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37 Cards in this Set
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For a face & scalp massage how many drops of essential oil would you add to 5mls of carrier oil?
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One.
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The term 'aromatherapy' was first used in 1928 by a french chemist working in his families perfumier business. What was his name?
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Gattefosse
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What is a synergy?
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A blend of two or more essential oils that compliment each other enhancing their effects.
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How long does the aroma of a top note oil last?
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24 hours.
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Which note has the most sedative effect?
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Base.
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What note is cypress?
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Middle.
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What does antiphlogistic mean?
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Reducing inflammation.
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What does astringent mean?
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Contracts, tightens & binds tissues.
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Is lemon antiacid?
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Yes.
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What does depurative mean?
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Purifying the blood.
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What does expectorant mean?
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Removing excess mucous from bronchial tubes.
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How is rose oil extracted?
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Enfleurage.
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What oil is said to be beneficail for a client suffering from alopecia?
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Cedarwood.
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How is petitgrain extracted?
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Distillation.
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What do you add to a bath blend to ensure the oils mix thoroughly with the water?
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Alcohol or milk.
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Why should you avoid drinking alcohol if clarry sage has been used?
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Hightens effects.
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Which essential oil is particularly effective for the treatment of burns?
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Lavender.
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Name an oil that is considered to dangerous to be used in aromatherapy.
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Cypress.
Fennel (bitter). Benzoin. |
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Which essential oil is safe to use undiluted on the skin?
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Lavender.
Tea tree (sparingly). |
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Which note is marjoram?
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Middle.
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Which note is cedarwood?
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Base.
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Which carrier oil has a natural preservative anti oxidant to protect the blend?
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Wheatgerm.
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What is the recommended time to leave oils on the skin following an aromatherapy treatment?
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12-24 hours.
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How is eucalyptus extracted?
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Steam distillation.
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How is grapefruit oil extracted?
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Cold compression from peel.
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What note is ginger?
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Top.
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What note is patchouli?
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Base.
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Waht family is melissa from?
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Labiatae.
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What family is lemon from?
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Rutaceae.
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Name the two other categories oils in the herb category blend well with.
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Trees.
Citrus. |
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Name the other two catagories oils in the resin catagory blend well with.
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Exotics.
Spices. |
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Which family does chamomil come from?
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Compositae.
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Is rose paerticularly beneficail for:
Dry skin or Oily skin ? |
Dry skin
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Has petigrain sedative qualities?
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No.
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Has chamomile emollient qualities?
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Yes.
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How quickly will a top note evaporate?
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Within six hours.
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How long will the aroma of a base note last?
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More than one week.
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