Final Exam Flashcards
Which of the following essential oils has a fruity, flowery, and sweet aroma?
a. Eucalyptus
b. Peppermint
c. Ylang Ylang
d. Juniper
c. Ylang Ylang
Which of the following essential oils has a honey-like, sweet aroma that is very pungent?
a. Juniper
b. Lavender
c. Tea Tree New Zealand
d. Ylang Ylang
c. Tea Tree New Zealand
Which of the following essential oils has a strong, fresh, woody, herbaceous, somewhat minty, and forest-like aroma?
a. Peppermint
b. Rosemary
c. Clary Sage
d. Lavender
b. Rosemary
Which of the following essential oils has a sweet, yet spicy floral aroma?
a. Rosemary
b. Juniper
c. Rose
d. Ginger
c. Rose
Which of the following essential oils has a fresh, strong, somewhat grassy, mint-like aroma?
a. Juniper
b. Lemon
c. Rosemary
d. Peppermint
d. Peppermint
Which of the following essential oils has a very powerful but light, refreshing, and slightly spicy floral aroma?
a. Lime
b. Peppermint
c. Neroli
d. Juniper
c. Neroli
Which of the following essential oils has a fresh and reminiscent aroma of the fresh fruit if expressed and a sharp, fresh, citrus, “disinfectant-like” aroma if distilled?
a. Lemon
b. Lime
c. Sweet orange
d. Neroli
b. Lime
Which of the following essential oils has a light, fresh, and sweet aroma?
a. Eucalyptus
b. Ylang Ylang
c. Lemon
d. Rosemary
c. Lemon
Which of the following essential oils has a camphoraceous and green aroma?
a. Geranium
b. Neroli
c. Ginger
d. Lavandin
d. Lavandin
Which of the following essential oils has a pleasant, heavy, sweet, and rose-like aroma?
a. Rose
b. Rosemary
c. Geranium
d. Neroli
c. Geranium
Which of the following essential oils is described as a warm, fresh, woody, spicy, almost citrus top note?
a. Ginger
b. Geranium
c. Eucalyptus
d. Chamomile
a. Ginger
Which of the following essential oils can be described as balsamic, sweet, fresh, faintly woody, almost spicy, reminiscent of cypress and juniper, with an interesting undertone with great lasting quality?
a. St. John’s wort
b. Neroli
c. Pine
d. Peppermint
c. Pine
Which of the following essential oils has a fresh balsamic aroma, reminiscent of gin?
a. Juniper
b. Lavender
c. Lemon
d. Lime
a. Juniper
Which of the following essential oils has a fresh, uplifting, rosy, citronella aroma drying down to a lemon-like aroma?
a. Pine
b. Juniper
c. Lemon eucalyptus
d. Geranium
c. Lemon eucalyptus
Which of the following essential oils has a soft, bittersweet odor, somewhat similar to chamomile?
a. Clary sage
b. Geranium
c. Rosemary
d. Neroli
a. Clary sage
Which of the following essential oils has a distinct, aromatic aroma and a bitter taste?
a. Ylang Ylang
b. Chamomile Roman
c. Pine
d. Peppermint
b. Chamomile Roman
Which of the following essential oils has a spicy citrus aroma?
a. Neroli
b. Lemon
c. Clary sage
d. Bergamot
d. Bergamot
Which of the following essential oils has a characteristic, aromatic, somewhat camphoraceous aroma?
a. Tea Tree Australia
b. Eucalyptus
c. Rosemary
d. Lavender
b. Eucalyptus
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Ylang ylang?
a. Fruity, flowery, and sweet
b. Colorless
c. Light amber to yellow brown
d. Slightly oily
b. Colorless
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Manuka - Tea Tree New Zealand?
a. Honey-like, sweet aroma that is very pungent
b. Clear, pale to deep yellow, or brown
c. Dries quickly
d. Does not leave a stain on the perfume blotter
d. Does not leave a stain on the perfume blotter
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Tea Tree Australia?
a. Spicy
b. White or pale yellow
c. Evaporates quickly
d. Leaves a stain on the perfume blotter
d. Leaves a stain on the perfume blotter
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Sweet orange?
a. Sweet, yet spicy floral
b. Light to dark yellow
c. Slightly heavier oil
d. May stain the perfume blotter
a. Sweet, yet spicy floral
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Rosemary?
a. Strong, fresh, woody, herbaceous, somewhat minty, and forest-like
b. Pale yellow or almost colorless
c. Thin and evaporates quickly
d. Does not leave a stain on the perfume blotter
c. Thin and evaporates quickly.
Rosemary is slightly oily.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Rose?
a. Sweet, yet spicy floral
b. Pale yellow
c. Dries quickly
d. Does not leave a stain on the perfume blotter
c. Dries quickly
Rose is slightly oily.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Peppermint?
a. Fresh, strong, somewhat grassy, mint-like aroma, reminiscent of candy canes
b. Clear to pale yellow or pale olive
c. Thick and oily
d. Does not leave a stain on the perfume blotter
c. Thick and oily
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Lime?
a. Clear to a very pale yellow
b. Expressed - soft, evaporates quickly
c. Green in color
d. Distilled - thicker, more viscous than expressed
c. Green in color
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Lemon?
a. Light, fresh, and sweet aroma
b. Pale yellow or greenish-yellow
c. Greasier than other essential oils
d. Does not leave a stain on the perfume blotter
d. Does not leave a stain on the perfume blotter
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Lavender?
a. Fresh aroma
b. Colorless to pale yellow or yellowish-green
c. Sweet, oriental aroma
d. Feels slick, absorbs quickly
c. Sweet, oriental aroma
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Lavandin?
a. Camphoraceous and green
b. Colorless
c. Feels slick and evaporates quickly
d. Leaves a stain on the perfume blotter
d. Leaves a stain on the perfume blotter
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Geranium?
a. Evaporates quickly, feels smooth, and leaves no tackiness
b. Pale yellow color
c. Pleasant, heavy, sweet, and rose-like aroma
d. Color ranges from nearly colorless to greenish-brown
b. Pale yellow color
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Ginger?
a. Sweet and oriental
b. Green to yellowish or clear color
c. Fruity aroma
d. Depending on the color, it may leave a stain on the perfume blotter
c. Fruity aroma
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Pine?
a. A sweet, woody pine fragrance with a somewhat balsamic undertone, becoming increasingly sweet
b. White to pale yellow color
c. Brown to tanish color
d. Feels thin but dry
c. Brown and tanish color
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Lemon eucalyptus?
a. Colorless to pale yellow
b. Light and dries quickly
c. Heavy oil and leaves oily residue
d. Volatile without lasting quality on the perfume blotter
c. Heavy oil and leaves oily residue
All of the following are characteristics of the essential oil of sandalwood EXCEPT:
a. Pale yellow or clear
b. Fruity aroma
c. Has an oily feel when rubbed between the fingers
d. The taste is sweet with a slightly bitter aftertaste
b. Fruity aroma
Sandalwood has a heavy, sweet, and woody aroma.
