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aromatherapy theory
basic aromatherapy theory
Question | Answer |
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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 |