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Eleven Botanical for Skin Care Flashcards

1
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what is the Botanical name for aloe vera

A

Aloe barbadensis

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2
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what part of aloe vera is extracted

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the whole leaves

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what is the chemical structure of aloe vera

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Mucopolysaccharides, enzymes, amino acids.

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4
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what are are the properties of aloe vera

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Anti-inflammatory, regenerative, moisturizing, soothing, healing.

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what is aloe vera used for

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Burns, irritation, general skin care and conditioning.

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6
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Quality and preparation of aloe vera

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Available as a whole, juice or powder. It has a pale-yellow color, bitter taste and distinctive aloe odor. Best when bought without any color or other additives except the preservative sodium benzo orate sodium citrate.

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what is the botanical name of arnica

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Arnica Montana

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what part of arnica is extracted

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the flowers

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9
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what is the chemical structure of arnica

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Alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, and essential oils.

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10
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what are the properties of arnica

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anti-inflammatory

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what is arnica used for

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Arthritis. Bruises. Inflammation. Pain.

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Quality and preparation of arnica

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Available as a dried herb, infusion, and tincture.

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13
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what is the botanical name for bamboo

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Bambusa vulgaris

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14
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what part of bamboo is extracted

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the stalks and leaves

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15
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what is the chemical structure of bamboo

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silica

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16
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what are the properties of bamboo

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Assists in organization of connective tissue.

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17
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what is bamboo used for

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Skin strength and conditioning.

18
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Quality and preparation of bamboo

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Available as a powdered extract and tincture.

19
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what is the botanical name for cocoa

A

Theobroma cacao

20
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what part of cocoa is extracted

A

the seeds

21
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what is the chemical structure of cocoa

A

Butter – oleic, stearic, and palmitic fatty acids

Powder – theobromine, proteins, fats, volatile oils, amines, alkaloids, caffeine

22
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what are the properties of cocoa

A

anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, emollient, regenerative.

23
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what is cocoa used for

A

General Skin care and conditioning, regeneration, moisturization.

24
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Quality and preparation of cocoa

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The butter is light brown with a definite chocolate butter fragrance.

25
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what is the botanical name for comfrey

A

Symphytum officinale

26
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what part of comfrey is extracted

A

the roots

27
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what is the chemical structure of comfrey

A

Mucilage, allantoin, alkaloids

28
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what are the properties of comfrey

A

stimulates cell proliferation.

29
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what are the uses of comfrey

A

wound healing, general skin care and conditioning.

30
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Quality and preparation of comfrey

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Available as a dried herb, infusion, and tincture.

31
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what is the botanical name for cranberry seed oil

A

Vaccinium macro carpon

32
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what part of the cranberry is extracted

A

the seeds

33
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what is the chemical structure of cranberry seed oil

A

1-to-1 ratio of Omega 6 to omega-3 fatty acids, Lauric acid, tocopherols.

34
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what are the properties of cranberry seed oil

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Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, emollient, UV protection.

35
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what is cranberry seed oil used for

A

General Skin care and conditioning, barrier protection, moisturizing.

36
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Quality and preparation of cranberry seed oil

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Available, both refined and – thought harder to find – as an unrefined oil. The unrefined oil has a deeper brownish red color and a fruity, fatty acid odor. Organic cranberry seed oil is very difficult to find.

37
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what is the botanical name of green tea

A

Camellia sinensis

38
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what part of green tea plants are extracted

A

the leaves

39
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what is the chemical structure of green tea

A

Polyphenols, tannins, alkaloids, volatile oils.

40
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what are the properties of green tea

A

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, astringent, decongestant, circulatory stimulant.

41
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what is green tea used for

A

Acne prone skin, strengthening, protective general skin care and conditioning.

42
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Quality and preparation of green tea

A

Available as a dried herb, infusion, and tincture. Can be prepared as a tea and added to any skin treatment.

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