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Essential Oil Evaluation Flashcards

1
Q

How do you create an aromatically balanced blend?

A

Top, Middle, Base

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2
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What does GCMS stand for?

A

Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

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3
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What is a chemo-type?

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A dominant chemical constituent in a specific botanical species

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4
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Name 3 oils that have chemo-types

A

Thyme, Rosemary, Basil

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5
Q

What is a clone?

A

When you take the cutting from a hybrid plant to get the same exact chemistry since hybrids cannot reproduce

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6
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What name is the genus and which is the species?

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Genus = first name, first letter capitalized
species = second name, never capitalized
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7
Q

What are the 7 ecological factors that influence chemo-type?

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DR CLAPS- Disease resistance, Rainfall, Climate, Light, Altitude, Pesticides, Soil

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8
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What is a varietal?

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Same genus and same species plant but the physical characteristic is different (flower, leaves, fruit)

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9
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Which application is the quickest way to enter the EO into the bloodstream?

A

Inhalation

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10
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How long should we diffuse essential oils for in a diffuser?

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20 min at a time, every couple of hours

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11
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Which application is the quickest to effect psyche, respiratory, and CNS?

A

Inhalation

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12
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Which chemical families may be irritating when diffusing? How would you diffuse them if you had to?

A

Phenols, Ethers, Ketones, Aldehydes

*Always diffuse in a blend in a low dilution

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13
Q

What is our largest organ of elimination?

A

Skin (Integumentary system)

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14
Q

Which body system functions as part of the immune system as our first line of defense?

A

Skin (integumentary system)

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15
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How long does it take for an EO to get into the blood stream and how long does it take to get out?

A

It takes about 20 for an EO to get into the blood stream, 1.5 hours to get out

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16
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Which chemical families are known sensitizers?

A

Phenols and Aldehydes

17
Q

Name some of the EO’s that are known sensitizers?

A

Cinnamon, Clove, Oregano, Lemongrass, Citronella

18
Q

What is the difference between irritation and sensitization?

A

Irritation is an immediate, physical reaction you can see whereas sensitization is a systemic reaction after interacting with the immune system

19
Q

One drop of an EO is equivalent to ___ cups of tea

A

40

20
Q

Essential oils are ___ times more powerful than the fresh herb

A

75-100x

21
Q

How many petal does it take to produce 1 drop of rose?

A

around 2,000 petals

22
Q

What is photo-toxicity?

A

Reaction that occurs when pherocoumerins are on skin and is exposed to ultraviolet light

23
Q

How do you care for an adverse reaction?

A

Discontinue use, wipe off remaining essential oil with non perfumed soap, apply a plain carrier oil (or something with fat)

24
Q

Name 6 oils that are photo-toxic

A

Cold-pressed citruses (Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Lime) and Angelica root, Cumin

25
Q

What 3 routes of administration can you not advise without Dr. supervision?

A

Oral, Rectal, Vaginal

26
Q

Essential oil dilution is important for what 2 safety reasons?

A

To avoid a physical and systemic adverse reaction (internal and external)

27
Q

When considering dilution, what factors should you consider?

A

The intensity and severity of the issue, the location, age of person, what essential oils you want to use

28
Q

What value does a carrier oil bring to the blend?

A

Enhances penetration, dilutes, and adds therapeutic benefits to the blend

29
Q

What are some reasons you may not dilute?

A

Bug bites, bee stings, small scape, pimple, warts

30
Q

What are the benefits of Tamanu oil?

A

cicatrisant, germicidal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic for skin problems

31
Q

What re the benefits of Trauma infusion?

A

analgesic, anti-inflammatory, tissue healing properties for injury or trauma

32
Q 
Two words to describe how each plant part affects the psyche.
Wood
Resin
Seed
Root
Fruit
Flower
Leaves/Sprigs/Needles/Cones
A 
Wood-Supporting, Balanced
Resin-Healing, Protective
Seed-Potential, Renewal
Root-Grounding, Accepting
Fruit-Uplifting, Cleansing
Flower-Confidence, Heart healing
Leaves-Breath, Expansion

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