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Therapeutic actions Flashcards

1
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Which essential oil is aphrodisiac?

A

Ylang ylang

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Which essential oil is antipruritic?

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Peppermint

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Which essential oil is cytophylactic?

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Patchouli

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Which essential oil is antibacterial?

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Eucalyptus smithii

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Which essential oil is anticatarrhal?

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Myrrh

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Which essential oil is antiseborrhoeic?

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Cedarwood

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Which essential oil is a febrifuge?

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Peppermint

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Which essential oil is immuno-stimulant?

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Tea tree

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Which essential oil is a partruient?

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Jasmine

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Which essential oil is sudorific?

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Tea tree

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Which essential oil is vasodilatory?

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Marjoram

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Which two essential oils are anti-allergic?

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Chamomile roman and german

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Which two essential oils are balancing?

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Geranium and Lavender

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Which two essential oils are cordial?

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Benzoin and Rosemary

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Which two essential oils are decongestant?

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Eucalyptus dives and smithii

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Which two essential oils are digestive?

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Pettitgrain and Thyme

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17
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Which two essential oils are galactagogue?

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Fennel and Jasmine

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18
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Which two essential oils are hypertensive?

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Rosemary and Thyme

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Which two essential oils are vasoconstrictive?

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Cypress and peppermint

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20
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Which three oils are antifungal?

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Cedarwood, Eucalyptus dives and Thyme

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Which three oils are antimicrobial?

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Fennel, Lavandin and Patchouli

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Which three oils are cephalic?

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Basil, Peppermint and Rosemary

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Which three oils are detoxifying?

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Lavender, Lemon and Neroli

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Which three oils are prophylactic?

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Basil, Eucalyptus globulus and Patchouli

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What oil would you use to help remove catarrh?

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Myrrh

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26
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What oil would you use to heighten sexual desire?

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Ylang ylang

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What oil would you use to help relieve the sensation of itching?

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Peppermint

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28
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What oil would you use to help with cell regeneration?

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Patchouli

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29
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What oil would you use to help reduce a fever?

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Peppermint

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30
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What oil would you use to help stimulate the immune system?

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Tea tree

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31
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What oil would you use to help increase perspiration?

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Tea tree

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32
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What oil would you use to help increase the dilation of capillaries?

A

Marjoram

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33
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Therapeutic actions of Basil

A

AntisepticAntispasmodicCephalicEmmenagogueTonicUpliftingWarmingProphylactic

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34
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Therapeutic actions of Benzoin

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CarminativeCordialExpectorantSedativeVulnerablyWarming

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Therapeutic actions of Bergamot

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AnalgesicAntisepticAntiviralCoolingRelaxingSedativeLaxative VermifugeUplifting

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Therapeutic actions of Cedarwood atlas

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AntisepticAnti fungalAntiseborrhoeicAstringentDiureticExpectorantMucoyliticNervineSedativeTonic

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Therapeutic actions of Chamomile Roman

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AnalgesiaAnti inflammatoryAntisepticAntispasmodicBactericidalEmmenagogue mildSedative nervous systemStomachicVulneraryVermifugeTonic

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38
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Therapeutic actions of Clary sage

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Anti inflammatoryAntispasmodicRelaxingSedativeTonicUpliftingHypotensive oil

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Therapeutic actions of Cypress

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AntispasmodicAstringentHaemostaticDiureticTonicUpliftingVasoconstrictive

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Therapeutic actions of Eucalyptus smithii

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Analgesic AntisepticAntiviralAntibacterialDecongestantExpectorantRubefacientStimulantUplifting

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41
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Therapeutic actions of Fennel

A

AntisepticAntispasmodicCarminativeDepurativeDiureticGalactagogueEmmenagogueLaxativeAnti microbialTonic

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Therapeutic actions of Frankincense

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EmmenagogueExpectorantRelaxingRube fanciestSedativeTonic

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Therapeutic actions of Geranium

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AstringentAntidepressantDiureticAnti inflammatory BalancingHaemostaticVulnerary VermifugeStimulantTonicUplifting

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Therapeutic actions of Ginger

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StimulatingTonicAnalgesicLaxativeWarmingRubefacientAntispasmodicStomachic

