Aroma 304 Study Cards Knowledge Building Quiz Module 7
Exam #1 Questions with correct answers
Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil is derived from which part of the plant? -
✔✔Leaves
Tea tree oil is steam distilled from the leaves.
Tea tree oil Melaleuca alternifolia is extremely useful as a household disinfectant.
For an antiseptic action in the laundry, add __________ of the oil to each wash
load. - ✔✔Correct! one-half teaspoon
1/2-t
one half teaspoon
one-half teaspoon
1/2 t
While niaouli oil is not as effective an antibacterial as Melaleuca alternifolia and
Leptospermum scoparium, it still remains a viable addition to an antibacterial
blend, particularly if the 1,8 cineole chemotype is used. - ✔✔True
This is true based on a study from 2000 where niaouli’s antibacterial
potential was compared to Melaleuca alternifolia and <em>Leptospermum
scoparium</em>. It is always advisable to create an antibacterial blend of
essential oils when an effective broad spectrum antibacterial is sought. Christoph,
F., Kaulfers, P.M., & Stahl-Biskup, E. (2000). A comparative study of the
<em>in vitro </em>antimicrobial activity of tea tree oils s.l. with special reference
to the activity of beta-triketones. <em>Planta Med</em>., 66(6):556-60.
, Which of the following cautions and contra-indications are relevant for Melaleuca
quinquenervia essential oil if it is used above the RDD? - ✔✔Correct! All of the
Above
A. Inflammatory diseases of the GI tract
B. Cause liver troubles
C. 1,8 cineole could also increase liver metabolism of some drugs
D. All of the above
Melaleuca quinquenervia's aroma is a middle note with __________. - ✔✔Sharp
and eucalyptol-like
Niaouli is a middle note with a high intensity—dries down to a mellow
rounded note. It blends well with lavender <em>Lavandula angustifolia</em>,
lemon <em>Citrus limonum</em>, and cardamom <em>Eletteria
cardamomum</em>. Niaouli can be used in place of eucalyptus <em>Eucalyptus
globulus</em>.
Freshly distilled nutmeg essential oil has a 'rubber-like' top note due to: -
✔✔Terpenes
<div>Freshly distilled nutmeg oil has a “rubber-like” top note due
to the presence of terpenes</div>
The essential oil from Myristica fragrans is prepared using what method? -
✔✔Steam distillation
Exam #1 Questions with correct answers
Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil is derived from which part of the plant? -
✔✔Leaves
Tea tree oil is steam distilled from the leaves.
Tea tree oil Melaleuca alternifolia is extremely useful as a household disinfectant.
For an antiseptic action in the laundry, add __________ of the oil to each wash
load. - ✔✔Correct! one-half teaspoon
1/2-t
one half teaspoon
one-half teaspoon
1/2 t
While niaouli oil is not as effective an antibacterial as Melaleuca alternifolia and
Leptospermum scoparium, it still remains a viable addition to an antibacterial
blend, particularly if the 1,8 cineole chemotype is used. - ✔✔True
This is true based on a study from 2000 where niaouli’s antibacterial
potential was compared to Melaleuca alternifolia and <em>Leptospermum
scoparium</em>. It is always advisable to create an antibacterial blend of
essential oils when an effective broad spectrum antibacterial is sought. Christoph,
F., Kaulfers, P.M., & Stahl-Biskup, E. (2000). A comparative study of the
<em>in vitro </em>antimicrobial activity of tea tree oils s.l. with special reference
to the activity of beta-triketones. <em>Planta Med</em>., 66(6):556-60.
, Which of the following cautions and contra-indications are relevant for Melaleuca
quinquenervia essential oil if it is used above the RDD? - ✔✔Correct! All of the
Above
A. Inflammatory diseases of the GI tract
B. Cause liver troubles
C. 1,8 cineole could also increase liver metabolism of some drugs
D. All of the above
Melaleuca quinquenervia's aroma is a middle note with __________. - ✔✔Sharp
and eucalyptol-like
Niaouli is a middle note with a high intensity—dries down to a mellow
rounded note. It blends well with lavender <em>Lavandula angustifolia</em>,
lemon <em>Citrus limonum</em>, and cardamom <em>Eletteria
cardamomum</em>. Niaouli can be used in place of eucalyptus <em>Eucalyptus
globulus</em>.
Freshly distilled nutmeg essential oil has a 'rubber-like' top note due to: -
✔✔Terpenes
<div>Freshly distilled nutmeg oil has a “rubber-like” top note due
to the presence of terpenes</div>
The essential oil from Myristica fragrans is prepared using what method? -
✔✔Steam distillation