The characteristics of the essential oil of juniper include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Fresh balsamic aroma, reminiscent of gin, holiday greens, and turpentine
b. Colorless or pale yellowish-green
c. It has a slick sensation when you rub it between your fingers. It should evaporate quickly.
d. It leaves a stain on the perfume blotter.
d. It leaves a stain on the perfume blotter.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Eucalyptus?
a. Sweet, spicy floral
b. Characteristic, aromatic, somewhat camphoraceous aroma
c. Colorless or pale yellow
d. Feels thin but slightly oily
a. Sweet, spicy floral
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Clary Sage?
a. Colorless to pale yellow
b. Does not feel oily and dries quickly
c. Slightly oily
d. Does not stain the perfume blotter
c. Slightly oily
The characteristics of the essential oil of Chamomile Roman include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. A distinct, aromatic aroma
b. Clear or a soft blue
c. Greenish-yellow color
d. Dries quickly
c. Greenish-yellow color
The characteristics of the essential oil of Bergamot include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Spicy citrus aroma
b. Greenish-yellow color
c. Light, fresh, sweet aroma
d. Thin and slightly oily
c. Light, fresh, sweet aroma
What is the characteristic aroma of Ylang Ylang?
a. Camphoraceous and green
b. Fruity, flowery, and sweet
c. Balsamic
d. Woody and herbaceous
b. Fruity, flowery, and sweet
What is the characteristic aroma of Manuka - Tea Tree New Zealand?
a. Spicy, oriental
b. Woody, herbaceous
c. Citrus
d. Honey-like, sweet aroma that is very pungent
d. Honey-like, sweet aroma that is very pungent
What is the characteristic aroma of Tea Tree Australia?
a. Sweet floral
b. Spicy
c. Citrus
d. Woody
b. Spicy
What is the characteristic aroma of Rosemary?
a. Strong, fresh, woody, herbaceous, somewhat minty, and forest-like
b. Sweet, yet spicy floral
c. Light, fresh, and sweet
d. Fresh, uplifting, and citronella-like
a. Strong, fresh, woody, herbaceous, somewhat minty, and forest-like
What is the characteristic aroma of Rose?
a. Fruity and sweet
b. Spicy and oriental
c. Sweet, yet spicy floral
d. Citrus
c. Sweet, yet spicy floral
What is the characteristic aroma of Neroli?
a. Fruity, flowery, and sweet
b. Light, refreshing, and slightly spicy floral
c. Pleasant, heavy, sweet, and rose-like
d. Balsamic
b. Light, refreshing, and slightly spicy floral
What is the characteristic aroma of Peppermint?
a. Spicy, citrus
b. Sweet, spicy floral
c. Fresh, strong, somewhat grassy, mint-like
d. Fruity
c. Fresh, strong, somewhat grassy, mint-like
What is the characteristic aroma of Lime?
a. Camphoraceous and green
b. Spicy and oriental
c. Sharp, fresh, citrus, “disinfectant-like”
d. Fruity, flowery, and sweet
c. Sharp, fresh, citrus, “disinfectant-like”
What is the characteristic aroma of Lemon?
a. Camphoraceous and green
b. Spicy and oriental
c. Woody and herbaceous
d. Light, fresh, and sweet
d. Light, fresh, and sweet
What is the characteristic aroma of Lavandin?
a. Sweet and floral
b. Camphoraceous and green
c. Woody and herbaceous
d. Light, fresh, and sweet
b. Camphoraceous and green
What is the characteristic aroma of Geranium?
a. Sweet, spicy floral
b. Strong, fresh, woody, herbaceous
c. Pleasant, heavy, sweet and rose-like
d. Sweet and oriental
c. Pleasant, heavy, sweet and rose-like
What is the characteristic aroma of Ginger?
a. Heavy, sweet, and woody
b. Strong, fresh, and minty
c. Sweet and oriental
d. Fruity, flowery, and sweet
c. Sweet and oriental
What is the characteristic aroma of Sandalwood?
a. Fresh, uplifting, and citronella-like
b. Strong, fresh, and minty
c. Heavy, sweet, and woody
d. Fruity, flowery, and sweet
c. Heavy, sweet, and woody
What is the characteristic aroma of Lemon Eucalyptus?
a. Light, fresh, and sweet
b. Fruity, flowery, and sweet
c. Sweet and oriental
d. Fresh, uplifting rosy citronella drying down to a lemon-like aroma
d. Fresh, uplifting rosy citronella drying down to a lemon-like aroma
What is the common name for Juniperus communis?
a. Lemon
b. Neroli
c. Juniper
d. Geranium
c. Juniper
What is the common name for Eucalyptus citriodora?
a. Lemon
b. Eucalyptus
c. Lemon Eucalyptus
d. Lime
c. Lemon Eucalyptus
What is the common name for Eucalyptus globulus?
a. Lemon eucalyptus
b. Eucalyptus
c. Eucalyptus smithii
d. Pine
b. Eucalyptus
What is the common name for Salvia sclarea?
a. Clary Sage
b. Lavender
c. Neroli
d. Rosemary
a. Clary Sage
What is the common name for Chamaemelum nobile?
a. Sandalwood
b. Chamomile Roman
c. Rosemary
d. Ylang Ylang
b. Chamomile Roman
What is the common name for Citrus aurantium var. bergamia?
a. Rosemary
b. Lemon
c. Bergamot
d. Lavender
c. Bergamot
What is the common name for Santalum album?
