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Lesson 1 - Test Questions Flashcards

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1
Q

Who was the first person to coin the phrase ‘aromatherapie’?

A

Rene-Maurice Gattefosse

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Which country has never lost the tradition of using herbs and aromatics from ancient times?

A

India

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As with India, the Chinese also have a long history with the use of aromatics. When did Emperor Huang Ti write “The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine”?

A

2500 BC

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Egypt has long been thought of as the birthplace of medicine, perfumery and pharmacy. A perfume of the time, well-known as ‘Kephi’, was composed of how many different ingredients?

A

16

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To treat their wounds, Greek soldiers carried and ointment made with what?

A

Myrrh

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Which Greek physician was credited for founding cold cream?

A

Galen

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Who is crediting with perfecting the distillation process which began in Mesopotamia?

A

Avicenna (AD980-1037)

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8
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Which army surgeon used essential oils to treat war wounds during the Indochina war from 1948-1959?

A

Jean Valentine’s (1920 - 1995)

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9
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Expressed Bergamot has what contraindication (caution)?

A

Photoxic. Do not use on skin if exposed to sunlight or UV rays.

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10
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Which 3 conditions can ALL be addressed by Bergamot?

A) insect repellant, menopause, depression
B) depression, immune system booster, insect repellant
C) menstrual cramps, acne, loss of appetite

A

B. Depression, immune system booster, insect repellant

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11
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What is the Latin name for Bergamot?

A) Citrus x limonum
B) Citrus aurantium
C) Citrus bergamia

A

C.

Citrus bergamia

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12
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Bergamot is a top note, middle note or base note?

A

Top note.

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13
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Which botanical family does Bergamot belong to?

A

Rutaceae

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Bergamot is considered to have an affinity with the genitor-urinary tract, lungs, or heart?

A

Heart

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15
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The extraction method for Bergamot is:

A

Steam distillation

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16
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Essential oils are: chemical substances found in plants, which dissolve easily in water; highly flammable substances which do not dissolve in water; fatty oils; or, none of the above.

A

Highly flammable substances which do not dissolve in water.

17
Q

Top notes are: both uplifting and calming; generally more relaxing; evaporate the quickest; or, none of the above?

A

The quickest to evaporate.

18
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Bottom/base notes are: both uplifting and calming; generally more relaxing; the quickest to evaporate; or, none of the above.

A

Generally more relaxing.

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Middle notes are: both uplifting and calming; generally more relaxing; the quickest to evaporate; or, none of the above.

A

Both uplifting and calming.

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