Integrative Medicine (Week 9): Aromatherapy
Questions with verified answers
can aromatherapy be used on babies? Ans✓✓-- may be used on babies during
baby massage. It is purported to:
- speed the development of the nervous system and brain, help balance the
baby's developing systems and encourage growth.
- massage on babies should be done gently using a firm hand and special aromatic
baby oils.
- baby formulas should not contain more than two drops of essential oil per 1 3/4
fluid ounces of carrier oil.
- generally accepted essential oils for babies are lavender, rose, and chamomile.
carrier oils are best when? why? Ans✓✓-- carrier oils are best if they have been
cold pressed.
- the oil is pressed from the fatty portion of the botanical without the use of
added heat.
- cold expeller-pressed carrier oils are also acceptable.
- these oils have been processed under conditions that keep the heat to a
minimum.
- if carrier oils are not processed with low heat, the nutrients in the oils are
damaged.
how can the shelf life be extended of essential oils? Ans✓✓-- the shelf life of
most oils varies from 6 months to several years, but keep in mind that citrus oils
have the shortest shelf life and should be stored carefully.
, how did Rene-Maurice Gattefosse get involved with essential oils? Ans✓✓-- in
1930, research was conducted by Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, a French chemist.
- gattefosse originated the term aromatherapy and defined the use of essential
oils as a discipline.
- he burned his hand in a laboratory experiment and quickly plunged it into a pot
of the closest liquid, lavender oil. His hand healed with no infection or scarring.
- that event spurred him to do a great deal of research about aromatherapy's
healing power.
how do you care for and store essential oils? Ans✓✓-- ultraviolet rays can
decrease the storage life of essential oils.
- they should be stored in dark amber, cobalt blue, or violet glass bottles.
- in addition, they should be kept in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight,
heater vents, and registers.
- heat and water are major spoilers of EOs.
- they should never be left in the car, especially in the summer.
how is the size of the bottle of essential oils important? Ans✓✓-- smaller bottles
expose the oil to less oxygen, which will keep the oil intact longer.
is aromatherapy safe? Ans✓✓-- safe for the young to the elderly, although some
preparations are strong and instructions need to be followed very carefully.
what about people with high blood pressure, asthma, epilepsy, or other health
problems? Ans✓✓-- they should also either avoid EOs or consult with their
doctors before using them because they may be taking medications that the EO
may interact with.
Questions with verified answers
can aromatherapy be used on babies? Ans✓✓-- may be used on babies during
baby massage. It is purported to:
- speed the development of the nervous system and brain, help balance the
baby's developing systems and encourage growth.
- massage on babies should be done gently using a firm hand and special aromatic
baby oils.
- baby formulas should not contain more than two drops of essential oil per 1 3/4
fluid ounces of carrier oil.
- generally accepted essential oils for babies are lavender, rose, and chamomile.
carrier oils are best when? why? Ans✓✓-- carrier oils are best if they have been
cold pressed.
- the oil is pressed from the fatty portion of the botanical without the use of
added heat.
- cold expeller-pressed carrier oils are also acceptable.
- these oils have been processed under conditions that keep the heat to a
minimum.
- if carrier oils are not processed with low heat, the nutrients in the oils are
damaged.
how can the shelf life be extended of essential oils? Ans✓✓-- the shelf life of
most oils varies from 6 months to several years, but keep in mind that citrus oils
have the shortest shelf life and should be stored carefully.
, how did Rene-Maurice Gattefosse get involved with essential oils? Ans✓✓-- in
1930, research was conducted by Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, a French chemist.
- gattefosse originated the term aromatherapy and defined the use of essential
oils as a discipline.
- he burned his hand in a laboratory experiment and quickly plunged it into a pot
of the closest liquid, lavender oil. His hand healed with no infection or scarring.
- that event spurred him to do a great deal of research about aromatherapy's
healing power.
how do you care for and store essential oils? Ans✓✓-- ultraviolet rays can
decrease the storage life of essential oils.
- they should be stored in dark amber, cobalt blue, or violet glass bottles.
- in addition, they should be kept in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight,
heater vents, and registers.
- heat and water are major spoilers of EOs.
- they should never be left in the car, especially in the summer.
how is the size of the bottle of essential oils important? Ans✓✓-- smaller bottles
expose the oil to less oxygen, which will keep the oil intact longer.
is aromatherapy safe? Ans✓✓-- safe for the young to the elderly, although some
preparations are strong and instructions need to be followed very carefully.
what about people with high blood pressure, asthma, epilepsy, or other health
problems? Ans✓✓-- they should also either avoid EOs or consult with their
doctors before using them because they may be taking medications that the EO
may interact with.
