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What are 5 aspects of a therapeutically balanced blend? SHISE

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SHISE- Symptom, Holistic diet/lifestyle, Individual, Support of the organ, Energetics

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Name 3 therapeutic actions of monoterpenes

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anti-bacterial, airborne deodorizers, analgesic (support), penetration enhancer, respiratory decongestant

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What are safety and contraindications with Monoterpenes?

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oxidation and some are photo-toxic

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What is oxidation?

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when an oil has been exposed to too much air so the chemical properties change

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What can happen if oxidized oils are used on the skin?

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irritation and sensitization, can be potential allergens

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How can you prolong the oxidation process?

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Store in a cool, dark place, keeps lids on tightly

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Name two kids in Monoterpene family

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a-pinene, d-limonene

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What are their therapeutic actions? (Monoterpenes)

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a-pinene: analgesic

d-limonene: anti-carcinogenic, lipolytic

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What do Monoterpenes end in?

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“ENE”

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Monoterpenes are mostly what note?

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Top

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Which Monoterpenes are photo-toxic?

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cold-pressed citrus oils besides grapefruit

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Name 3 therapeutic actions of Sesquiterpenes

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anti-inflammatory, calming to CNS, analgesic (support), antispasmodic (support)

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Name two kids of Sesquiterpenes

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b-elemene

b-caryophellene

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What are their therapeutic actions? (Sesquiterpenes)

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b-elemene: anti-carcinogenic

b-caryophellene: anesthetic, anti-inflammatory

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Sesquiterpenes end in?

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“ENE”

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What safety concerns are there for Sesquiterpenes?

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GRAS unless oxidized

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Sesquiterpenes are usually what notes?

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Middle, Base

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Name 3 Sesquiterpene oils

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Myrrh, Balsam Copaiba, Ginger, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang

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Name 3 therapeutic properties of Monoterpenols

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immune stimulant, anti-microbial, antiseptic

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Name 2 kids of Monoterpenols

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linalol, borneol

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What are their therapeutic actions? (Monoterpenols)

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linalol: highly sedative, anxiolytic
borneol: anticoagulant

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What do Monoterpenols end in?

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“OL”

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What are safety and contraindications of Monoterpenols?

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oxidation, avoid menthol rich oils for spectrum people

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Name 3 Monoterpenol oils

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Tea tree, Rose otto, Geranium, Sweet Marjoram, Sweet Basil, Neroli, Nerolina, Palmarosa, Peppermint, Rosalina

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Name 3 therapeutic properties of Sesquiterpenols
anti-inflammatory, skin healing, anti-microbial, calming
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Name 2 kids of the Sesquiterpenol family
bisabolol, farnesol
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What are their therapeutic actions? (Sesquiterpenol)
bisabolol: anti-fungal, antioxidant, gastro-protective farnesol: vasoconstrictor, dermal enhancer
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Sesquiterpenols end in?
"OL"
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What are the safety and contraindications of Sesquiterpenols?
oxidation
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What notes are Sesquiterpenols?
Middle, Base
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Name 3 Sesquiterpenol oils
German Chamomile, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Carrot seed
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Name 3 therapeutic properties of Ester rich oils
anti-spasmodic, sedative/calming to CNS, anti-inflammatory
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Name to kids of Esters
linalyl acetate, benzyl benzoate
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What are their therapeutic actions? (Esters)
linalyl acetate: immuno-modulating | benzyl benzoate: bug repellent, effective against scabies
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Esters end in?
"ATE"
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What safety concerns are there for Esters?
oxidation, Birch and Wintergreen
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What notes are Esters?
Middle
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Name 3 Ester oils
Birch, Wintergreen, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Inula, Jasmine, Lavender, Petitgrain, Roman Chamomile,
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Name 3 therapeutic actions of Ethers
anti-spasmodic, stomachic/carminative, detoxifying, cephalic (mind clearing)
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Name two kids of Ethers
Safrole, estragole
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What are the therapeutic actions? (Ethers)
safrole: bug repellent estragole: stomachic/carminative, anti-rheumatic
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What are safety and contraindications for Ethers?
oxidation, never use on spectrum, phase blending and low dilution
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What notes are Ethers?
Middle
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Ethers end in?
"OL" and "OLE"
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What are 3 Ether oils?
Fennel, Anise, Nutmeg
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Name 3 therapeutic properties of Aldehydes
anti-microbial, sedative, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory (support), febrifuge
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Name 2 kids of Aldehydes
geranial, neral
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What are their therapeutic actions? (Aldehydes)
geranial: analgesic, antioxidant neral: anti-fungal
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What safety and contraindications are there for Aldehydes?
oxidation, skin sensitizer, don't use benzene ring on spectrum people
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What notes are Aldehydes?
Middle
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Aldehydes end in?
"AL"
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Name 3 Aldehyde oils
Lemongrass, Lemon Myrtle, Melissa
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Name 3 therapeutic qualities of Oxides?
Expectorant, analgesic, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory
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Name 2 kids of Oxides
1,8 cineole and terpinen-4-ol
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What are their therapeutic actions? (Oxides)
1,8 cineole: analgesic, antispasmodic | terpinen-4-ol: anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial
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What safety and contraindications are there for Oxides?
Oxidation, no spectrum or asthmatics
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What notes are Oxides?
Top, Middle
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Oxides end in?
"OLE" or "OXIDE"
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Name 3 Oxide oils
Eucalyptus, Niaouli, Laurel Leaf, Ravintsara
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Name 3 therapeutic qualities of Ketones
Cicatrisant/skin healing, mucolytic, analgesic, support anti-inflammatory
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Name 2 kids of Ketones
thujone and menthone
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What are their therapeutic actions? (Ketones)
thujone: anti-tumoral, carminative menthone: pesticide
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Name safety and contraindications for Ketones
Oxidation, no spectrum or internal use, phase blending, neurotoxicity
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What notes are Ketones?
Middle
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Ketones end in?
"ONE"
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Name 3 Ketone oils
Buddha Wood, Sage, Mugwort, Rock Rose
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Name 3 therapeutic actions of Phenols
Anti-microbial, analgesic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, marry with monoterpenols for immuno-stimulating
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Name two kids of Phenols
eugenol and carvacrol
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What are their therapeutic actions? (Phenols)
eugenol: analgesic, anti-inflammatory carvacrol: antimicrobial, antioxidant
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Name safety and contraindications of Phenols
oxidation, no spectrum, phase blending, sensitizers
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What notes are Phenols?
Middle
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Phenols end in?
"OL"
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Name 3 Phenol oils
Clove Bud, Oregano, Thyme ct. thymol
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The __ carbon and __ hydrogen backbone is the basic backbone of all essential oils.
8, 2

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