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