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Chemical Families and Kids Flashcards

1
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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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10
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Monoterpenes are mostly what note?

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Top

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11
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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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17
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Sesquiterpenes are usually what notes?

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Middle, Base

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18
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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

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anti-inflammatory, skin healing, anti-microbial, calming

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Name 2 kids of the Sesquiterpenol family

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bisabolol, farnesol

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What are their therapeutic actions? (Sesquiterpenol)

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bisabolol: anti-fungal, antioxidant, gastro-protective
farnesol: vasoconstrictor, dermal enhancer

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Sesquiterpenols end in?

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“OL”

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What are the safety and contraindications of Sesquiterpenols?

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oxidation

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30
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What notes are Sesquiterpenols?

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Middle, Base

31
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Name 3 Sesquiterpenol oils

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German Chamomile, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Carrot seed

32
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Name 3 therapeutic properties of Ester rich oils

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anti-spasmodic, sedative/calming to CNS, anti-inflammatory

33
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Name to kids of Esters

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linalyl acetate, benzyl benzoate

34
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What are their therapeutic actions? (Esters)

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linalyl acetate: immuno-modulating

benzyl benzoate: bug repellent, effective against scabies

35
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Esters end in?

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“ATE”

36
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What safety concerns are there for Esters?

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oxidation, Birch and Wintergreen

37
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What notes are Esters?

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Middle

38
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Name 3 Ester oils

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Birch, Wintergreen, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Inula, Jasmine, Lavender, Petitgrain, Roman Chamomile,

39
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Name 3 therapeutic actions of Ethers

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anti-spasmodic, stomachic/carminative, detoxifying, cephalic (mind clearing)

40
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Name two kids of Ethers

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Safrole, estragole

41
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What are the therapeutic actions? (Ethers)

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safrole: bug repellent
estragole: stomachic/carminative, anti-rheumatic

42
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What are safety and contraindications for Ethers?

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oxidation, never use on spectrum, phase blending and low dilution

43
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What notes are Ethers?

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Middle

44
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Ethers end in?

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“OL” and “OLE”

45
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What are 3 Ether oils?

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Fennel, Anise, Nutmeg

46
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Name 3 therapeutic properties of Aldehydes

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anti-microbial, sedative, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory (support), febrifuge

47
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Name 2 kids of Aldehydes

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geranial, neral

48
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What are their therapeutic actions? (Aldehydes)

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geranial: analgesic, antioxidant
neral: anti-fungal

49
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What safety and contraindications are there for Aldehydes?

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oxidation, skin sensitizer, don’t use benzene ring on spectrum people

50
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What notes are Aldehydes?

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Middle

51
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Aldehydes end in?

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“AL”

52
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Name 3 Aldehyde oils

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Lemongrass, Lemon Myrtle, Melissa

53
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Name 3 therapeutic qualities of Oxides?

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Expectorant, analgesic, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory

54
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Name 2 kids of Oxides

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1,8 cineole and terpinen-4-ol

55
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What are their therapeutic actions? (Oxides)

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1,8 cineole: analgesic, antispasmodic

terpinen-4-ol: anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial

56
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What safety and contraindications are there for Oxides?

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Oxidation, no spectrum or asthmatics

57
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What notes are Oxides?

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Top, Middle

58
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Oxides end in?

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“OLE” or “OXIDE”

59
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Name 3 Oxide oils

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Eucalyptus, Niaouli, Laurel Leaf, Ravintsara

60
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Name 3 therapeutic qualities of Ketones

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Cicatrisant/skin healing, mucolytic, analgesic, support anti-inflammatory

61
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Name 2 kids of Ketones

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thujone and menthone

62
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What are their therapeutic actions? (Ketones)

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thujone: anti-tumoral, carminative
menthone: pesticide

63
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Name safety and contraindications for Ketones

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Oxidation, no spectrum or internal use, phase blending, neurotoxicity

64
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What notes are Ketones?

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Middle

65
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Ketones end in?

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“ONE”

66
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Name 3 Ketone oils

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Buddha Wood, Sage, Mugwort, Rock Rose

67
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Name 3 therapeutic actions of Phenols

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Anti-microbial, analgesic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, marry with monoterpenols for immuno-stimulating

68
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Name two kids of Phenols

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eugenol and carvacrol

69
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What are their therapeutic actions? (Phenols)

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eugenol: analgesic, anti-inflammatory
carvacrol: antimicrobial, antioxidant

70
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Name safety and contraindications of Phenols

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oxidation, no spectrum, phase blending, sensitizers

71
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What notes are Phenols?

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Middle

72
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Phenols end in?

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“OL”

73
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Name 3 Phenol oils

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Clove Bud, Oregano, Thyme ct. thymol

74
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The __ carbon and __ hydrogen backbone is the basic backbone of all essential oils.

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8, 2

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