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aromatherapy theory
basic aromatherapy theory
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| essential oils are made up largely of three elements | carbon hydrogen oxygen |
| aromatherapy oils are extracted from many parts of a plant including | flowers seeds roots fruits bark |
| aromatherapy oils come in many different colours such as | yellow blue brown green red |
| essential oils are able to penetrate in to the skin and the blood stream because | the molecular structure is relatively small |
| essential oils can have a certain type of effect on the body this is known as | a therapeutic effect |
| essential oils can be more powerful when mixed this is known as a | synergy |
| essential oils can be used in many different ways for example | massage oil burners inhalation compresses |
| it is important to know the Latin name of the oils to ensure | services are both safe and effective |
| there are many plants with similar names but | very different effects |
| knowing the oils different names can help you to identify | an oils quality and where it comes from |
| like wine the oils what will vary from year to year | quality and price |
| do essential oils mix with water | no |
| do essential oils mix with alcohol | yes |
| do essential oils mix with mineral oils | yes |
| do essential oils mix with vegetable oil | yes |
| do essential oils evaporate | yes |
| do essential oils have an aroma | yes |
| are essential oils greasy | no |
| oils with rapid evaporation rates are known as | top notes |
| oils with moderate evaporation rates are known as | middle |
| oils with a very slow evaporation rate are known as | base note |
| clary sage eucalyptus grapefruit lemon lemongrass tea tree are all what note | top note |
| camomile geranium lavender marjoram rosemary are all what note | middle note |
| neroli rose bulger ylang ylang are all what note | base note |
| if essential oils are stored incorrectly this can lead to | evaporation which causes loss of therapeutic properties fragrance and colour |
| the ideal storage environment for aromatherapy oils is | cool dark away from sun light bottles should be airtight and made with dark colours |
| bottles should always be well labelled why is this | to avoid misuse and ensure they are in date because some oils have a shorter shelf life than others |
| aromatherapy oils should always be purchased from | a reputable supplier who has a quick turnaround in stock |
| list the oils extracted from the flower of the plant | lavender ylang ylang rose camomile jasmine |
| which oils are extracted from the woody part of the plant | sandlawood cedar wood |
| frankincense is from what part of the plant | gum |
| eucalyptus rosemary clary sage and thyme are extracted from | the leaves of the plant |
| lemon bergamot orange and grapefruit oils come from what | rind of the fruit |
| what is the most common form of extraction | distillation |
| distillation is also known as | steam extraction |
| enfleurage is a form of extraction often used with which part of the plant | flower |
| extraction using the rind of the fruit is commonly known as | comminution |
| when essential oils are extracted from plants by dipping them in hot fat this is refered to as | maceration |
| solvent extraction uses | solvents such as benzene petroleum or acetone |
| the use of essential oils can present potential hazards to both the client and therapist if used incorrectly they risks can be | toxicity, irritation and sensitization |
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