Ch 13 Flashcards
Which method of water therapy involves the use of warm steam to induce muscle relaxation expand pores and promote sweating?
Steam baths
What treatment is responsible for lightly resurfacing the epidermis
Microdermabrasion
A technique that uses Finger point pressure to influence certain body conditions is referred to as
Reflexology
The treatment that increases circulation promoting the removal of excess fluids and waste material as well as firming the muscle tissue is known as
Cellulite massage treatments
Which of the following refers to the medical use of plants
Phototherapy
Phytotherapy preparations use for cosmetic purposes are known as
Phytocosmetics
Chemicals such as alkaloids and glucocides that give plants their healing properties are called
Active ingredients
Commercial extractions that requires soaking an herb in alcohol to extract the active ingredient from the plant are known as
Tinctures
