Lesson 4 Flashcards
How would you describe the safety issues for oils high in ketones? Can you generalize?
Not all ketone components have the same concerns. Some are considered totally safe, and others require caution.
Peppermint is high in components from what other chemical family, besides ketones, that you have studied so far?
Monoterpenols
Spike Lavender is high in components from what other chemical family, besides ketones, that you have studied so far?
Monoterpenols
What is a chemotype of Thyme, with anti-infectious and skin nourishing properties, that you could add to a blend?
Thyme ct. linalool
What is one component present in Rosemary and Spike Lavender that requires caution for pregnant women or people with epilepsy?
Camphor
What percent dilution should you use for oils high in phenols and aldehydes?
1%
Which two main components are found in both Lemongrass and Melissa?
Neral and geranial
Which two of the three chemical families covered in this lesson have oils that are known to be potentially skin-irritating?
Aldehydes and phenols
Is the chemistry of a plant’s hydrosol the same as that of its essential oil?
No. Hydrosol and essential oil distilled from the same plant will have a different chemistry.
Lemongrass is highest in components from which chemical family?
Aldehydes
Vetiver is high in components from what two other chemical families, besides ketones, that you have studied so far?
Sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpenols
What are the therapeutic benefits of camphor? (Stuck? Go to “Therapeutic Components List” in the reference tabs.)
Analgesic, antitussive, cns stimulant, mucolytic
What chemical family does camphor belong to?
Ketones
What chemical family does linalool belong to?
Monoterpenols
What component in Clove is concerning to people with clotting disorders?
Eugenol
What does “cicatrisant” mean?
Facilitates skin cell regeneration and helps heal scars.
What is one of the main actions of oils high in phenols?
Most phenol rich oils are anti-infectious.
What is the guideline for using essential oils high in camphor?
Use for short periods of time in small amounts. Avoid with people with epilepsy, a high fever, or pregnant women.
What kind of aldehydes are we covering in this class?
Aliphatic aldehydes
What kinds of carriers do you want to avoid when making a blend to treat a fungal infection?
Any carrier that is thick and will coat the skin, not allowing it to breathe. Heavy body butter, anything containing beeswax, and even jojoba wouldn’t be ideal. Instead we would use a light carrier like aloe vera gel, or a lotion,
What percentage dilution should you stick to when making a child’s blend for acute pain?
1–2%
Will aldehydes oxidize easily? (Are they stable or unstable?)
Yes, they will oxidize easily. They are unstable molecules.
You are making a 1 oz (30 ml) blend in jojoba at a 3% dilution for a generally healthy person who has a cold. How many drops (maximum) of Thyme ct. thymol can you safely use?
5-6 (1% only)
You are working with a 68-year-old man who takes Coumadin to prevent blood clots. What essential oil should you leave out of his blends?
Clove and Thyme ct thymol
