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Essential oils Flashcards

1
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Essential oils come from

A

-plant parts

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2
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essential oils enter through

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skin and respiratory tract

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3
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amount of oil in bath or

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5-7 drops

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4
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amount of oil in foot bath

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2-3 drops

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5
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amount of oil on compresses

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5-7 drops in 2 cups of water

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6
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Avoid oils when

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  • pregnant
  • chemotherapy
  • high or low blood pressure
  • epileptic seizure
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7
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Black pepper

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warming

-muscle discomfort

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8
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chamomile

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soothing

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9
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cinnamon

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warming

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10
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citrus oils

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refreshing, stimulating

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11
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clary sage

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mood elevating

-pms and menopause

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12
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eucalyptus

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invigorating, decongestant

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13
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geranium

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female hormone balancing

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14
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ginger

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warming
-used for cold, bronchitis, increase circulation, detoxify body, address pain, stiffness and cramps, decrease injury healing time, boost immune system

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15
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lavender

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calming

  • most versatile oil
  • boosting stamina
  • cleanse and soothe cuts, bruises and skin irritations
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16
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peppermint

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refreshing, stimulating

-concentration and mental sharpness

17
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rose

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female hormone balancing

18
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rosemary

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refreshing, stimulating

-mental alterness when experiencing fatigue

19
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sandalwood

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sedating

20
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tea tree

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stimulating, anti-fungal

  • supports immune system
  • benefical for skin
  • fungal infections
21
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ylang-ylang

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soothing

22
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Epsom salts-magnesium sulphate

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-ease stress, reduces headaches, improves sleeps, decrease muscle tension and soreness, detoxify the body

23
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Benefits of magnesium

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  • regulate electrolyte levels for good CV and NS function
  • health blood clotting
  • production and maintenance of serotonin
  • best absorbed through skin
24
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Apple cider vinegar

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-detoxifies, purifies, promotes digestion, decreases arthritic pain

25
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Mustard

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treat cold systoms

26
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Baking soda

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-address skin conditions, sunburns, fever, foot fatigue, foot odour, cold sores, acne, and rough skin

27
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Oatmeal

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  • mild exfoliator to soften skin and relief itchy skin conditions
  • soothes diaper rash when used in bath
28
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Castor Oil

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-gall bladder concerns, constipation, headaches, pms cramps, arthritic pain and skin disorders

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