a. Ginger
b. Sandalwood
c. Lavender
d. Pine
b. Sandalwood
What is the common name for Pinus sylvestris?
a. Peppermint
b. Clary Sage
c. Pine
d. Ylang Ylang
c. Pine
What is the common name for Zingiber officinale?
a. Peppermint
b. Chamomile
c. Geranium
d. Ginger
d. Ginger
What is the common name for Cananga odorata var. genuina?
a. Geranium
b. Ylang Ylang
c. Neroli
d. Clary Sage
b. Ylang Ylang
What is the common name for Leptosperum scoparium?
a. Chamomile
b. Geranium
c. Manuka - Tea Tree New Zealand
d. Clary Sage
c. Manuka - Tea Tree New Zealand
What is the common name for Melaleuca alternifolia?
a. Eucalyptus
b. Tea Tree Australia
c. Tea Tree New Zealand
d. Ylang Ylang
b. Tea Tree Australia
What is the common name for Citrus sinensis?
a. Peppermint
b. Sweet orange
c. Lemon
d. Lime
b. Sweet orange
What is the common name for Rosmarinus officinalis?
a. Peppermint
b. Geranium
c. Sweet orange
d. Rosemary
d. Rosemary
What is the common name for Rosa damascena?
a. Geranium
b. Rose
c. Rosemary
d. Neroli
b. Rose
What is the common name for Mentha x piperita?
a. Chamomile
b. Peppermint
c. Clary Sage
d. Ginger
b. Peppermint
What is the common name for Citrus aurantium var. amara?
a. Geranium
b. Sweet orange
c. Neroli
d. Rosemary
c. Neroli
What is the common name for Citrus aurantifolia?
a. Lemon eucalyptus
b. Lime
c. Lemon
d. Neroli
b. Lime
What is the common name for Citrus limonum?
a. Sweet orange
b. Lime
c. Lemon
d. Neroli
c. Lemon
What is the common name for Lavandula angustifolia?
a. Lavandin
b. Ylang Ylang
c. Neroli
d. Lavender
d. Lavender
What is the common name for Lavandula x intermedia?
a. Lavender
b. Clary Sage
c. Lavandin
d. Rosemary
c. Lavandin
What is the common name for Pelargonium graveolens?
a. Neroli
b. Rosemary
c. Geranium
d. Ginger
c. Geranium
What is the Latin name for Ginger?
a. Zingiber officinale
b. Citrus aurantium var. amara
c. Mentha x piperita
d. Pinus sylvestris
a. Zingiber officinale
What botanical is sandalwood oil distilled from?
a. Santalum album
b. Rosmarinus officinalis
c. Rosa damascena
d. Leptospermum scoparium
a. Santalum album
What is the Latin name for Sandalwood?
a. Santalum album
b. Rosmarinus officinalis
c. Rosa damascena
d. Hypericum perforatum
a. Santalum album
What is the Latin name for Juniper?
a. Lavandula officinalis, L. vera
b. Juniperus communis
c. Citrus limonum
d. Pelargonium graveolens
b. Juniperus communis
What is the Latin name for Pine?
a. Pinus sylvestris
b. Hypericum perforatum
c. Citrus aurantium var. amara
d. Mentha x piperita
a. Pinus sylvestris
What is the Latin name for Peppermint?
a. Leptosperum scoparium
b. Juniperus communis
c. Mentha x piperita
d. Zingiber officinale
c. Mentha x piperita
What is the Latin name for Rosemary?
a. Juniperus communis
b. Rosa damascena
c. Hypericum perforatum
d. Rosmarinus officinalis
d. Rosmarinus officinalis
What is the Latin name for Bergamot?
a. Rosa damascena
b. Citrus aurantium var. bergamia
c. Citrus limonum
d. Pelargonium graveolens
b. Citrus aurantium var. bergamia
What is the Latin name for Chamomile Roman?
a. Santalum album
b. Hypericum perforatum
c. Rosmarinus officinalis
d. Chamaemelum nobile
d. Chamomile nobile
What is the Latin name for Clary Sage?
a. Chamaemelum nobile
b. Rosmarinus officinalis
c. Mentha x piperita
d. Salvia sclarea
d. Salvia sclarea
What is the Latin name for Lavandin?
a. Santalum album
b. Lavandula angustifolia
c. Lavandula intermedia
d. Pinus sylvestris
c. Lavandula intermedia
What is the Latin name for Lavender?
a. Lavandula intermedia
b. Salvia sclarea
c. Lavandula angustifolia
d. Pelargonium graveolens
c. Lavandula angustifolia
What is the Latin name for Ylang Ylang?
a. Pelargonium graveolens
b. Salvia sclarea
c. Cananga odorata var. genuina
d. Hypericum perforatum
c. Cananga odorata var. genuina
What is the Latin name for Rose?
a. Rosmarinus officinalis
b. Pelargonium graveolens
c. Mentha x piperita
d. Rosa damascena
d. Rosa damascena
What is the Latin name for Geranium?
a. Cananga odorata
b. Pelargonium graveolens
c. Citrus aurantium var. amara
d. Rosa damascena
b. Pelargonium graveolens
What is the Latin name for Neroli?
a. Citrus aurantifolia
b. Citrus aurantium var. amara
c. Citrus limonum
d. Pelargonium graveolens
b. Citrus aurantium var. amara
What is the Latin name for Eucalyptus?
a. Eucalyptus citriodora
b. Melaleuca alternifolia
c. Eucalyptus globulus
d. Eucalytus smithii
c. Eucalyptus globulus
What is the Latin name for Manuka - Tea Tree New Zealand?
a. Eucalyptus globulus
b. Melaleuca alternifolia
c. Leptosperum scoparium
d. Hypericum perforatum
c. Leptosperum scoparium
What is the Latin name for Tea Tree Australia?
a. Melaleuca alternifolia
b. Eucalyptus citriodora
c. Pinus sylvestris
d. Leptosperum scoparium
a. Melaleuca alternifolia
What is the Latin name for Lemon eucalyptus?
a. Citrus sinensis
b. Eucalyptus citriodora
c. Citrus limonum
d. Eucalyptus globulus
b. Eucalyptus citriodora
What is the Latin name for Sweet orange?
