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Mod12 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is the Latin name of the anise essential oil preferred for clinical aromatherapy?

A

Pimpinella anisum

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2
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Anise has an affinity for which body system?

A

Digestive

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3
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What is the botanical family that anise belongs to?

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Apiaceae

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4
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The quality of which oil depends on the quantity of anethole.

A

Pimpinella anisum

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5
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Anise is contraindicated for which of the following conditions?

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All of the above

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6
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Anise is an effective antiseptic. This action is thought to be due to which of the following constituents?

A

methyl chavicol

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7
Q

Recent research has shown that inhaling diffused black pepper essential oil has the potential to reduce cravings for what substance?

A

Nicotine

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8
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If you suffer from kidney problems, you should avoid using

A

Black pepper hydrosol

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9
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The Latin name for black pepper is

A

Piper nigrum

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10
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Fill in the blank: Black pepper may be a skin irritant but if it is well tolerated it can be administered as an effective __________ bringing increased blood supply to the skin surface.

A

rubefacient

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11
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Piper nigrum belongs to which botanical family?

A

Piperaceae

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12
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Which essential oil containing phenols can cause liver toxicity if the stated dose is exceeded or if it is administered longer than the recommended time

A

Clove

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13
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To what botanical family does clove belong?

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Myrtaceae

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14
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The Latin name for clove is

A

Syzygium aromaticum

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15
Q

Which essential oil has been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation and platelet-activating factor (PAF)

A

Clove

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16
Q

The aroma of which oil has a very high intensity and is considered a top note.

A

Ocimum basilicum

17
Q

The RDD for which oil in this module is Adult: Internally: 1-drop three times daily, for a maximum of two weeks

A

Pimpinella anisum

18
Q

Which oil is wonderful both before and after exercise. It can assist with endurance and stamina.

A

Piper nigrum

19
Q

Which oil can be characterized as a colorless to slightly greenish-gray oil with the characteristic aroma of pepper and a mild, non-pungent taste

A

Piper nigrum

20
Q

The household uses for which oil includes use in curries and pickled foods, where the antiseptic and preservative action is as useful as the flavor?

A

Clove

21
Q

Clove bud essential oil is an effective antiviral and antioxidant. This action is thought to be due to which of the following constituents?

A

Eugenol

22
Q

Which essential oil has been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation and platelet-activating factor (PAF)

A

Clove

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