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Final Exam Review Flashcards

1
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How to Make a Perfume (Instructions)

A

1) Concept, strength, type
2) Fixative - Rosewood or Lavender
3) Blend oils then add alcohol (pure grain alcohol or vodka)
4) Store for 4-6 weeks.

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Perfume Dilutions

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Perfume: 15-20% essential oils, 80% alcohol, 5% distilled water

Cologne: 3-5% essential oils, 70% alcohol, 20-25% distilled water

Splash Cologne: 1-3% essential oils, 70-80% alcohol, 20-30% distilled water

Perfume Oil: Use jojoba oil and combine up to 50% essential oil to carrier oil (1ml vial = 10 drops of ea)

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3
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Who perfected the art of Aromatherapy?

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Egyptians

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What country made an important contribution to the study of plant medicine by classifying and indexing the knowledge they got from the Egyptians?

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Greece

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5
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Who is credited with perfecting the art of distillation?

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Avicenna

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6
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Commercial production of essential oils began in Grasse, France around

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1530

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7
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Who is credited with coining the term, “aromatherapy”?

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Rene Maurice Gattefosse

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8
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You can protect essential oils by

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Storing them in a dark cool place

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9
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The time is takes for an essential oils to penetrate the skin varies by usually takes

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20-70 minutes

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10
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Pimenta racemosa

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West Indian Bay

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11
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Ociumum basilicum is effective for treating

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Nervous debility, stress, depression

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12
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Which of the following is not a true essential oil?

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Benzoin

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13
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What does photo-sensitive mean?

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Can cause skin pigmentation when applied before exposure to sunlight

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14
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Bergamot oil is expressed from

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From the peel of the fruit

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15
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Black Pepper oil is a rubefacient. This means the oil could

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Cause redness to the skin, possibly irritation

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16
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To help with your studies, a good essential oil to use as a mental stimulant is

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Bay

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17
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Piper nigrum is the botanical name for

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Black Pepper

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18
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An essential oil that is hypertensive

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Raises blood pressure

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19
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Using an emmenagogue essential oil will help with

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Inducing and/or regulating your menstrual cycle

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20
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An essential oil that is mucolytic

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Breaks down mucous

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21
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Which essential oil is recommended for treating epilepsy?

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Basil

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22
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Dr. Palolo Rvesti, author of In Search of Perfumes Lost , researched

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The use of citrus oils to treat depression

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23
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The most common extraction method of essential oils is

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Steam distillation

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24
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With hydro-diffusion steam is produced

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Above the plant material

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25
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When an essential oil is rectified, it means it has been

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purified by re-distillation

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26
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When an essential oil in citrus fruits is found

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In the little sacs under the rind

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27
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Two main qualities of hydrosols are

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Anti-septic and anti-inflammatory

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28
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Gas chromatography is an apparatus that records

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Chemical constituents present in an essential oil

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29
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One of the advantages of using fractioned coconut oil is

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Indefinite shelf life

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30
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Carrier oils for aromatherapy should be

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cold pressed

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31
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An essential oil that is effective in treating neuralgia is

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Cajeput

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32
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Cardamom essential oil is especially helpful for problems of the

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Digestive system

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33
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One of the prime uses for Carrot Seed essential oil is

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Skin Care

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34
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Cedrus atlantica

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Cedarwood

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35
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A characteristic of German Chamomile is that it’s colour is

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Bluish-green

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36
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Chamaemelum nobile

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children’s ailments

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37
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Melaluca cajeput

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Evergreen tree

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38
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Wheatgerm oil is a natural antioxidant because of it’s high source of:

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Vitamin E

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39
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What carrier oil is recommended for painful, inflamed joints, sprains and bruises?

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Safflower oil

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40
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Essential oils from trees, such as cedarwoof atlas, often have a

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Grounding effect

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41
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Essential oils from citrus fruits are extracted by

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expression

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42
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To prevent contamination of an essential oil, it is best to

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Avoid touching the dropper to the skin

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43
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What is the maximum number of essential oils to use in a blend

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5

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44
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What is the maximum strength you should make a blend?

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5%

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45
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A synergy is a blend of oils that

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produces more effective results than when using individual oils alone

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46
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How many drops of essential oils would be in a 4% dilution in 65mL carrier oil?

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52

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47
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Which of the following statements respresents a top note

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gives first impression, evaporates quickly

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48
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Adding a base note to a blend has the effect of:

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Deepening the blend having an emotional and spiritual effect

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49
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Three essential oils that are recommended for dry skin would be:

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Benzoin, Frankincense & palmarosa

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50
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As well as being an antidepressant, this oil is also recommended as a cell regenerator for treating aged, wrinkled skin

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Clary Sage

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51
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How do we perceive odour?

