Introduction to Aromatherapy UPDATED Questions and CORRECT Answers

Introduction to Aromatherapy UPDATED
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Bergamot - CORRECT ANSWER - Citrus aurantium var. bergamia or
Citrus bergamia Risso


aroma: spicy citrus aroma
color: green/yellow
feel: thin, slight oily
blotter: slight yellow stain
parts used: peel


Volatile - CORRECT ANSWER - Essentile oils diffuse freely into the atmosphere, easily
evaporate at low temperatures, are low boiling point componenents of a natural source of aroma
or flavor


Osmology - CORRECT ANSWER - study of smells and olfactory processes



Pheromones - CORRECT ANSWER - humans give off oderless chemicals called



Base Oil - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Clary Sage - CORRECT ANSWER - Clary sage was extremely popular in France as a
perfume fixative and is still used extensively in perfumery for its exceptional holding power. It
has a very warming fragrance reminiscent of ambergris or labdanum.


Roman Chamomile - CORRECT ANSWER - Chamaemelum nobile


aroma: a distinct aromatic aroma and a bitter taste

,color: clear or a soft blue because of the azulene content
feel: no hint of oiliness. dries very quickly
blotter: no stain
parts used: flowers


Genuine - CORRECT ANSWER - manufactures or distillers use the term to describe a
product of passive extraction; the gum or resin drips from the tree when it is cut.


Passive Extraction - CORRECT ANSWER - the gum of resin drips from the tree when it is
cut such as balsam Peru and gums such as myrrh and benzoin.


Saturated Fatty Acid - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Unsaturated Fatty Acids - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Almond or Sweet Almond - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Aloe Vera Oil - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Apricot Oil - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Avocado Oil - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Camellia Oil - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Coconut Oil - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Grapeseed Oil - CORRECT ANSWER - ...

, Jojoba Oil - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Olive Oil - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Peanut Oil - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Sesame Oil - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Walnut Oil - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Wheat Germ Oil - CORRECT ANSWER - ...



Rose - CORRECT ANSWER - Chamaemelum nobile


aroma: a distinct aromatic aroma and a bitter taste
color: clear or a soft blue because of the azulene content
feel: no hint of oiliness. dries very quickly
blotter: no stain
parts used: flowers


Rosemary - CORRECT ANSWER - Chamaemelum nobile


aroma: a distinct aromatic aroma and a bitter taste
color: clear or a soft blue because of the azulene content
feel: no hint of oiliness. dries very quickly
blotter: no stain