a. Citrus limonum
b. Citrus sinensis
c. Citrus aurantifolia
d. Santalum album
b. Citrus sinensis
What is the Latin name for Lime?
a. Citrus sinensis
b. Citrus limonum
c. Citrus aurantifolia
d. Citrus aurantium var. amara
c. Citrus aurantifolia
What is the Latin name for Lemon?
a. Citrus aurantium var. amara
b. Citrus limonum
c. Citrus aurantifolia
d. Citrus sinensis
b. Citrus limonum
Which essential oil has good activity against the Herpes Simplex virus?
a. Rose
b. Rosemary
c. Sandalwood
d. Peppermint
c. Sandalwood
Pine essential oil has which of the following therapeutic actions which make it useful for the respiratory system (check all that apply)?
a. Anticatarrhal
b. Antimicrobial
c. Antibacterial
d. Antiseptic
All of them
True or False: Base or fixed oils of vegetable origin are primarily extracted from seeds or fruits of plants, they differ from essential oils in that they are non-volatile.
True
What can you do to make your infused oil last longer?
a. Put it in a dark bottle
b. Put it in a screw cap bottle
c. Use sterile equipment
d. Put it in a plastic bottle
c. Use sterile equipment
The shelf life of infused oil is increased if the equipment and bottles are clean and sterile. Prepare your infused oils using the same hygienic precautions as if you were canning food.
For simplicity in determining the percentage of each ingredient in your composition, your formula should be based on 100 drops. This is a ratio only, so a formula can be decreased or __________ as long as you keep the relative amounts of each oil at the same ratio.
increased
Base oils that are solid at room temperature contain primarily
a. Saturated fatty acids
b. Unsaturated fatty acids
a. Saturated fatty acids
The _________ or body note is referred to as the bouquet or heart of the fragrance and usually lasts one to two hours.
middle
Unsaturated oils are broken down further into which two categories (check all that apply):
a. Monounsaturated
b. Polyunsaturated
c. Saturated
d. None of the above
a. Monounsaturated
and
b. Polyunsaturated
What preservative can you use in an infused oil?
a. Vitamin C
b. Salt
c. Vitamin A
d. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin E
These aroma materials will give a particular note to a blend throughout all stages of evaporation, but they do not necessarily influence the evaporation of other essential oils in the blend.
a. True fixative
b. Arbitrary fixative
c. Exalting fixative
d. Natural fixative
b. Arbitrary fixative
How can you tell if an essential oil contains moisture?
a. the rancid smell
b. the yellow color
c. the brown color
d. cloudiness
d. cloudiness
All of the following factors can cause spoilage in essential oils EXCEPT:
a. cold
b. heat
c. exposure to light
d. the presence of oxygen
a. cold
Which of the following active constituents is the primary volatile component in sandalwood essential oil?
a. Limonene
b. Beta-pinene
c. Gamma-terpinene
d. Santalol
d. Santalol
True or False: It is not a good idea to inhale concentrated fragrances directly from the bottle while creating artistically, as it gives a distorted impression.
True
On rosewood Aniba rosaeodora (Duke) plantations, which practice produces long, straight, leafy branches that would be ideal for oil production?
a. cutting the whole tree
b. coppicing
c. fertilization
d. companion planting
b. coppicing
True or False: Because sandalwood Santalum album essential oil can only be produced from the heartwood and roots of the tree, the entire tree is cut.
True
True or False: To conduct a skin patch test for sensitization, test twice in 48 hours.
True
True or False: Limonene found in citrus oils, is one of the most widely distributed terpenes and has an antiviral and expectorant action.
True
True or False: Pine P. sylvestris is also an antifungal, effective against the reproduction and growth of Candida albicans and other fungi or yeast.
True
True or False: Spikenard Nardostachys grandiflora (D.C.) is wildcrafted, mainly by women, at about 3,000 to 4,000 meters (approx. 9,843 to 13,123 feet) in Nepal in the Humla, Jumla, and Mugu regions of the Himalayas.
True
True or False: Irritation is a direct result of contact with an abrasive material and is localized.
True
Which of the following constituents is beneficial for promoting wound healing?
a. Oxides
b. Lactones
c. Phenols
d. Ketones
d. Ketones
Essential oils containing ketones are beneficial for promoting wound healing and encouraging the formation of scar tissue. This action is known as a vulnerary.
Plants produce essential oils for all the following reasons EXCEPT:
a. Act as a powerful attractant to insects to ensure pollination.
b. To keep the plant parts soft and moist.
c. Attract beneficial insects that prey on the plant’s predators.
d. Provide protection for the plant by repelling harmful insects.
b. To keep the plant parts soft and moist.
What is the distilled product of the volatile components synthesized by various plant tissues of a single plant species, sometimes containing hundreds of individual biochemicals?
a. essential oil
b. volatile chemicals
c. vegetable oils
d. fixatives
a. essential oil
When used in aromatherapy, volatile means an oil __________.
a. is unpredictable
b. evaporates
c. is oily
d. can burn easily
b. evaporates
Components of essential oils that are highly volatile are said to be _________.
a. top notes
b. middle notes
c. base notes
d. base oils
a. top notes
Components or blends of essential oils that are highly volatile are said to be or possess top notes. They are light, sharp, uplifting, short lived and immediate. Bergamot, neroli, and ginger are good examples of top notes, or essential oils with many top note components.
Components of essential oils that are the heaviest and most complex are said to be _________.
a. top notes
b. middle notes
c. base notes
d. base oils
c. base notes
Base notes are tenacious, fixative, and pervasive. They carry the blend or are the last note to be perceived in a single essential oil. They are considered to be grounding and make the foundation of a blend.
The body system that responds to aromas is __________.
a. the cardiovascular system
b. the urinary system
c. the olfactory system
d. the reproductive system
c. the olfactory system
Who coined the word “aromatherapy”?
a. Margaret Maury
b. Robert Tisserand
c. Avicenna
d. Rene Maurice Gattefosse
d. Rene Maurice Gattefosse
Gattefosse’s research influenced the development of the following industries EXCEPT:
a. beauty
b. cosmetic
c. skin care
d. agricultural
d. agricultural
True or False: The part of the still where the steam is changed back into water is called the condenser.
