Aromatherapy Certification
What is a chemotype of Thyme with anti-infectious and skin nourishing properties? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Thyme ct. linalool
What is one component present in Rosemary and Spike Lavender that requires caution
for pregnant women and people with epilepsy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Camphor
What percent dilution should you use for oils high in phenols and aldehydes? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1%
Which two main components are found in Lemongrass and Melissa? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Neral and geranial
Lemongrass is highest in components from what family? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Aldehydes
Vetiver is high in components from what families, other than ketones? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpenols
What are the therapeutic benefits of camphor? - CORRECT ANSWER-Analgesic,
antitussive, CNS stimulant, mucolytic
What family does camphor belong to? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ketones
What are examples of plant with several chemotypes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Thymus
vulgaris, Rosamarinus officinalis, Ocimum basilicum
In what ways does smell affect the limbic system? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is the seat
of emotions, instinctive behaviors, and connections to learning and memory
Are sesquiterpene-rich oils warming or cooling? - CORRECT ANSWER-Both
What are four methods of extracting essential oils? - CORRECT ANSWER-Distillation,
pressing, solvent, CO2 extraction
What does it mean chemically when an aroma is a "base" note? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It is a large molecule with low volatility
What plant part is the oil extracted from for patchouli? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
leaves
, What is heavier, a monoterpene or a sesquiterpene? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sesquiterpene
Which sesquiterpene-rich oil is known to lower blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Ylang ylang
Which sesquiterpene-high oils are made from flowers? - CORRECT ANSWER-German
chamomile, slang slang, helichrysum
Can we generalize about sesquiterpenes? - CORRECT ANSWER-No, need to look at
each oil individually.
What is the common name for Commiphora guidotti? - CORRECT ANSWER-Opopanax
What is trauma oil? - CORRECT ANSWER-An herbal-infused oil blend that combines
St. John's wort, arnica, and calendula.
What plant part is used to extract the oils for Spikenard and Ginger? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Rhizome
What plant part is used to extract oil of vetiver? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rootlets
Which two aromatic noted are predominant in this group? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Middle, base
Which two sesquiterpene-high oils are warming? - CORRECT ANSWER-Black Pepper
and Ginger, Myrrh and Spikenard.
What is present in cold-pressed lime oil but not in steam-distilled? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Furanocoumarins, that are phototoxic.
How many drops of oil should you add to a 2-oz blend for your 90-year old
grandmother? - CORRECT ANSWER-10-12 (1%)
A client wants to try a massage with essential oils but is sensitive to perfumes. What
instructions would you give him? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use a 1% dilution, let client
approve the aroma before application. Apply a small amount to his forearm first and wait
10-15 minutes then check for signs of irritation before using on his whole body.
What dilution should you use for a daily lotion with essential oils that nourish the skin? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1-2%
Is a chemotype a hybrid? - CORRECT ANSWER-No, it has the same genus and same
species but a different chemistry. The plant has a genetic predisposition to create
chemotypes based on its environment.
What is a chemotype of Thyme with anti-infectious and skin nourishing properties? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Thyme ct. linalool
What is one component present in Rosemary and Spike Lavender that requires caution
for pregnant women and people with epilepsy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Camphor
What percent dilution should you use for oils high in phenols and aldehydes? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1%
Which two main components are found in Lemongrass and Melissa? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Neral and geranial
Lemongrass is highest in components from what family? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Aldehydes
Vetiver is high in components from what families, other than ketones? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpenols
What are the therapeutic benefits of camphor? - CORRECT ANSWER-Analgesic,
antitussive, CNS stimulant, mucolytic
What family does camphor belong to? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ketones
What are examples of plant with several chemotypes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Thymus
vulgaris, Rosamarinus officinalis, Ocimum basilicum
In what ways does smell affect the limbic system? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is the seat
of emotions, instinctive behaviors, and connections to learning and memory
Are sesquiterpene-rich oils warming or cooling? - CORRECT ANSWER-Both
What are four methods of extracting essential oils? - CORRECT ANSWER-Distillation,
pressing, solvent, CO2 extraction
What does it mean chemically when an aroma is a "base" note? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It is a large molecule with low volatility
What plant part is the oil extracted from for patchouli? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
leaves
, What is heavier, a monoterpene or a sesquiterpene? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Sesquiterpene
Which sesquiterpene-rich oil is known to lower blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Ylang ylang
Which sesquiterpene-high oils are made from flowers? - CORRECT ANSWER-German
chamomile, slang slang, helichrysum
Can we generalize about sesquiterpenes? - CORRECT ANSWER-No, need to look at
each oil individually.
What is the common name for Commiphora guidotti? - CORRECT ANSWER-Opopanax
What is trauma oil? - CORRECT ANSWER-An herbal-infused oil blend that combines
St. John's wort, arnica, and calendula.
What plant part is used to extract the oils for Spikenard and Ginger? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Rhizome
What plant part is used to extract oil of vetiver? - CORRECT ANSWER-Rootlets
Which two aromatic noted are predominant in this group? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Middle, base
Which two sesquiterpene-high oils are warming? - CORRECT ANSWER-Black Pepper
and Ginger, Myrrh and Spikenard.
What is present in cold-pressed lime oil but not in steam-distilled? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Furanocoumarins, that are phototoxic.
How many drops of oil should you add to a 2-oz blend for your 90-year old
grandmother? - CORRECT ANSWER-10-12 (1%)
A client wants to try a massage with essential oils but is sensitive to perfumes. What
instructions would you give him? - CORRECT ANSWER-Use a 1% dilution, let client
approve the aroma before application. Apply a small amount to his forearm first and wait
10-15 minutes then check for signs of irritation before using on his whole body.
What dilution should you use for a daily lotion with essential oils that nourish the skin? -
CORRECT ANSWER-1-2%
Is a chemotype a hybrid? - CORRECT ANSWER-No, it has the same genus and same
species but a different chemistry. The plant has a genetic predisposition to create
chemotypes based on its environment.