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By olfactory epithelium

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52
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Which of the following essential oils could be irritating to the skin?

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Cinnamon

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53
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Which of the following essential oils has the most drug like effect and shouldn’t e used i alcohol has been consumed/

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Clary Sage

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54
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Syzigium aromaticum is the botanical name for which of the following essential oils?

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Clove Bud

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55
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Which of the following is considered the herb of happiness with aphrodisiac properties?

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Coriander

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56
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Cupressus sempervirens is excellent for treating?

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All spasmodic coughs

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57
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Which of the following essential oils aid in digestion?

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Coriander

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58
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Cajeput, coriander & cyress are all good for treating

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Rheumatism

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59
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How many drops of essential oil would you use in a 30mL bottle to make a 3 percent blend?

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18 drops

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60
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To treat varicose veins, you could use a compress of

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Cajeput and cypress

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61
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Cinnamon Leaf, Clove Bud and Coriander are all:

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Stomachic

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62
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Salvia sclarea is very effective for treating

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Menstrual problems

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63
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All organic substances contain

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Carbons

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64
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Monoterpenes are made up of

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10 C atoms joined together

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65
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Essential oils may generally be regarded as good oils to use on children and the elderly if they contain a high percentage of

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Alcohols

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66
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Diterpenes have a

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Balancing effect on hormonal system

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67
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Phenols are

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Powerful antiseptics and bactericidal

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68
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Geraniol, linalol and alpha-terpineol are all

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Alcohols

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69
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Esters are

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Generally safe for young and elderly

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70
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Which eucalyptus essential oil is best for treating the upper respiratory system?

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globus

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71
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Which eucalyptus essential oil is mild for the skin?

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radiata

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72
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Which eucalyptus oil makes a good insect repellent?

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Citriodora

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73
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Foeniculum vulgare can be used in a mouthwash to treat:

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gums

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74
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Bosweillia carteri is especially beneficial for

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Soothing mind and emotions

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75
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An essential oil especially beneficial for treating fibrocystic breasts is

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Geranium

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76
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Zingiber officinale is noted for its effects on the

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digestive system

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77
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Geranium essential oil is an all round balancer, especially for:

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women

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78
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Two uses for geranium essential oil are

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Balances hormones, good for circulation

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79
Q

An essential oil effective for treating rheumatic pain and neuralgia is

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Ginger

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80
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Which essential oil has a high percentage of phenols?

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Fennel

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81
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Sweet fennel and ginger would work well together to treat

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Digestive system

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82
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An essential oil that is a strong diuretic is

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Fennel

83
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Painful legs from varicose veins will benefit from a blend of

A

Cypress & rosemary

84
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Which carrier oil is contraindicated for hepatitis or AIDS patients

A

St. John’s Wort

85
Q

Photosensitive essential oils, when applied before sun exposure can cause

A

Skin Pigmentation

86
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Toxic reactions to essential oils usually occur only when

A

recommended dose is exceeded

87
Q

Dermal toxicity is indicated by

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local inflammation of the skin with itchiness

88
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Two essential oils that could have a psychotropic effect are

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Clary sage and nutmeg

89
Q

How many drops of EO are recommended for a bath?

A

5-10

90
Q

To do a steam inhalation to a bow of very hot water, add:

A

4 drops of essential oil

91
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Cold compresses are a good treatment for

A

injuries and sprains

92
Q

Citrus paradisi EO is obtained by

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expression of the peel of the fruit

93
Q

An excellent tonic for the lymphatic system is

A

grapefruit

94
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When treating bruises it is good to use an anti-hematoma oil such as:

A

Helichrysum

95
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Hyssop EO is beneficial for

A

Releasing emotional pain

96
Q

An excellent oil to use at childbirth as it stimulated uterine muscles is

A

jasmine

97
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Jasmine is an absolute and is extracted by

A

Solvent extraction

98
Q

Juniperus communis has similar actions and is from the same family as

A

Cupressus sempervirens

99
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Lavandula hybrida is a hybrid invented by crossing

A

True lavender and spike lavender

100
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An excellent EO to diffuse for pneumonia is

A

Lavender

101
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True lavender grows only

A

at high altitudes

102
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Two EO that are safe to use for children are

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R. Chamomile & lavander

103
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The ruaceae family’s main characterists are

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Cooling, refreshing, digestive and skin care

104
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Bosweilla carterii and Commiphora myrrha are members of what family?

A

Burseraceae

105
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Which plant family produces the greatest number of essential oils?

A

Labiatae

106
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What family do the highly antiseptic essential oils of cajeput, eucalyptus and tea tree belong to?

A

Myrtaceae

107
Q

What family do all the citrus oils belong to?

A

Rutaceae

108
Q

What oil in the Myristicaceae family that is a powerful brain stimulant?

A

Nutmeg

109
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Juniper and cypress oils both belong to what family?

A

Cupressaceae

110
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What plant family do herbs belong to?

A

Labiatae

111
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Fennel, coriander and carrot seed all belong to which family?

A

Umbelliferae

112
Q

If a client reports symptoms of headaches, nausea and dizziness after a treatment you should

A

Explain that the body is detoxifying and the reaction is normal

113
Q

A precaution to Citrus Limon

A

It is phototoxic

114
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Palamrosa and Vetiver are members o the Gramineae family, along with which essential oil that is also diluted from grass?

A

Lemongrass

115
Q

Origanum marjorana is very effective for

A

Calming and regulating the nervous system

116
Q

The herb lemon balm is known as

A

Melissa officinalis

117
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Mandarin is an exceptional essential oil for treating

A

Pregnancy

118
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A caution of Citrus aurantifolia is that it is

A

Phototoxic

119
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Which of the following essential oils are both hypotensive?

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Marjoram and lemon

120
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Which of the following EO is often adulterated?

A

Melissa

121
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An effective blend for treating arthritis would be

A

Lemon, Marjoram and Cedarwood

122
Q

What system are memories of odours stored in?

A

Limbic system

123
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Olfactory system is part of the

A

Nervous System

124
Q

How do we perceive odour?

A

Olfactory epithelium

125
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Our sense of smell has a great influence on the function of what system?

A

Central nervous system

126
Q

Where precisely is the hypothalamus located?

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top of the brainstem, centre of the brain

127
Q

Which of the following blends would be most effective for treating depression?

A

Neroli, bergamot and sandalwood

128
Q

Commiphora myrrha from the Burseraecae family is especially good for treating

A

Wounds, has a strong anti-inflammatory action

129
Q

Citrus aurantium amara is the botanical name for

A

Bitter orange

130
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Which essential oil can be hallucinogenic when used in high doses?

A

Nutmeg

131
Q

If you were wanting to treat nervous and intellectua fatigue which two essential oils would you choose?

A

Bay & nutmeg

132
Q

Which scent has been recorded as being the oldest known perfume dating back over 3000 years

A

Myrrh

133
Q

For treating aging skin and wrinkles, these two essential oils should work effectively

A

Neroli and myrrh

134
Q

Melaluca viridiflora is an excellent for treating

A

sinusitis

135
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An essential oil that is in the same botanical family as Commiphora myrrha and has the same properties of wound healing and expectorant is

A

Frankincense

136
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Which essential oils are produced from the same tree?

A

Bitter orange and neroli

137
Q

Niaouli is an essential oil high in oxides which are

A

mucolytic and expectorant

138
Q

Myristica fragrans is produced by steam distillation of

A

The kernel of the fruit

139
Q

Citrus essential oils have a pleasant aroma and are generally

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Refreshing and uplifting

140
Q

Myrrh is a thick resin and a base note - what are it’s qualities?

A

Grounding & sedative

141
Q

Which blend will have the best therapeutic results for treating depression?

A

The blend that is the most appealing to the individual

142
Q

This essential oil is in the same family as Eucalyptus and si also used to treat respiratory problems

A

Myrtle

143
Q

The recommended dilution for pregnant women is

A

1 percent

144
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EOs recommended for treating young children are

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Lavender and roman chamomile

145
Q

Oils safe for pregnant women

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Geranium, mandarin, roman chamomile

146
Q

Pleasant and safe essential oil to use in the bath for treating a pregnant woman?

A

Lavender

147
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Treating digestive issues for a pregnant woman, which EO are best.

A

Roman Chamomile

148
Q

Which EO is excellent for treating pregnancy as it has a harmonizing effect on the body and mind

A

Tangerine / Mandarin

149
Q

Palmarosa, lemongrass and vetiver are all grasses and belong to which family?

A

Gramineae

150
Q

A good blend for preventing stretch marks would be:

A

Tangerine in jojoba oil

151
Q

As palmarosa has cell regenerating properties it is excellent to use for

A

skin care

152
Q

Which of the following EO is used as an aphrodisiac

A

patchouli

153
Q

Which of the following EO is recommended for treating prostatitis?

A

Pine

154
Q

Petitgrain is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of what tree?

A

Orange

155
Q

Because os it’s stimulating properties, it is recommended that Mentha piperita not be used:

A

At night

156
Q

A good oil to diffuse to help prevent epidemics of contagious diseases is

A

Pine

157
Q

Patchouli and petitgrain are both effective for treating

A

depression

158
Q

To treat a headache, rub a drop of this oil on your temples

A

peppermint

159
Q

To effectively prevent stretch makrs, how long should the oil blend be used?