True
Which essential oil can be used in a compress for localized swelling?
a. Peppermint
b. Ginger
c. Eucalyptus
d. Bergamot
b. Ginger
Which of the following are TRUE of hydrosols?
a. Are also known as hydrolats or flower waters.
b. Are the waters collected from distillation of plant material used to extract EOs.
c. Are much less concentrated than EOs.
d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
True or False: When purchasing essential oils, you need to know the Latin binomial to ensure the correct plant or botanical has been used to produce the essential oil.
True
Essential oils can be found in which part of a plant?
a. Flower
b. Root
c. Leaves
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
True or False: It is reliable to depend on the price of an essential oil to determine its quality.
False
Essential oils are found in many different parts of plants. For example, peppermint is found in the __________.
a. Leaves
b. Flowers
c. Stems
d. All of the above
a. Leaves
Essential oils are __________. Which means they evaporate when exposed to air.
volatile
A top note is
a. A fixative and evaporates slowly.
b. Characteristic of the oil and evaporates quickly.
c. A fixative and evaporates quickly.
d. Easy to produce artificially and lasts 1-2 hours.
b. Characteristic of the oil and evaporates quickly.
The top note is the very first impression you have of the aroma. It is usually very characteristic of the oil and is very difficult to reproduce artificially. It will not last long.
True or False: A complete loss of smell is called dysosmia.
False.
The complete loss of smell is called anosmia. Some of the common causes are sinusitis, viral infections, and chronic inflammation.
From 1906 to 1912 the perfume industry flourished in which country?
a. Greece
b. France
c. Germany
d. England
b. France
The basis of distillation is __________.
a. solvent is added to the plant
b. steam is passed through the plant
c. the plant is pressed until the oil drips out
d. the plant is soaked in wax or fat
b. steam is passed through the plant
The notation “var.” can appear after a plant’s Latin binomial, for example Citrus aurantium var. bergamia. This notation stands for:
a. the botanist
b. the variety
c. the genus
d. the species
b. the variety
True or False: All plants store essential oils in the same part of the plant.
False
What is the Latin name for almond or sweet almond oil?
a. Vitis vinifera
b. Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis
c. Olea europea
d. Arachis hypogaea
b. Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis
What is the Latin name for aloe vera?
a. Prunus amygdalus
b. Vitis vinifera
c. Aloe barbadensis
d. Persea gratissima
c. Aloe barbadensis
What is the Latin name for apricot oil?
a. Prunus persica, P. armeniaca
b. Persea gratissima
c. Olea europea
d. Cocos nucifera
a. Prunus persica, P. armeniaca
What is the Latin name for avocado oil?
a. Prunus amygdalus
b. Olea europea
c. Persea gratissima
d. Pinus sylvestris
c. Persea gratissima
What is the Latin name for camellia oil?
a. Aloe barbadensis
b. Persea gratissima
c. Camellia japonica
d. Cocos nucifera
c. Camellia japonica
What is the Latin name for coconut oil?
a. Prunus amygdalus
b. Olea europea
c. Cocos nucifera
d. Vitis vinifera
c. Cocos nucifera
What is the Latin name for grapessed oil?
a. Olea europea
b. Juglans nigra
c. Vitis vinifera
d. Sesamum indicum
c. Vitis vinifera
What is the Latin name for jojoba oil?
a. Arachis hypogaea
b. Juglans nigra
c. Simmondsia chinensis
d. Olea europea
c. Simmondsia chinensis
What is the Latin name for olive oil?
a. Arachis hypogaea
b. Olea europaea
c. Triticum aestivum
d. Aleo barbadensis
b. Olea europaea
What is the Latin name for peanut oil?
a. Arachis hypogaea
b. Olea europaea
c. Persea gratissima
d. Camellia japonica
a. Arachis hypogaea
What is the Latin name for sesame oil?
a. Olea europaea
b. Triticum aestivum
c. Vitis vinifera
d. Sesamum indicum
d. Sesamum indicum
What is the Latin name for walnut oil?
a. Triticum aestivum
b. Juglans nigra
c. Prunus persica
d. Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis
b. Juglans nigra
What is the Latin name for wheat germ oil?
a. Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis
b. Sesamum indicum
c. Triticum aestivum
d. Olea europaea
c. Triticum aestivum
All of the following are characteristics of olive oil EXCEPT:
a. Its aroma is characteristically reminiscent of olives and can be dominating in a blend.
b. Very light, feels dry on your fingers
c. Pale yellow or light greenish-yellow
d. Feels heavy and very greasy
b. Very light, feels dry on your fingers
All of the following are characteristics of sesame oil EXCEPT:
a. sweet, woody aroma
b. odorless
c. pale yellow
d. greasy
a. sweet, woody aroma
It is odorless if refined; quite a strong sesame aroma if unrefined.
All of the following are characteristics of coconut oil EXCEPT:
a. coconut odor
b. white and waxy
c. thick and semi-solid
d. odorless
d. odorless
All of the following are characteristics of jojoba oil EXCEPT:
a. colorless
b. light, waxy
c. golden yellow
d. thick and highly viscous
a. colorless
All of the following are characteristics of peanut oil EXCEPT:
a. faint nutty aroma
b. pale yellow
c. clear color
d. thin, oily, leaves a greasy film
c. clear color
All of the following are characteristics of grapeseed oil EXCEPT:
a. light aroma
b. no color
c. very light
d. light brown/tan color
d. light brown/tan color
All of the following are characteristics of avocado oil EXCEPT:
a. strong, earthy, and green
b. yellow color
c. lingering nutty flavor
d. oil feels thick and heavy
b. yellow color
The color ranges from deep olive to pale green. If it has a pale yellow color, it has been refined; if it is clear, it has been bleached.
