Lesson 5 Flashcards
Along with Cardamom, which other high-oxide oil is great for the respiratory and digestive system?
Laurel Leaf
Name an oil from this lesson that is high in both oxides and esters:
Cardamom
Of the oils high in oxides, which has the highest percentage of oxides?
Eucalyptus globulus
What are the therapeutic properties of Bisabolol oxides? (Refer to the therapeutic component list in the reference tab for help.)
Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic
What is the method of extraction for Jasmine absolute?
Solvent extraction
What is the most common oxide component?
1,8 cineole
When making salt scrubs, what do you always want to keep in mind?
To add skin nourishing oils to the salt scrub
Which one of the oils high in esters is also high in monoterpenes, and is a great choice for steam blends?
Siberian Fir
Which two oils high in oxides contain camphor?
Rosemary ct. camphor and Spike Lavender
Considering the components that Cardamom is high in, what two systems does this oil specifically support?
Respiratory and digestive
Is Bergamot a top, middle or base note?
Top, and more specifically top-middle note.
Is Cardamom a warming or cooling oil?
Warming
Is Helichrysum italicum a top, middle or base note?
Middle
Is Ylang Ylang a top, middle or base note?
Base, and more specifically middle–base note.
What are the main oxide components of German Chamomile?
Bisabolol oxides
What are two ester-rich oils that come with significant safety concerns?
Birch and Wintergreen.
What is the common name for Matricaria recutita?
German Chamomile
What is the Latin name for Ravintsara ct. 1,8-cineole?
Cinnamomun camphora
What part of the plant is Jasmine essential oil extracted from?
Flowers
What therapeutic action do most essential oils rich in ethers and esters have in common?
Antispasmodic
When blending oils high in 1,8-cineole, what are the safety concerns?
Use caution with people with asthma. Do not use with infants or children under ten years old.
Which chemical family has components with more safety concerns: ethers or esters?
Ethers
Which chemical family in this lesson has oils that are significantly sedative, balancing and soothing?
Esters
Which essential oil has a significant percentage of 1,8 cineole in it (about 50%): Ravintsara (with a “t”) or Ravensara (with no “t”)?
Ravintsara
Which oil has oxides present other than 1,8-cineole?
German Chamomile
Ylang Ylang is known for its calming effects. What is another major therapeutic property of it?
Slow a rapid heart beat.