A

End of 4th month until 6-7 weeks after baby is born

160
Q

To treat postnatal depression it is wise to use uplifting oils such as

A

Grapefruit and mandarin

161
Q

You can blend petitgrain with tangerine to try to create the exquisite scent of

A

Neroli

162
Q

Which of the following EO may be helpful in treating shingles

A

Peppermint

163
Q

What EO are great for treating muscular pain?

A

Rosemary

164
Q

Which EO is effective for treating a sore throat by rubbing 1 or 2 drops on the throat of an adult?

A

Sandalwood

165
Q

The EO of rose produces an absolute which is highly concentrated viscous, semi-solid perfume material. How is it extracted?

A

Solvent extraction

166
Q

What is the common extraction method for rose otto?

A

Water distillation

167
Q

Best oils for depression and emotional problems?

A

Bergamot and rose

168
Q

Which EO is noted for it’s hormonally balancing qualities?

A

Rose

169
Q

Oil blend for aging skin

A

Rose, rosemary and sandalwood in macadamia nut oil

170
Q

Rosemary and sage work well together for treating which of the following?

A

Hair and scalp

171
Q

Rosmarinus officinalis is a herb and a member of which family?

A

Labiatae

172
Q

Which oil is noted as a mental stimulant to help you with your studies?

A

Rosemary

173
Q

Aniba rosaeodora is the botanical name for

A

Rosewood

174
Q

Where does rosewood essential oil come from?

A

Trees of rain forest in South America

175
Q

The botanical name for common sage EO is:

A

Salvia officinalis

176
Q

Which of the following EO whould be used sparingly when blending?

A

Rosewood

177
Q

What country produces Santalum album EO?

A

India

178
Q

While Sandalwood has many uses, it is especially effective for treating

A

Genito-urinary conditions

179
Q

Which of the following EO is a top note? (Rose, Rosewood, Rosemary & Sage)

A

Sage

180
Q

Which of the following is a base note, excellent for grounding, elevating and balancing certain chakras?

A

Sandalwood

181
Q

Sage EO has a fairly high concentration of ketones therefore your should consider

A

Best to use in low dose for a short period of time

182
Q

Which of the following oils and anti-depressants? (rose, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood, sage)

A

Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sage

183
Q

Melaluca alternifolia is the botanical name

A

Tea tree

184
Q

If a person is feeling weak and physically debilitated a good choice of oil would be

A

Thyme

185
Q

Which of the following would be the best antiseptic for treating wounds?

A

Tea tree

186
Q

Why is it recommended to use ylang ylang in moderation?

A

Hypertensive

187
Q

Which EO is known as the essence of tranquillity?

A

Can cause headaches

188
Q

Canaga odorata is the botanical name for

A

Ylang-ylang

189
Q

Vetiver is a grass and belongs to the Gramineae family. Which of the following EO is also in the Gramineae family? (Geranium, palmarosa, petitgrain, patchouli)

A

Palmarosa

190
Q

Which EO is hypertensive?

A

Thyme, Rosemary, Sage

191
Q

Which EO is hypotensive?

A

Ylang Ylang, Orange, Lemon

192
Q

Which EO is recommended for treating herpes simplex?

A

Tea Tree

193
Q

Members of the Myrtaceae include:

A

Tea Tree and Bay

194
Q

Which family is highly antiseptic ad good for fighting infections?

A

Myrtaceae

195
Q

The family benzoin belongs to has anticatarrhal and expectorant qualities and has powerful skin-healing effects. Which family is it?

A

Styracaeae

196
Q

What caution should you consider when using essential oils with a high phenol content?

A

Use in low concentration for short periods

197
Q

Which EO is konwn by either of these names, Syzygium aromaticum or Eugenia aromatia

A

Clove Bud

198
Q

Because lavender contains a high percentage of alcohols and ester it can be considered:

A

Gentle and safe

199
Q

Citrus EO are nice to diffuse and are noted for

A

Their uplifting effect

200
Q

Red oils can be effective for balancing the bas chakra

A

Myrrh and patchouli

201
Q

Which family is anti-rheumatic and helps reduce cellulite?

A

Cupressaceae

202
Q

The azulene content makes this oil blue. The deep the shade of blue, the more azulene it contains

A

Yarrow

203
Q

When you want to revitalize and energize the whole body, the Essential oil to massage the lower back with is

A

Black spruce

204
Q

This EO is effective for harmonizing the physical, spiritual, astral and mental bodies

A

Canadian Tsuga

Aromatherapy (10 decks)

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