All of the following are characteristics of aloe vera oil EXCEPT:
a. light aroma
b. clear green
c. heavy, takes time to absorb, and leaves an oily residue
d. tastes dull, woodsy, and bitter
c. heavy, takes time to absorb, and leaves an oily residue
Aloe vera oil absorbs quickly and leaves no oily residue.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of walnut oil?
a. light
b. clear
c. light brown/tan
d. greasy
c. light brown/tan
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of almond oil?
a. faint floral aroma
b. oily, leaves a residue
c. very light
d. closely related to sebum
c. very light
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of apricot oil?
a. almost odorless
b. greasy but leaves no residue
c. strong, earthy, green
d. clear, colorless, or pale straw color
c. strong, earthy, green
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of camellia oil?
a. odorless
b. light, no oily residue
c. clear
d. pale yellow
d. pale yellow
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of wheat germ oil?
a. nutty aroma
b. woody aroma
c. thick and heavy
d. orange to yellow color
b. woody aroma
Which base oil is effective for acne and oily skin?
a. apricot oil
b. avocado oil
c. grapeseed oil
d. olive oil
c. grapeseed oil
Which base oil is a good source of vitamins A and E?
a. peanut oil
b. apricot oil
c. coconut oil
d. wheat germ oil
d. wheat germ oil
Which oil is a top-quality lubricant for rheumatic conditions and a natural skin cleanser?
a. coconut oil
b. grapeseed oil
c. peanut oil
d. sesame oil
d. sesame oil
Which base oil is particularly good for aging skin?
a. sweet almond oil
b. grapeseed oil
c. jojoba oil
d. apricot oil
c. jojoba oil
Which base oil lathers well?
a. coconut oil
b. aloe vera oil
c. apricot oil
d. avocado oil
a. coconut oil
What oil is obtained by expression or solvent extraction of Triticum aestivum?
a. grapeseed oil
b. wheat germ oil
c. coconut oil
d. avocado oil
b. wheat germ oil
Which base oil is pressed from the ripe nut of Juglans nigra?
a. peanut oil
b. walnut oil
c. avocado oil
d. coconut oil
b. walnut oil
Which base oil is expressed from the ripe fruits of Olea europaea?
a. apricot oil
b. olive oil
c. grapeseed oil
d. coconut oil
b. olive oil
Which base oil is expressed from the seeds of Arachis hypogaea?
a. coconut oil
b. apricot oil
c. peanut oil
d. grapeseed oil
c. peanut oil
Which base oil is expressed from the seeds of Camellia japonica?
a. apricot oil
b. aloe vera oil
c. camellia oil
d. avocado oil
c. camellia oil
Which base oil is expressed from the seed of
the bitter or sweet almond Prunus amygdalus var.
dulcis?
a. apricot oil
b. camellia oil
c. almond oil
d. grapeseed oil
c. almond oil
Which base oil is pressed from the leaf of Aloe barbadensis?
a. avocado oil
b. coconut oil
c. aloe vera oil
d. peanut oil
c. aloe vera oil
Which base oil is expressed from the kernel of several varieties of the peach Prunus persica or
the apricot P. armeniaca?
a. apricot oil
b. avocado oil
c. sesame oil
d. wheat germ oil
a. apricot oil
Which base oil is expressed from the dried fruits of Persea gratissima?
a. camellia oil
b. almond oil
c. avocado oil
d. peanut oil
c. avocado oil
Which base oil is pressed from
the endosperm of the coconut, the fruit of the
Cocos nucifera?
a. grapeseed oil
b. apricot oil
c. sesame oil
d. coconut oil
d. coconut oil
Which base oil is made from the seeds of Vitis vinifera?
a. grapeseed oil
b. apricot oil
c. sesame oil
d. coconut oil
a. grapeseed oil
Which base oil comes from the seed of the shrub Simmondsia chinensis?
a. peanut oil
b. jojoba oil
c. sesame oil
d. walnut oil
b. jojoba oil
Which base oil is obtained from the ripe seeds of the Sesamum indicum plant by expression or extraction?
a. wheat germ oil
b. sesame oil
c. peanut oil
d. walnut oil
b. sesame oil
True or False: The dermis is the layer directly under the epidermis.
True
What part of the plant is used to produce eucalyptus essential oil?
a. roots and leaves
b. flowers and roots
c. berries and flowers
d. leaves and twigs
d. leaves and twigs
What method is used to extract the essential oil of eucalyptus?
a. steam distillation
b. cold pressing
c. warm pressing
d. organic refraction
a. steam distillation
Which of the following is the most suitable for storing Eucalyptus smithii in?
a. High temperature so it does not crystallize
b. Clear glass so impurities can be seen
c. Large containers to allow room to breathe
d. Opaque, well-filled containers in a cool temperature
d. Opaque, well-filled containers in a cool temperature
True or False: Eucalyptus smithii is shown to be effective when diffused to overcome flies.
True
Which of the following constituents should be found in the highest quantity in Eucalyptus smithii essential oil?
a. Carophyllene
b. Cymene
c. 1,8 cineole
d. Pinene
c. 1,8 cineole
Eucalyptus smithii provides support for coughs and colds. Which of the following therapeutic actions indicates this activity?
a. Rubefacient
b. Expectorant
c. Anti-allergic
d. Hypotensive
b. Expectorant
Which of the following constituents found in Eucalyptus smithii provides support for coughs and colds?
a. limonene
b. p-cymene
c. 1,8 cineole
d. alpha-pinene
c. 1,8 cineole
What is the color of Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil?
a. Light or deep green
b. Orange or red
c. Colorless or pale yellow
d. Light or deep blue
c. Colorless or pale yellow
Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil can be described as:
a. fresh, uplifting with a peppermint-like aroma
b. light, uplifting with a spicy basil-like aroma
c. fresh, uplifting with a rosy citronella-like aroma
d. light, with a fresh-camphoraceous aroma
c. fresh, uplifting with a rosy citronella-like aroma
The essential oil from Melaleuca alternifolia is used as a germicidal agent and fragrance in soaps. What is its common name?
a. Tea Tree Australia
b. Tea Tree New Zealand
c. clove
d. sweet orange
a. Tea Tree Australia
True or False: The reticular formation is composed of interlacing fibers and nerve cells, which form the central core of the brain stem.
True
Which essential oil should not be applied to the face or nose or used undiluted on the skin?
a. Eucalyptus
b. Ginger
c. Clary Sage
d. Geranium
a. Eucalyptus
Which essential oil can be used in a compress for blisters?
a. Peppermint
b. Ginger
c. Eucalyptus
d. Bergamot
c. Eucalyptus
True or False: Eucalyptus smithii is used for painful muscles and joints.
