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Lesson 5 Flashcards

1
Q

Along with Cardamom, which other high-oxide oil is great for the respiratory and digestive system?

A

Laurel Leaf

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2
Q

Name an oil from this lesson that is high in both oxides and esters:

A

Cardamom

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3
Q

Of the oils high in oxides, which has the highest percentage of oxides?

A

Eucalyptus globulus

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4
Q

What are the therapeutic properties of Bisabolol oxides? (Refer to the therapeutic component list in the reference tab for help.)

A

Anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic

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5
Q

What is the method of extraction for Jasmine absolute?

A

Solvent extraction

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6
Q

What is the most common oxide component?

A

1,8 cineole

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7
Q

When making salt scrubs, what do you always want to keep in mind?

A

To add skin nourishing oils to the salt scrub

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8
Q

Which one of the oils high in esters is also high in monoterpenes, and is a great choice for steam blends?

A

Siberian Fir

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9
Q

Which two oils high in oxides contain camphor?

A

Rosemary ct. camphor and Spike Lavender

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10
Q

Considering the components that Cardamom is high in, what two systems does this oil specifically support?

A

Respiratory and digestive

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11
Q

Is Bergamot a top, middle or base note?

A

Top, and more specifically top-middle note.

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12
Q

Is Cardamom a warming or cooling oil?

A

Warming

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13
Q

Is Helichrysum italicum a top, middle or base note?

A

Middle

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14
Q

Is Ylang Ylang a top, middle or base note?

A

Base, and more specifically middle–base note.

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15
Q

What are the main oxide components of German Chamomile?

A

Bisabolol oxides

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16
Q

What are two ester-rich oils that come with significant safety concerns?

A

Birch and Wintergreen.

17
Q

What is the common name for Matricaria recutita?

A

German Chamomile

18
Q

What is the Latin name for Ravintsara ct. 1,8-cineole?

A

Cinnamomun camphora

19
Q

What part of the plant is Jasmine essential oil extracted from?

A

Flowers

20
Q

What therapeutic action do most essential oils rich in ethers and esters have in common?

A

Antispasmodic

21
Q

When blending oils high in 1,8-cineole, what are the safety concerns?

A

Use caution with people with asthma. Do not use with infants or children under ten years old.

22
Q

Which chemical family has components with more safety concerns: ethers or esters?

A

Ethers

23
Q

Which chemical family in this lesson has oils that are significantly sedative, balancing and soothing?

A

Esters

24
Q

Which essential oil has a significant percentage of 1,8 cineole in it (about 50%): Ravintsara (with a “t”) or Ravensara (with no “t”)?

A

Ravintsara

25
Q

Which oil has oxides present other than 1,8-cineole?

A

German Chamomile

26
Q

Ylang Ylang is known for its calming effects. What is another major therapeutic property of it?

A

Slow a rapid heart beat.

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