Chemistry and Contraindications

Question 1

What 6/10 chemical families have the most caution and contraindications?

Answer 1

Ketones, Ether, Aldehydes, Esters, Oxides, Phenols

Question 2

What does GRAS stand for?

Answer 2

Generally Recognized as Safe

Question 3

Does GRAS apply to therapeutic use of essential oils?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

Safety and contraindications for Monoterpenes?

Answer 4

GRAS unless oxidized, some photo-toxic

Question 5

Safety and contraindications for Monoterpenols?

Answer 5

GRAS unless oxidized

Question 6

Safety and contraindications for Sesquiterpenes?

Answer 6

GRAS unless oxidized

Question 7

Safety and contraindications for Sesquiterpenols?

Answer 7

GRAS unless oxidized

Question 8

Safety and contraindications for Aldehydes?

Answer 8

GRAS unless oxidized, known sensitizers, avoid on spectrum (children < 5, pregnant, elderly) if there is a benzene ring, use in low dilution

Question 9

Safety and contraindications for Esters?

Answer 9

GRAS unless oxidized, avoid Wintergreen and Birch on spectrum (children <5, pregnant, elderly)

Question 10

Safety and contraindications for Ethers?

Answer 10

Do not use if oxidized, skin sensitizers, avoid on spectrum (children < 5, pregnant, elderly), use in low dilution, phase blending

Question 11

Safety and contraindications for Phenols?

Answer 11

Do not use if oxidized, known sensitizers, avoid on spectrum (children < 5, pregnant, elderly), use in low dilution, phase blending

Question 12

Safety and contraindications for Ketones?

Answer 12

Do not use if oxidized, avoid on spectrum (children < 5, pregnant, elderly), use in low dilution, phase blending

Question 13

Safety and contraindications for Oxides?

Answer 13

Do not use if oxidized, avoid on spectrum (children < 5, pregnant, elderly), use in low dilution, phase blending, caution with asthmatics