True
True or False: Eucalyptus citriodora oil leaves a yellow or orange stain on the perfume blotter.
False
What of the following is the most important application of Eucalyptus citriodora in the home?
a. Addition to laundry
b. Wipe down counters
c. Repel biting insects
d. Deodorize toilet
c. Repel biting insects
Which essential oil is effective against candida, fungal infection (oral and vaginal thrush), and tinea?
a. sweet orange
b. Tea Tree
c. Manuka
d. Both b and c
d. Both b and c
Fragrance perception is a __________ experience.
a. visual or personal
b. subjective or personal
c. objective or personal
d. intellectual or personal
b. subjective or personal
True or False: Each individual has a unique perception and experience with each aroma or odor.
True
Research has shown that if people are repeatedly exposed to an aroma while under stress that over time that same aroma will cause stress. This is called:
a. Placebo
b. Water distillation
c. Conditioning
d. Response bias
c. Conditioning
What is the characteristic aroma of geranium essential oil?
a. Fresh, uplifting, and citronella-like
b. Heavy, sweet, and rose-like
c. Heavy, oily, and woody
d. Sweet, oriental, and pungent
b. Heavy, sweet, and rose-like
All of the following are characteristics of essential oil of geranium EXCEPT:
a. heavy base oil that goes rancid quickly
b. evaporates quickly when rubbed between the fingers, feels smooth
c. colorless to greenish brown oil
d. pleasant heavy, sweet, and rose-like aroma
a. heavy base oil that goes rancid quickly
Bergamot essential oil is made from _________.
a. The flowers of Bergamot monardia
b. The peel of the fruit of Citrus aurantium
c. The flowers of Pimpinella anisum
d. The fruit of neroli
b. The peel of the fruit of Citrus aurantium
What essential oil is added to Earl Grey tea to give it its characteristic flavor?
a. bergamot
b. chamomile
c. clary sage
d. eucalyptus
a. bergamot
Lemon oil is made from __________.
a. The flowers of Lavandula angustifolia.
b. The inner peel of the fruit Citrus aurantium.
c. The root of Pimpinella anisum.
d. The outer peel of Citrus limonum.
d. The outer peel of Citrus limonum.
Lemon oil contains the terpene limonene, which may account for the __________ action making it useful for coughs and head colds.
expectorant
True or False: Distilled lime is usually the type of lime used as a flavoring for drinks, candy, and deserts.
True
When applied to the skin Citrus aurantifolia may cause which of the following?
a. Itching
b. Phototoxicity
c. Sensitization
d. Phytodermatitis
b. Phototoxicity
When using which essential oi is it necessary to avoid the sun for at least 12 hours to avoid photosensitization?
a. lavender
b. eucalyptus
c. bitter orange
d. basil
c. bitter orange
True or False: Response bias is when a person has a pleasant or negative experiences associated with an aroma in the past.
True
True or False: Epinephrine and cortisol account for many of the physiologic changes of the stress response, as well as the negative aspects of long-term stress.
True
True or False: Geranium essential oil evaporates quickly, feels smooth, and leaves no tackiness when rubbed between the fingers.
True
Geranium has which of the following therapeutic actions (Check all that apply).
a. Antibacterial
b. Antifungal
c. Antiseptic
d. Antioxidant
Geranium has all of these therapeutic actions
Bergamot oil that contains the terpene bergaptene can safely be used topically __________.
a. in the sun to promote tanning.
b. in skincare products to protect the skin from the sun.
c. in an anti-aging lotion at the correct percentage
d. none of the above
d. none of the above
Which of the following active constituents is the primary volatile component in lime essential oil?
a. Limonene
b. Beta-pinene
c. Gamma-terpinene
d. Citral
a. Limonene
What is the name of the essential oil that is used as both a top note and a base note in eau de colognes?
a. neroli
b. calendula
c. peppermint
d. pine
a. neroli
What is a synonym for neroli oil?
a. yellow flower oil
b. bitter orange flower oil
c. lemon flower oil
d. grapeseed oil
b. bitter orange flower oil
What potted plant helps to repel bugs and insects and is essential for companion planting?
a. geranium
b. ginger
c. clary sage
d. bergamot
a. geranium
Distilled Citrus aurantifolia essential oil can be described as
a. Sharp, fresh, with a citrus disinfectant like aroma
b. Fresh with an aroma reminiscent of fresh lime
c. Sweet, with a balsamic-like aroma
d. Light, with a fresh-camphoraceous aroma
a. Sharp, fresh, with a citrus disinfectant like aroma
Which of the following constituents found in Citrus aurantifolia provides support for gastroesophageal reflux disease and heartburn?
a. Alpha-linalol
b. Linalyl acetate
c. Delta-limonene
d. Beta-pinene
c. Delta-limonene
True or False: Geranium essential oil never leaves a stain on the perfume blotter.
False
Which of the following statements about distilled lemon essential oil is true?
a. It is less expensive than oil prepared by expression and considered an inferior product.
b. It is less expensive than oil prepared by expression and considered a superior product.
c. It is more expensive than oil prepared by expression and considered an inferior product.
d. It is more expensive than oil prepared by expression and considered a superior product.
a. It is less expensive than oil prepared by expression and considered an inferior product.
Which essential oil acts as an antidepressant and can counteract an absence of cheerfulness or diminishing function activity?
a. Tea tree Australia
b. Cypress
c. Sweet orange
d. Tea tree New Zealand
c. Sweet orange
True or False: Storage of Citrus aurantifolia essential oil is very important, as the limonene content will oxidize very quickly and spoil the oil.
