leaves a stain on the perfume blotter.
Which of the following statements describes the optimal storage conditions for essential oils?
a. On a kitchen shelf in attractive clear bottles, preferable with corks so they can breathe
b. In the sun so you can see their color
c. In a dark bottle with a tight lid in the sun
d. In a dark bottle with a tight lid in a cool place
d. In a dark bottle with a tight lid in a cool place
Geranium essential oil is able to be stored for long periods. It is relatively stable because it is high in which of the following?
a. esters
b. alcohols
c. diterpenes
d. coumarins
b. alcohols
Pupil dilation or constriction is measured to investigate if an oil sedates or stimulates. If an oil stimulates, research says the pupil should …
a. stay the same.
b. constrict.
c. dilate.
d. none of the above
c. dilate.
Which of the following oils is produced from the seed of the plant?
a. cinnamon
b. pimento
c. valerian
d. fennel
d. fennel
During a session of prolonged organoleptic testing, which of the following can occur to your smell receptors?
a. they can detect aromas at a greater distance
b. they are activated
c. they become saturated
d. they are destroyed
c. they become saturated
What should your study design aim to remove?
a. Confounding factors
b. Random variables
c. Subjective measures
d. Both a and c
d. Both a and c
Which of the following statements best describes a base note?
a. The very first impression you have of the aroma
b. A fixed non volatile oil
c. Less characteristic of the oil and easier to reproduce artificially
d. What provides the fixative quality of an essential oil
d. What provides the fixative quality of an essential oil
Putting a drop of oil on the tip of your tongue is an effective way to check quality, (after checking contraindications). Which of the following can create a numb feeling on the tongue?
a. diethyl phthalate
b. dipropylene glycol
c. eugenol
d. both diethyl phthalate and eugenol
d. both diethyl phthalate and eugenol
Which of the following is a method used to establish objective scientific proof of the physiological and psychological activities of essential oils?
a. Peripheral blood pressure
b. Heart rate
c. Electrodermal activity
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What two factors influence the volatility of each component molecule of a single essential oil?
a. shape and molecular weight
b. aroma and color
c. viscosity and aroma
d. specific gravity and viscosity
a. shape and molecular weight
If studying changes in sleep due to an essential oil, the most effective measure would be to …
a. use a movement meter.
b. monitor participant sleeping.
c. ask participant how well they slept.
d. all of the above.
a. use a movement meter.
Japanese research has shown inhaling which of the following essential oils reduces peripheral blood pressure?
a. Mentha piperita
b. Jasminum grandiflorum
c. Citrus limonum
d. Both a and b
c. Both a and b
Which of the following notes is thought to be the easier to reproduce artificially?
a. base
b. top
c. middle
d. both a and c
c. middle
Which of the following statements best describes a top note?
a. A fixative and evaporates slowly
b. Characteristic of the oil and evaporates quickly
c. Easy to produce artificially and lasts about 1-2 hours
d. A fixative and evaporates quickly
b. Characterisitc of the oil and evaporates quickly
Why are oils that are high in unsaturated hydrocarbon terpenes such as citrus, pine, and juniper susceptible to spoilage?
a. they hydrolyze easily
b. they crystalize when stored correctly
c. they absorb oxygen from the air
d. they attract water
c. they absorb oxygen from the air
If the initial design of a study is wrong and it still goes ahead no amount of re-analysis will produce useful results because of a ….
a. confusion factor.
b. congener factor.
c. confluence factor.
d. confounding factor.
d. confounding factor.
Which of the following research methods can be used to establish objective scientific proof of the physiological and psychological activities of essential oils?
a. Heart rate measurements
b. Peripheral blood pressure measurements
c. Electrodermal activity measurements
d. Brain wave measurements
e. All of the above
e. All of the above
What is important when you are determining participant allocation in your sample and control groups?
a. Mother’s birthplace
b. Random allocation
c. Same gender
d. Socioeconomic status
b. Random allocation
Valerian essential oil is extracted from which part of the plant?
a. flower
b. leaf
c. root
d. seeds
c. root
Peripheral blood pressure is measurable and is used to measure the affect of aromas because it reacts to stress by …
a. increasing.
b. stablizing.
c. staying constant.
d. decreasing.
a. increasing.
Which of the following is the BEST place to store your essential oils?
a. In a bathroom cabinet, so you have easy access to them.
b. Out of sunlight in a cool place.
c. On a windowsill so you can see the color of the oil.
d. In a kitch cupboard close to the range so you can easily use them in your cooking.
b. Out of sunlight in a cool place.
Heat, light, air, and moisture generally have which of the following effects on essential oils?
a. They increase therapeutic potential.
b. They intensify the aromatic qualities.
c. The degrade the quality.
d. They neutralize the hydrocarbons.
c. They degrade the quality.
Which of the following essential oils is produced from a botanical that is in danger of extinction?
a. peppermint
b. oreganum
c. sandalwood
d. ylang ylang
c. sandalwood
Which of the following oils should only be distilled from sustainable harvested trees because of harmful harvesting practices?
a. Eucalyptus
b. Grapefruit
c. Cyprus
d. Rosewood
d. Rosewood
Lavender water was developed by
a. The Romans.
b. The Egyptians.
c. Saint Hildegard.
d. Avicenna.
c. Saint Hildegard.
True or False:
The country of origin of an essential oil indicates the country where the botanical is grown.
False
True or False:
In CAM practice, it is generally considered that a parent must make the informed consent decision for any child under the age of 18.
True
What initial action should be taken before conducting aromatherapy seminars, private aromatherapy sessions, or related activities?
a. Ask client about allergies
b. Ask client to sign a consent form
c. Ask client to discontinue all medications
d. Ask client if they have health insurance
b. Ask client to sign a consent form
If you want to provide dietary supplement information to the customers without breaching the DSHEA regulations, you should…
a. include structure/function claims.
b. avoid disease claims.
c. add mandatory disclaimer statement.
