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1
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Antiviral

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kill a virus

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Antibacterial

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kill bacteria

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Antifungal

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kill fungus

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Antiseptic

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antimicrobial substances, apply to tissue/skin to reduce infection/sepsis possibility

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Anti-inflammatory

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reduce inflammation

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Antineuralgic

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reduce nerve pain

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Antirheumatic

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reduce arthritic pain

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Antispasmodic

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inhibit spasms

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Antivenomous

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block venom

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Antitoxic

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block toxins

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Antidepressant

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relieve depression

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Sedative

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calm the system, induce sleep

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Nervine

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relaxes the nerves

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Analgesic

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relieve pain

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Hypotensol

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decrease blood pressure

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Hypertensol

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increase blood pressure

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Digestive

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harmonize digestive system

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Expectorating

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eliminate mucus from lungs

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Deodorizing

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repel noxious smells

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Granulation-stimulating

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increase tissue growth

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Circulatory-stimulating

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increase cardiac output

22
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Diruretic

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eliminate excess water

23
Q 
Which essential oil is one of the best at stimulating cellular growth?
Select one:
a. Myrrh
b. Frankincense 
c. Cinnamon
d. Tea Tree Oil
24
Q

How long are EOs typically present in a healthy body?

Select one:

a. 1-3 hours
b. 3-6 hours
c. 9-12 hours
d. Up to 14 hours

A

b. 3-6 hours

25
Q

How long are EOs typically present in an unhealthy body?

Select one:

a. 1-3 hours
b. 3-6 hours
c. 9-12 hours
d. Up to 14 hours

A

d. Up to 14 hours

26
Q

Avicenna wrote about the benefits of what EO in the 10th century?

Select one:

a. Myrrh
b. Rose
c. Frankincense
d. Sandalwood

27
Q

The therapeutic life for EOs is roughly how long?

Select one:

a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 4 years

A

b. 2 years

28
Q

What is one of the only EOs you should use in a sauna?

Select one:

a. Lavender
b. Sandalwood
c. Eucalyptus
d. Mint

A

c. Eucalyptus

29
Q

What is the liquid, cream, or ointment that oils are added to for application called?

Select one:

a. Carrier base
b. Dilution solution
c. Topical base
d. Diluted base

A

a. Carrier base

30
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How much EO do you add to the base?

Select one:

a. 0-10 drops
b. 10-20 drops
c. 20-30 drops
d. 30-40 drops

A

b. 10-20 drops

31
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What dilution percentage should be used with vulnerable populations?

Select one:

a. 1%
b. 2%
c. 5%
d. 25%

32
Q

What is the dilution percentage for the average person?

Select one:

a. 1%
b. 2%
c. 5%
d. 25%

33
Q

The blend of what 2 oils is both energizing and anti-depressive?

Select one:

a. Lavender and Ylang Ylang
b. Rosemary and Sage
c. Peppermint and Rosemary
d. Lavender and Peppermint

A

c. Peppermint and Rosemary

34
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What EO is a good lymph stimulator to use in the shower?

Select one:

a. Palmarosa
b. Niaouli
c. Lavandin
d. Bay Laurel

A

d. Bay Laurel

35
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What EO applied undiluted locally is good for the treatment of warts?

Select one:

a. Thuja
b. Everlasting
c. Angelica Root
d. Vitex

36
Q 
What EO applied undiluted topically helps with sleep?
Select one:
a. Thuja
b. Everlasting
c. Angelica Root 
d. Vitex
A

c. Angelica Root

37
Q

Name the condition where the dilution of EOs is essential before application.

Select one:

a. Shingles
b. Warts
c. Open Wounds
d. Eczema

38
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What EO that is suitable for ingestion in the average person should not be used in children under the age of 5?
Select one:
a. Oregano
b. Cinnamon Bark
c. Peppermint 
d. Helichrysum
A

c. Peppermint

39
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What EO that is suitable for ingestion is helpful to restart liver activity?
Select one:
a. Oregano
b. Cinnamon Bark
c. Peppermint
d. Helichrysum
A

d. Helichrysum

40
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What is a refreshing, invigorating, and useful for muscle soreness or to relieve cramping in the limbs or trunk area?

Select one:

a. Liniments
b. Creams
c. Lotions
d. Infused Oils

A

a. Liniments

41
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What EO can be used undiluted locally for muscle pain?

Select one:

a. Neroli
b. Bay Laurel
c. Katrafay
d. Vitex

A

c. Katrafay

42
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What EO can be used as a single drop applied to wrists or temples, which will provide the hormonal rebalancing effect of this plant?

Select one:

a. Lavender
b. Ylang-Ylang
c. Angelica Root
d. Vitex

43
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What EO is used for mosquito bites?

Select one:

a. Inula graveolens
b. Lavender
c. Katrafay
d. Everlasting

A

b. Lavender

44
Q

Deep-seated and severe chronic bronchitis reacts quickly to treatment with essential oils when delivered by what method?

Select one:

a. inhalation
b. suppositories
c. ingesting
d. topical

A

b. suppositories

45
Q

What EO is nontoxic and can be ingested for liver detoxification?

Select one:

a. Lemon oil
b. Tarragon
c. Tea Tree
d. Vitex

A

a. Lemon oil

46
Q

This EO can be taken in almost any amount to calm the stomach and helps with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Select one:

a. Cinnamon Bark
b. Fennel
c. Dill
d. German Chamomile

A

d. German Chamomile

47
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This EO is taken sporadically or as part of a program for liver regeneration.

Select one:

a. Carrot Seed
b. Anise Seed
c. Celery Seed
d. Coriander Seed

A

a. Carrot Seed

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