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45
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Therapeutic actions of Grapefruit

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AstringentDepurativeDiureticStimulantTonic Uplifting

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Therapeutic actions of Jasmine

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AntidepressantAntispasmodicGalactagogueParturientRelaxingSedativeTonic (uterine)

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Therapeutic actions of Juniper

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AntisepticAntispasmodicDepurativeDiureticEmmenagogueRelaxingSedativeStimulantTonicWarmingRubefacient

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Therapeutic actions of Lavender

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AnalgesicAnti inflammatoryAntisepticAntispasmodicAntiviralBalancingCoolingDetoxifyingFungicidalHypotensiveRelaxingSedativeTonic

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Therapeutic actions of Lemon

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AntisepticAntiviralDetoxifyingDepurativeDiureticFungicidalHaemostaticHypotensiveStimulantTonicUplifting

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Therapeutic actions of Lemongrass

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AntidepressantAntisepticAstringentStimulantTonicUplifting

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Therapeutic actions of Mandarin

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AntiviralCarminativeRelaxingAntispasmodicTonicSedative Uplifting

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Therapeutic actions of Marjoram

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AnalgesicAntispasmodicEmmenagogueRelaxingSedativeTonicNervineLaxativeVulneraryVasodilatoryWarmingHypotensive

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Therapeutic actions of Myrrh

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Anti catarrhalAnti inflammatoryAntisepticCarminativeCicatrisantCoolingEmmenagogueExpectorantFungicidalSedativeVulneraryStimulant , digestive and pulmonaryTonic

54
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Therapeutic actions of Neroli

A

AntidepressantAntispasmodicCicatrisantDetoxifyingRelaxingSedativeTonicUplifting

55
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Therapeutic actions of Orange sweet

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AntidepressantAntispasmodicAntiviralHypotensiveSedativeStimulant digestive, lymphaticStomachicUplifting

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Therapeutic actions of Patchouli

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AntidepressantAnti inflammatoryCytophylacticDiureticFungicidalSedativeTonicAnti microbialNervineProphylacticUplifting

57
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Therapeutic actions of Black pepper

A

AnalgesicAntispasmodicRubefacientTonicStomachic

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Therapeutic actions of Peppermint

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AnalgesicAntisepticAntispasmodicAntiviralAntipruriticCarminativeCephalicCoolingDigestive tonicExpectorantFebrifugeStimulantStomachicVermifugeUpliftingVasoconstrictive

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Therapeutic actions of Petitgrain

A

AntidepressantAntisepticAntispasmodicDigestiveRelaxingStimulant. Digestive and nervousNervineTonicUplifting

60
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Therapeutic actions of Rose damask

A

AntidepressantAntisepticAntispasmodicAntiviralAstringentBactericidalCicatrisantDepurativeEmmenagogueHaemostaticRelaxing SedativeLaxativeTonic

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Therapeutic actions of Rosemary

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AnalgesicAntisepticAntispasmodicAntiviralAstringentCephalicDiureticEmmenagogueHypertensiveRubefacientStimulantNervineVulneraryCordialTonicUplifting

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Therapeutic actions of Sandalwood

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AntidepressantAntispasmodicAntisepticBactericidalCicatrisantExpectorantRelaxingSedativeTonic

63
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Therapeutic actions of Tea tree

A

Anti inflammatoryAntisepticAntiviralBactericidalCoolingFungicidalImmunostimulantSudorificVulneraryTonic

64
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Therapeutic actions of Thyme

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AntisepticAnti fungalAntispasmodicAstringentDigestiveExpectorantEmmenagogueHypertensiveMucoyliticNervineStimulantTonic

65
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Therapeutic actions of Vetiver

A

Relaxing RubefacientSedativeStimulantVermifugeNervineTonic

66
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Therapeutic actions of Ylang Ylang

A

AntidepressantAphrodisiacHypotensiveRelaxingSedativeTonic

67
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Analgesic means?

A

Painkilling effect

68
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Anti acid means?

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Reduces the effects caused by too much gastric acid

69
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Anti allergic means?

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Prevents allergic reactions

70
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Anti catarrhal means?

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Helps remove catarrh

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Antidepressant means?

