Mod10 Flashcards
The botanical family of Cedar wood is
Pinaceae
The Latin name of Cedar is
Cedrus atlantica
Which oil is a possible abortifacient and so is contraindicated in pregnancy
Cedarwwood
Which of the following is considered a phlebotonic (acts as a tonic to the veins) and an adaptogenic
Cypress
Which of the following contains a sesquiterpene alcohol, which is thought to give the oil its characteristic ambergris and labdanum-like aroma
Cypress
Which of the following are characteristics of Cypress essential oil
Clear or pale yellow to olive- green liquid
Which essential of the following has thujone-like compounds. It should not be used during pregnancy or breast feeding and avoid in cases of hypertension
Cypress
Which perfumery terms relate to elemi essential oil
Lemony almost pepper like fragrance
Elemi belongs to which botanical family?
Burseraceae
the Latin name for Elemi is:
Canarium luzonicum
Elemi essential oil is best known as an effective antifungal. It has also been compared favorably against pharmaceutical liniments for relief of rheumatic and muscular pain. Which therapeutic action from those listed below would indicate this medical use.
Analgesic
Which of the following oil’s is referred to as poor man’s frankincense
Canarium luzonicum
Which essential oil comes from the Rutaceae family?
Grapefruit
Which plant is an evergreen tree with shiny, deep-green leaves and white- cream flowers?
Citrus paradisi
The correct Latin name for grapefruit is
Citrus paradisi
Which of the following is the RDA for cedarwood for adults:
One drop three times daily
Which constituent in Cedarwood is antifungal
Himachalol
Which oil is a possible abortifacient and so is contraindicated in pregnancy
Cedarwwood
Which essential of the following has thujone-like compounds. It should not be used during pregnancy or breast feeding and avoid in cases of hypertension
Cypress
Which of the following is considered a phlebotonic (acts as a tonic to the veins) and an adaptogenic
Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens var. stricta oil is recommended topically for which of the following conditions?
Both B and C
the Latin name for Elemi is:
Canarium luzonicum
Which of the following contains phellandrene, which is best avoided during pregnancy
Elemi
Elemi belongs to which botanical family
Burseraceae
Which of the following may produce skin sensitivity?
Canarium luzonicum
Which constituent of grapefruit essential oil has analgesic, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties?
Limonene
Which plant is an evergreen tree with shiny deep green leaves and white cream flowers
Citrus paradisi
Which essential oil is yellow too light or Amber Brown and somewhat sticky with a pleasant and long lasting balsamic aroma
Cedarwwood
Which of the following is the botanical family of Cupressus sempervirens var. stricta?
Cupressaceae
Which of the following is considered a phlebotonic (acts as a tonic to the veins) and an adaptogenic
Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens var. stricta oil is recommended topically for which of the following conditions?
Both B and C
Which of the following contains phellandrene, which is best avoided during pregnancy
Elemi
Which essential oil will deteriorate quickly if exposed to moisture, air, or light, and should be used within six months of purchasing?
Grapefruit
Cupressus sempervirens var. stricta oil is recommended topically for which of the following conditions?
Both B and C
Which of the following describes how elemi essential oil is produced
distillation of the resin
Which constituent of grapefruit essential oil has analgesic, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties?
Limonene