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
True or False:
If you sell supplements online, you do not fall under the DSHEA regulations.
False
True or False:
All structure/function claims have to be reviewed and approved by the Food and Drug Administration prior to being placed to product packaging.
False
As a member of the holistic health industry, it is important that we are aware of:
a. the source of our oils.
b. the impact of their harvest on their indigenous environment.
c. a and b
d. None of the above
c. a and b
What of the following describes what happens to oils such as anise and rose attar in cool temperatures?
a. more liquid
b. thickened
c. crystallized
d. spoiled
c. crystallized
The Romans created fragrance using which of the following methods?
a. Boiling herbs and skimming off the essential oil.
b. Burning herbs to create fragrant smoke.
c. Scenting gloves with essential oils.
d. Steam distilling herbs to produce essential oils.
b. Burning herbs to create fragrant smoke.
You are not a licensed health care provider but require the client’s blood pressure. How would you proceed?
a. You have a signed consent form so take the blood pressure.
b. The client gives you verbal permission to take the blood pressure.
c. Ask the client for the most recent reading or refer to the primary care physician.
d. Both a and b.
c. Ask the client for the most recent reading or refer to the primary care physician.
True or False:
An herbal product can make a disease claim so long as the disclaimer “This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease” is present.
False
Who was said to refine the process of distillation between AD 980-1036?
a. Homer
b. Hippocrates
c. Paracelsus
d. Avicenna
d. Avicenna
The first essential oil to be isolated in 1492 was…
a. Lavender.
b. Clary sage.
c. Rosemary.
d. Eucalyptus.
c. Rosemary.
Which of the following functions is within the scope of an aromatherapy consultant or aromatherapist?
a. Diagnose disease
b. Prescribe drugs
c. Teach how to attain wellness using essential oils
d. Perform invasive procedures
c. Teach how to attain wellness using essential oils
True or False:
You may use third party references to provide information to the customers on the effect a dietary supplement without breaching the DSHEA regulations.
True
Essential oils can be used in
a. beverages.
b. soaps.
c. tobacco.
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
What action would be appropriate if a client refused to fill out the Client Consent form?
a. See the client anyway.
b. Refuse politely to see the client.
c. Give it to them to take home and proceed.
d. Give them a blend of oils to take home.
b. Refuse politely to see the client.
True or False:
Informed consent can be used as a shield to a malpractice claim by recognizing that the individual right to choose imposes a corresponding responsibility on them for those choices.
True
1,8 cineole is one of the most commonly found oxides in essential oils and is particularly effective for which of the following systems?
a. Respiratory
b. Digestive
c. Urinary
d. Nervous
a. Respiratory
Esters found in some essential oils are formed by a reaction between which of the following?
a. Carbon and hydrogen
b. An alcohol and plant acid
c. A monoterpene and plant acid
d. An alcohol and water
b. An alcohol and plant acid
What class of oils in aromatherapy is rarely applied neat to the skin or to mucus membranes?
a. Alcohol rich oils
b. Phenol rich oils
c. Sesquiterpene rich oils
d. Ester rich oils
b. Phenol rich oils
Which simple test is the most effective way to evaluate if an oil has been extended with a fixed oil?
a. Smell it
b. Feel it
c. Have it analyzed
d. Rely on your supplier
b. Feel it
An example of an important disinfectant aldehyde that is found in lemon, lemongrass, and lemon balm is
a. cinnamaldehyde
b. benzaldehyde
c. citral
d. geranial
c. citral
Two or more atoms that share electrons are called what?
a. molecules
b. atoms
c. mixtures
d. compounds
a. molecules
An example of an important phenol found in oregano, spearmint, and thyme essential oils is
a. eugenol
b. carvacrol
c. thymol
d. None of the above
b. carvacrol
A gas chromatographic mass spectrometer analysis cannot detect which of the following?
a. if 2 or more oils of a similar composition have been mixed.
b. a rectified oil.
c. traces of solvents in essential oil.
d. the presence of synthetic or natural diluents.
d. the presence of synthetic or natural diluents.
A chemotype is a variation in the chemical composition of an oil within a genus caused by
a. Harvesting techniques.
b. Storage conditions.
c. Distillation techniques.
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
At a basic level, what atoms do all essential oil components contain?
a. Oxygen and calcium
b. Silicon and sulfur
c. Carbon and alcohols
d. Carbon and hydrogen
d. Carbon and hydrogen
Essential oils with a high percentage of which of the following constituents have been found to have a strong effect against fungal infections?
a. Aldehydes
b. Oxides
c. Esters
d. Both A and C.
d. Both A and C.
Which of the following is produced by steam distillation?
a. Absolute
b. Essential oil
c. Concrete
d. Phytol
b. Essential oil
The components of an essential oil are separated during a gas chromatographic analysis using which of the following?
a. Refractive index and solubility.
b. Specific gravity and boiling point.
c. Volatility and interaction of the compounds with the stationary phase of the GC column.
d. Melting point and congealing point.
c. Volatility and interaction of the compounds with the stationary phase of the GC column.
If an essential oil has crystalized, it is a good time to check for which of the following to see if the essential oil:
a. was adulterated.
b. is organic.
c. was obtained by steam distillation.
d. is the proper chemotype.
a. was adulterated.
True or False:
The quality of an essential oil is affected by where and how the plant was grown, when and how it was harvested and produced, and then how it was stored following production.
True
Essential oils containing alcohols have which of the following actions?
a. Diuretic
b. Antiseptic
c. Cathartic
d. All of the above.
b. Antiseptic