Mod12 Flashcards
Which of the following is the Latin name of the anise essential oil preferred for clinical aromatherapy?
Pimpinella anisum
Anise has an affinity for which body system?
Digestive
What is the botanical family that anise belongs to?
Apiaceae
The quality of which oil depends on the quantity of anethole.
Pimpinella anisum
Anise is contraindicated for which of the following conditions?
All of the above
Anise is an effective antiseptic. This action is thought to be due to which of the following constituents?
methyl chavicol
Recent research has shown that inhaling diffused black pepper essential oil has the potential to reduce cravings for what substance?
Nicotine
If you suffer from kidney problems, you should avoid using
Black pepper hydrosol
The Latin name for black pepper is
Piper nigrum
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.
rubefacient
Piper nigrum belongs to which botanical family?
Piperaceae
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
Clove
To what botanical family does clove belong?
Myrtaceae
The Latin name for clove is
Syzygium aromaticum
Which essential oil has been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation and platelet-activating factor (PAF)
Clove
The aroma of which oil has a very high intensity and is considered a top note.
Ocimum basilicum
The RDD for which oil in this module is Adult: Internally: 1-drop three times daily, for a maximum of two weeks
Pimpinella anisum
Which oil is wonderful both before and after exercise. It can assist with endurance and stamina.
Piper nigrum
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
Piper nigrum
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?
Clove
Clove bud essential oil is an effective antiviral and antioxidant. This action is thought to be due to which of the following constituents?
Eugenol
Which essential oil has been shown to inhibit platelet aggregation and platelet-activating factor (PAF)
Clove