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
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
