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83 Cards in this Set
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Smell/Fragrance
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Aroma
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Treatment
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Therapy
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Aromotherapy uses pure essential oils extracted from many parts of a plant or flower creating these affects
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Psychological and Physiological
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The same person can be affected differently by the same oil depending on what?
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Surroundings, time of day, and mood
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During Biblical times the three wise men brought what to the baby Jesus?
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Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
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Which Bibilical passage mentions aromatherapy?
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John 12:3
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Early recordings of aromatherapy occured over 4000 years ago in which countries?
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Egypt and India
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What did the Egyptians use aromatherapy for?
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Massage oils, embalming preparations, medicine, skin care, perfume, and cosmetics
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What was the name of the medical practices aromatherapy was used for in India?
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Ayurveda
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Who was the first to use the phrase 'aromatherapy'?
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Rene-Maurice Gattefosse a french chemist
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How did Gattefosse discover aromatherapy?
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He saw that lavendar oil healed his burn quickly without scaring
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What book did Gattefasse write?
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Aromatherapie
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When did Gattefosse coin the phrase 'aromatherapy'?
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1928
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Who wrote 'The Practice of Aromatherapy'?
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Dr. Jean Valnet a french scientist
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Who used essential oils to treat war wounds during WWII?
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Dr. Jean Valnet
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Where were the first aromatherapy clinics established?
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Paris, Britain, and Switzerland
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How often do olfactory nerve cells regenerate?
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Every 30-40 days
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We perceive odors through what nerves in our nostrils?
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Olfactory nerves
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The olfactory system in relation to the brain has a 'lock and key' mechanism for remebering scents. What is the lock and what is the key?
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The lock is the memory and the key is the scent
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What happens if the aroma is unfamiliar?
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The brain creates a new memory
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Basil
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Top note
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Bergamot
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Top note
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Cinnamon
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Top note
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Clary Sage
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Top note
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Clove
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Top note
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Eucalyptus
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Top note
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Everlasting
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Top note
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Lemon
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Top note
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Lemongrass
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Top note
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Lome
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Top note
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Neroli
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Top note
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Niaouli
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Top note
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Orange
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Top note
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Peppermint
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Top note
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Pettigrain
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Top note
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Sage
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Top note
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Spearmint
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Top note
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Tea tree
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Top note
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Thyme
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Top note
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Camphor
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Middle note
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Carrot
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Middle note
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Chamomile
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Middle note
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Cypress
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Middle note
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Fennel
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Middle note
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Geranium
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Middle note
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Grapefruit
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Middle note
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Hyssop
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Middle note
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Juniper
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Middle note
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Lavender
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Middle note
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Marjoram
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Middle note
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Melissa
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Middle note
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Oregano
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Middle note
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Palmarosa
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Middle note
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Rosemary
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Middle note
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Violet leaves
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Middle note
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Benzoin
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Base note
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Cedarwood
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Base note
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Frankincense
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Base note
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Jasmine
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Base note
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Myrrh
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Base note
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Parsely
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Base note
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Patchouli
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Base note
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Bulgar rose
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Base note
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Moroc rose
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Base note
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Sandalwood
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Base note
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Tagetes(marigold)
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Base note
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Ylang ylang
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Base note
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Characteristics of a top note
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Deep penetrating
sharp smelling stimulating aroma can last up to 24 hrs |
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Characteristics of middle notes
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Make up the bulk (50%) of the formula
round out the sharpness of a top note last up to 3 days |
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Characteristics of base notes
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Most lasting impression
last up to 1 week penetrates into the skin more |
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Four methods of EO absorption
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Topical
Internal Oral Inhaled |
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Topical absorption
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using external skin via touch, compress or bath
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Internal absorption
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Using internally via mouthwashes, douches or suppositories
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Oral absorption
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Via gelatin capsules or diluted in honey, alcohol, or a dispersant
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Inhaled absorption
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Directly or indirectly, with or without steam
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Topical application
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Carrier oil; 2% dilution; 20-25 drops per 2 oz
Bath: 10-30 drops or 10 drops per tsp of carrier oil Compress: 2-3 drops per 6" on wet gauze or linen |
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Inhalation application
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Simplest and fastest method
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EO extraction methods
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Distillation
solvent extraction enfleurage maceration expression |
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Distillation method
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Most common EO extraction method
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Solvent extraction method
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Used for absolutes
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Enfleurage method
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Very old; pressed between plates with cold fat; can take 1-2 months
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Maceration method
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pressed between plates with hot fat
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Expression method
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Known as cold press method; only with citrus oils
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