AROMA 303 mod 4 Exam #1 Questions with correct
answers
Antiulcer - ✔✔The primary therapeutic actions for basil essential oil are
antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial. From the following what is one other
potential therapeutic action?
Which of the following is the Latin name of basil? - ✔✔Ocimum basilicum
Which of the following is the Latin name of the anise essential oil preferred for
clinical aromatherapy? - ✔✔Pimpinella anisumDo not confuse Anise oil,
Pimpinella anisum, with Star Anise oil, Illicium verum. These two plants are very
different botanically, however the fruit of both, yield oil of a similar composition,
smell, and taste. Pimpinella yields a finer oil with a more delicate flavor, suitable
for clinical aromatherapy. Star Anise is used primarily in flavoring and perfumery,
is less expensive and not as desirable for clinical therapeutic aromatherapy
purposes.
The toxic rating of which essential oil is III[16], and a skin patch test is required.
The toxic constituent is methyl chavicol. - ✔✔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 anisumRecommended Daily Dosage
- Pimpinella anisum Three times daily unless stated otherwise: Adult: Internally: 1-
drop three times daily, for a maximum of two weeks Externally: 1-3-drops in the
bath for a maximum of five weeks
Anise has an affinity for which body system? - ✔✔Digestive:
answers
Antiulcer - ✔✔The primary therapeutic actions for basil essential oil are
antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial. From the following what is one other
potential therapeutic action?
Which of the following is the Latin name of basil? - ✔✔Ocimum basilicum
Which of the following is the Latin name of the anise essential oil preferred for
clinical aromatherapy? - ✔✔Pimpinella anisumDo not confuse Anise oil,
Pimpinella anisum, with Star Anise oil, Illicium verum. These two plants are very
different botanically, however the fruit of both, yield oil of a similar composition,
smell, and taste. Pimpinella yields a finer oil with a more delicate flavor, suitable
for clinical aromatherapy. Star Anise is used primarily in flavoring and perfumery,
is less expensive and not as desirable for clinical therapeutic aromatherapy
purposes.
The toxic rating of which essential oil is III[16], and a skin patch test is required.
The toxic constituent is methyl chavicol. - ✔✔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 anisumRecommended Daily Dosage
- Pimpinella anisum Three times daily unless stated otherwise: Adult: Internally: 1-
drop three times daily, for a maximum of two weeks Externally: 1-3-drops in the
bath for a maximum of five weeks
Anise has an affinity for which body system? - ✔✔Digestive:
