Lesson 3 Flashcards
All the oils high in sesquiterpenols are considered the same “note.” Name that note:
Base
Cedarwood and Patchouli are both high in components from which two chemical families?
Sesquiterpenols and sesquiterpenes
Review the GC/MS for Spike Lavender and Lavender Angustifolia. Look at the ketone content for each. What component is more significant in Spike Lavender?
Camphor
What is a better choice to energetically ground a blend—Vetiver or Lemon?
Vetiver
What is the Latin name of the tree that produces Neroli, Petitgrain, and Bitter Orange essential oils?
Citrus aurantium var. amara
What is the molecular difference between sesquiterpenols and sesquiterpenes?
Sesquiterpenols have oxygen, in the form of an OH (Hydroxyl Group)
What is the name of the functional group for mono and sesquiterpenols?
OH, Hydroxyl
What other chemical family is significant in Tea Tree besides monoterpenols?
Monoterpenes
Which butter do you add into a body butter blend only after you take the mixture off the heat?
Shea butter
Which molecules are heavier, monoterpenols or sesquiterpenols?
Sesquiterpenols
Which oils high in sesquiterpenols are good antispasmodics?
Patchouli and Sandalwood
Which one oil listed in the sesquiterpenol chemical family has the most sesquiterpenols?
Sandalwood
Which substance gives a body butter blend a harder texture?
Beeswax
Which three oils high in monoterpenols have a distinctly “rosey” aroma?
Rose, Geranium, Palmarosa
Which two oils high in monoterpenols produce a chemotype of linalool?
Basil and Thyme
Would Vetiver be a good choice for your diffuser?
No—it’s too thick.
Pogostemon cablin is Latin for which plant?
Patchouli
Figure out the cost price for a 1 oz (30 ml) blend of jojoba with: Cedarwood 4 drops, Rosewood 4 drops, Vetiver 4 drops. Bottle cost is $1, jojoba is $99 per gallon, Cedarwood costs $10 for 1/2 oz, Rosewood costs $15 for 1/2 oz, Vetiver costs $18 for 1/2
Answer is $2.33. By the way, this would be lovely in your bath tonight
Is Sweet Marjoram warming or cooling?
Is Sweet Marjoram warming or cooling?
Warming
What are the therapeutic properties of linalool?
Sedative, antibacterial, antiviral, antianxiety, antispasmodic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and long-term immune support
What are three therapeutic properties that can be found in all four of the sesquiterpenol rich essential oils covered in this class?
Grounding, sedative, skin healing
What are two factors that influence an essential oil’s chemistry? (There are more than two, but you only need two to get this right.)
Country of origin, climate, method of distillation, and the season in which a plant is distilled.
What happens when an essential oil “antagonizes” a pharmaceutical drug?
The essential oil has slowed down, or counteracted, the effects of the drug.
What kinds of oils should you never use in a bath?
Any oils that come with skin irritation warnings.
What plant part is Vetiver essential oil extracted from?
Rootlets
Which monoterpenol-rich oil is produced by solvent extraction?
Rose Absolute
Which oil high in monoterpenols is made up primarily of linalool?
Rosewood
Which two essential oils should be avoided by ANY route for people taking anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin (Coumadin), and people with aspirin sensitivity?
Birch and Wintergreen
