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A client wants to try a massage with essential oils but is sensitive to perfumes. What instructions
would you give him? correct answers 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
answers 1-2%
Is a chemotype a hybrid? correct answers 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 two parts of the brain are connected to olfaction? correct answers Cortex and limbic
system
What are three potential concerns for using monoterpene-rich oils on skin? correct answers
Oxidation, phytotoxicity, skin irritation
What is a chemotype? correct answers A plant that has the same genus and species but a different
chemistry.
What are examples of plant with several chemotypes? correct answers Thymus vulgaris,
Rosamarinus officinalis, Ocimum basilicum
In what ways does smell affect the limbic system? correct answers It is the seat of emotions,
instinctive behaviors, and connections to learning and memory
Are sesquiterpene-rich oils warming or cooling? correct answers Both
, What are four methods of extracting essential oils? correct answers Distillation, pressing,
solvent, CO2 extraction
What does it mean chemically when an aroma is a "base" note? correct answers It is a large
molecule with low volatility
What plant part is the oil extracted from for patchouli? correct answers The leaves
What is heavier, a monoterpene or a sesquiterpene? correct answers Sesquiterpene
Which sesquiterpene-rich oil is known to lower blood pressure? correct answers Ylang ylang
Which sesquiterpene-high oils are made from flowers? correct answers German chamomile,
slang slang, helichrysum
Can we generalize about sesquiterpenes? correct answers No, need to look at each oil
individually.
What is the common name for Commiphora guidotti? correct answers Opopanax
What is trauma oil? correct answers 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 answers Rhizome
What plant part is used to extract oil of vetiver? correct answers Rootlets
Which two aromatic noted are predominant in this group? correct answers Middle, base
A client wants to try a massage with essential oils but is sensitive to perfumes. What instructions
would you give him? correct answers 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
answers 1-2%
Is a chemotype a hybrid? correct answers 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 two parts of the brain are connected to olfaction? correct answers Cortex and limbic
system
What are three potential concerns for using monoterpene-rich oils on skin? correct answers
Oxidation, phytotoxicity, skin irritation
What is a chemotype? correct answers A plant that has the same genus and species but a different
chemistry.
What are examples of plant with several chemotypes? correct answers Thymus vulgaris,
Rosamarinus officinalis, Ocimum basilicum
In what ways does smell affect the limbic system? correct answers It is the seat of emotions,
instinctive behaviors, and connections to learning and memory
Are sesquiterpene-rich oils warming or cooling? correct answers Both
, What are four methods of extracting essential oils? correct answers Distillation, pressing,
solvent, CO2 extraction
What does it mean chemically when an aroma is a "base" note? correct answers It is a large
molecule with low volatility
What plant part is the oil extracted from for patchouli? correct answers The leaves
What is heavier, a monoterpene or a sesquiterpene? correct answers Sesquiterpene
Which sesquiterpene-rich oil is known to lower blood pressure? correct answers Ylang ylang
Which sesquiterpene-high oils are made from flowers? correct answers German chamomile,
slang slang, helichrysum
Can we generalize about sesquiterpenes? correct answers No, need to look at each oil
individually.
What is the common name for Commiphora guidotti? correct answers Opopanax
What is trauma oil? correct answers 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 answers Rhizome
What plant part is used to extract oil of vetiver? correct answers Rootlets
Which two aromatic noted are predominant in this group? correct answers Middle, base