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Helps lift depression and symptoms related to it

72
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Anti inflammatory means?

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Reduces inflammations

73
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Anti microbial means?

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An agent which resists or destroys pathogenic micro organisms

74
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Antipruritic means?

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Relieves sensation of itching or prevents its occurrence

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antiseptic means?

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Prevents or removes infection

76
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Antispasmodic means?

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Calms, slows muscle spasm

77
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Antiviral means?

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Kills virus, or helps prevent a virus developing

78
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Aphrodisiac means?

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Heightens sexual desire

79
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Astringent means?

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Contracts and tightens tissues, especially skin

80
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Bactericidal means?

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Kills bacteria

81
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Balancing means?

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Creates balance in emotions or in activity of part of the body

82
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Calming means?

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Has an overall calming effect

83
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Carminative means?

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Helps prevent flatulence

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Cephalic means?

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Clears and focuses the mind

85
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Cicastrant means?

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Helps wounds heal

86
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Cooling means?

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Cools the area of application; reduces temperature

87
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Cordial means?

A

A stimulant and tonic

88
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Cytophylactic means?

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Cell regenerator

89
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Deodorant means?

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Removes or masks unpleasant smells

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Depurative means?

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Removes impurities and toxins

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Diuretic means?

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Increases urine production

92
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Emmenagogue means?

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Provokes menstruation

93
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Expectorant means?

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Helps fluidify, thus remove, mucus from lungs and respiratory passages

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Febrifuge means?

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Reduces fever

95
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Fungicidal means?

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Destroys fungi

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Galactagogue means?

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Increases the secretion of breast milk

97
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Haemostatic means?

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Stops bleeding

98
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Hypertensive means?

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Increases blood pressure

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Hypotensive means?

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Lowers blood pressure

100
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Immuno stimulant means?

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Stimulates the immune system

101
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Laxative means?

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Promotes evacuation of the bowels

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Nervine means?

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Strengthening and toning to the nerves and nervous system

103
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Oestrogenic means?

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Helps promote the production of oestrogen

104
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Prophylactic means?

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Preventive of disease or infection

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Relaxing means?

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Has a general relaxing effect

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Refreshing means?

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Has a refreshing effect

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Rubefacient means?

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Warms and reddens the area of application, and subsequently the blood vessels in the area dilate

108
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Sedative means?

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Calms the nervous system

109
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Stimulant means?

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Stimulates a particular system r the whole body

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Stomachic means?

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Aids digestion, eases indigestion

111
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Sudorific means?

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Increases perspiration

112
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Tonic means?

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Invigorates and gives strength to a specific area or the whole body depending on the oil

113
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Uplifting means?

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Helps positive thinking, lifts the emotions

114
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Vasoconstrictive means?

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Reduces dilation of capillaries

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Vasodilatory means?

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Increases dilation of capillaries

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Vermifuge means?

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Expels intestinal worms

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Vulnerary means?

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An agent which helps heal wounds and sores by external application

118
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Warming means?

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Produces feeling of warmth

119
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Which is warming - Rosemary, Marjoram, Myrrh, Vetiver?

120
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Which is Vasodilatory - Marjoram, Cypress, Bergamot, Peppermint?

121
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Which is Vasoconstrictive - Marjoram, Cypress, Benzoin, Myrrh?

122
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Which is not a stimulant - Geranium, Thyme, Bergamot, Peppermint?

123
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Which is not prophylactic - Basil, Eucalyptus globulus, Patchouli, Black pepper?

A

Black pepper

124
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Which would you not use to clear and focus the mind - Basil, Geranium, Rosemary, Peppermint?

125
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What two oils could you use to help prevent allergic reactions?

A

Chamomile roman and german

126
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What two oils could you use to help balance in emotions or in activity of part of the body?

A

Geranium and Lavender

127
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What two oils could you use as a stimulant and tonic?

A

Benzoin and Rosemary

128
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What two oils could you use to help increase production of breast milk?

A

Fennel and Jasmine

129
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What two oils could you use to help increase blood pressure?

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Rosemary and Thyme

130
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What two oils could you use to help reduce dilation of capillaries?

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Cypress and peppermint

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