Aromatherapy Questions with verified answers
: irritates the mucus membranes Ans✓✓-cassia oil
. Describe MOA of glutathione depletion with acetaminophen and certain EO
Ans✓✓-Glutathione is needed to detoxify the NAPQI toxic intermediate of
acetaminophen
. Identify key essential oils which may interact with diabetic medications Ans✓✓-
Anise, Sweet fennel, Bitter fennel, Cassia, Cinnamon, Fenugreek
6. Which component and oils can interfere with anesthesia? Ans✓✓-1,8 cineol
found in rosemary, eucalyptus, ravintsara and bay laurel
active ingredient = methyl salicylate Ans✓✓-wintergreen
aroma*ch*ology Ans✓✓-the scientific analysis of *olfactory effects* on mood,
physiology and behavior. (relaxation, exhilaration, happiness, achievement,
sensuality)
Aroma*t*ology Ans✓✓-*internal use* of oils, as common in most of
Europe(excluding UK).
British view of essential oils Ans✓✓-• Combines medicial values & need for
pleasant aroma
• Physicians marginalize aromatherapy
• Neat, topical use of oils discouraged
, chamomile Ans✓✓-relaxing, allergies with ragweed
cleary sage Ans✓✓-mucilage, clears mind and eyes, relaxation
Essential Ans✓✓-= fragrant principle of the plant. Considered the "life force" and
the energy of the plant
ginger Ans✓✓-anti-nausea, warming
Identify active constituent of sweet birch and wintergreen Ans✓✓-methyl
salicylate
Identify special considerations when using sedating essential oils Ans✓✓-Relaxing
EO like chamomile, lavender, clary sage and Melissa (lemon balm) may increase
effects of sleeping pills or sedatives.
Lemon/lemongrass Ans✓✓-uplifting, photoensitivity
List which medications to avoid use with anise and why. Ans✓✓-
Benroflumethiazide, furosemide, spironolactone
= diuretic action
o Benefits of massage Ans✓✓-Reduce anxiety, headaches, fibromyalgia
: irritates the mucus membranes Ans✓✓-cassia oil
. Describe MOA of glutathione depletion with acetaminophen and certain EO
Ans✓✓-Glutathione is needed to detoxify the NAPQI toxic intermediate of
acetaminophen
. Identify key essential oils which may interact with diabetic medications Ans✓✓-
Anise, Sweet fennel, Bitter fennel, Cassia, Cinnamon, Fenugreek
6. Which component and oils can interfere with anesthesia? Ans✓✓-1,8 cineol
found in rosemary, eucalyptus, ravintsara and bay laurel
active ingredient = methyl salicylate Ans✓✓-wintergreen
aroma*ch*ology Ans✓✓-the scientific analysis of *olfactory effects* on mood,
physiology and behavior. (relaxation, exhilaration, happiness, achievement,
sensuality)
Aroma*t*ology Ans✓✓-*internal use* of oils, as common in most of
Europe(excluding UK).
British view of essential oils Ans✓✓-• Combines medicial values & need for
pleasant aroma
• Physicians marginalize aromatherapy
• Neat, topical use of oils discouraged
, chamomile Ans✓✓-relaxing, allergies with ragweed
cleary sage Ans✓✓-mucilage, clears mind and eyes, relaxation
Essential Ans✓✓-= fragrant principle of the plant. Considered the "life force" and
the energy of the plant
ginger Ans✓✓-anti-nausea, warming
Identify active constituent of sweet birch and wintergreen Ans✓✓-methyl
salicylate
Identify special considerations when using sedating essential oils Ans✓✓-Relaxing
EO like chamomile, lavender, clary sage and Melissa (lemon balm) may increase
effects of sleeping pills or sedatives.
Lemon/lemongrass Ans✓✓-uplifting, photoensitivity
List which medications to avoid use with anise and why. Ans✓✓-
Benroflumethiazide, furosemide, spironolactone
= diuretic action
o Benefits of massage Ans✓✓-Reduce anxiety, headaches, fibromyalgia