True
Citrus aurantifolia is distilled or cold-pressed from which parts of the tree?
a. Leaves and twigs
b. Root and bark
c. Fruit and peel
d. All of the above
c. Fruit and peel
Rose harvesting takes place during which time of year?
a. early fall
b. early spring
c. late spring to early summer
d. late summer
c. late spring to early summer
Ylang ylang essential oil should be diluted to at least what percentage in a finished product?
a. 1%
b. 2%
c. 0.8%
d. 0.5%
c. 0.8%
Which part of the plant is distilled to produce Roman chamomile essential oil?
a. leaves
b. flowers
c. roots
d. bark
b. flowers
Clary sage oil is extracted from _________.
a. The root
b. The lower leaves
c. The stalk
d. The fresh flowering tops
d. The fresh flowering tops
What essential oil was extremely popular in France as a perfume fixative and is still used extensively in perfumery for its exceptional holding power?
a. bergamot
b. chamomile
c. clary sage
d. eucalyptus
c. clary sage
Which of the following constituents found in Lavandula intermedia provides support for coughs, colds, and flu?
a. Neryl acetate
b. Geranyl acetate
c. Camphor
d. Beta-ocimene
c. Camphor
When tested on a perfume blotter steam distilled Lavandula intermedia essential oil
a. stains the blotter slightly leaving no aroma on the perfume blotter after 24 hours.
b. stains the blotter slightly leaving sweet balsamic dry-out note on the perfume blotter after 24 hours.
c. leaves no stain on the blotter and dries quickly leaving no aroma on the perfume blotter after 24 hours.
d. leaves no stain on the perfume blotter and only a light camphor note remains on the perfume blotter after 24 hours.
d. leaves no stain on the perfume blotter and only a light camphor note remains on the perfume blotter after 24 hours.
The aroma of steam distilled Lavandula xintermedia essential oil can be described as
a. Camphoraceous and green.
b. Balsamic and fresh.
c. Sweet and balsamic.
d. Camphoraceous and earthy.
a. Camphoraceous and green.
Which essential oil has pain relieving qualities when used topically?
a. Lavender
b. Juniper
c. Rose
d. Both a and b
d. Both a and b
True or False: Lavender oil counteracts stomach acidity.
False
What parts of the peppermint plant are used to make the essential oil?
a. flowers only
b. leaves, flowers, and stems
c. roots
d. seeds
b. leaves, flowers, and stems
All of the following are characteristics of peppermint oil EXCEPT:
a. feels very oily and does not evaporate when rubbed between fingers.
b. clear to pale yellow or pale olive color
c. fresh, strong, somewhat grassy, minty aroma
d. It does not leave a stain on the blotter.
a. feels very oily and does not evaporate when rubbed between fingers.
The 4 primary chemotypes of Rosemary Officinalis are
a. Cymene, Camphor, Verbenone, Myrcene
b. Cineole, Camphor, Verbenone, Myrcene
c. Geraniol, Camphor, Verbenone, Myrcene
d. Carvacrol, Camphor, Verbenone, Myrcene
b. Cineole, Camphor, Vernenone, Myrcene
Rosemary oil is _________ from the flowering tops of Rosmarinus officinalis.
a. cold pressed
b. warm pressed
c. distilled
d. solvent extracted
c. distilled
The Latin name of Rosemary verbenone is:
a. Rosmarinus officinalis ct verbenone
b. Rosmarinus angustifolia ct verbenone
c. Rosmarinus vulgaris ct verbenone
d. Rosmarinus verbenia ct verbenone
a. Rosmarinus officinalis ct verbenone
True or False: Rose R. damascena oil has a warm, deep floral, slightly spicy, rich, honey-like odor.
True
True or False: Ylang ylang essential oil has hypotensive action.
True
True or False: Chamomile Roman C. noble has a warm, sweet, herbaceous, fruity aroma.
True
If you had a history of low blood pressure, which of the following oils should you avoid for prolonged use?
a. Clary sage
b. Chamomile
c. Bergamot
a. Clary sage
True or False: Lavandin oil is not as effective and is more expensive than L. angustifolia to fragrance soaps and air fresheners.
False
Lavandula intermedia is steam distilled from which part of the plant?
a. Leaves
b. Roots
c. Fruit
d. Flowers
d. Flowers
Which herb was used by the Romans as a strewing and bathing herb?
a. lavender
b. lemon
c. bergamot
d. juniper
a. lavender
True or False: Peppermint is considered a top note.
True
All of the following are characteristics of rosemary essential oil EXCEPT:
a. pale yellow to almost colorless
b. strong, fresh, woody, herbaceous, somewhat minty, forest-like odor
c. mild, fresh, floral, minty odor
c. mild, fresh, floral, minty odor
Which essential oil has shown promise in regrowing hair?
a. rosemary
b. rose
c. aloe vera
d. sweet almond oil
a. rosemary
Which herb was put into the pharaohs’ tombs in Egypt to help them remember their previous lives?
a. rosemary
b. rose
c. sandalwood
d. thyme
a. rosemary
All of the following are characteristics of rose essential oil EXCEPT:
a. colorless
b. pale yellow
c. sweet yet spicy floral aroma
d. crystallizes at low temperatures
a. colorless
Which of the following essential oils is said to improve with age?
a. sweet orange
b. tea tree Australia
c. lavender
d. ylang ylang
d. ylang ylang
What is the current correct Latin name for Roman Chamomile?
a. Citrus aurantium var. bergamia
b. Salvia sclarea
c. Chamaemelum nobile
d. Chamomilla officinalis
c. Chamaemelum nobile
All of the following are characteristics of essential oil of lavender EXCEPT:
a. colorless, pale yellow or yellowish green oil.
b. feels slick between the fingers and is quick to absorb.
c. has a fresh and camphoraceous aroma.
d. it leaves a stain on the blotter.
d. it leaves a stain on the blotter.
True or False: A clinical trial found rose R. damascena essential oil relieved dysmenorrhea pain (painful menstrual cycles).
True
True or False: Chamomile Roman C. noble has a warm, sweet, herbaceous, fruity aroma.
True
The Latin name for clary sage is
a. Citrus aurantium var. bergamia
b. Salvia sclarea
c. Eucalyptus globulus
d. Pelargonium graveolens
b. Salvia sclarea
Respiratory system support is provided by which of the following constituents found in Lavandula intermedia?
a. Neryl acetate
b. Geranyl acetate
c. Beta-ocimene
d. Camphor
d. Camphor
Lavandula intermedia is steam distilled from which part of the plant?
a. Leaves
b. Roots
c. Fruit
d. Flowers
d. Flowers
Which of the following therapeutic actions does Lavandula intermedia provide?
a. Anti-anxiety
b. Sedative
c. Cholagogue
d. Hypotensive
a. Anti-anxiety
