Pre-blend Aromatherapy
ITEC test questions and
answers
Scoliosis - answer Sideways deviation (lateral) of
the curve of the spine, forming either an S or a C.
Kyphosis (hunchback) - answer Exaggeration of the
normal backward curve of the thoracic region in
the spine.
Lordosis (swayback) - answer Hollow back in the
lumbar region.
How would you store pre-blend aromatherapy oils?
- answer A cool, dark place away from direct
sunlight in an airtight container and away from
extreme temperatures
Physiological and psychological benefits - answer
Improve blood flow to the whole body
Improves lymphatic drainage
Relieves muscular tensions
Relieves physical and emotional stress
,Improves joint mobility
Promotes deep relaxation
Helps to improve muscle tone
Relieve stress and anxiety
Creates a feeling of balance and well being
Reduces insomnia
Boosts the immune system
Improves skin tone
Describe what is meant with physiological effect -
answer The affect on the body
Describe what is meant with psychological effects -
answer The affect on your emotions, memories and
instincts
Essential oils - answer Oils extracted from the
seeds, bark, roots, leaves, wood, and/or resin of
plants. They are volatile and evaporate ease with
exposed to water.
List the 3 different evaporation types of essential
oils - answer Tops note
Middle note
Base note
, Top notes - answer Absorbed very quickly into skin
Last up to 24 hours in the body
Top notes are citrus oils (e.g. orange, lemon, and
grapefruit) and herb oils (e.g. peppermint and
clary sage)
Have sharp smells
Stimulation effect
Examples of top notes - answer Lemon
Lemongrass
Grapefruit
Orange
Bergamot
Eucalyptus citriodora
Tea tree
Sage
Petigrain
Pepperment
Clary sage
Basil
Middle notes - answer Moderate evaporation rate
ITEC test questions and
answers
Scoliosis - answer Sideways deviation (lateral) of
the curve of the spine, forming either an S or a C.
Kyphosis (hunchback) - answer Exaggeration of the
normal backward curve of the thoracic region in
the spine.
Lordosis (swayback) - answer Hollow back in the
lumbar region.
How would you store pre-blend aromatherapy oils?
- answer A cool, dark place away from direct
sunlight in an airtight container and away from
extreme temperatures
Physiological and psychological benefits - answer
Improve blood flow to the whole body
Improves lymphatic drainage
Relieves muscular tensions
Relieves physical and emotional stress
,Improves joint mobility
Promotes deep relaxation
Helps to improve muscle tone
Relieve stress and anxiety
Creates a feeling of balance and well being
Reduces insomnia
Boosts the immune system
Improves skin tone
Describe what is meant with physiological effect -
answer The affect on the body
Describe what is meant with psychological effects -
answer The affect on your emotions, memories and
instincts
Essential oils - answer Oils extracted from the
seeds, bark, roots, leaves, wood, and/or resin of
plants. They are volatile and evaporate ease with
exposed to water.
List the 3 different evaporation types of essential
oils - answer Tops note
Middle note
Base note
, Top notes - answer Absorbed very quickly into skin
Last up to 24 hours in the body
Top notes are citrus oils (e.g. orange, lemon, and
grapefruit) and herb oils (e.g. peppermint and
clary sage)
Have sharp smells
Stimulation effect
Examples of top notes - answer Lemon
Lemongrass
Grapefruit
Orange
Bergamot
Eucalyptus citriodora
Tea tree
Sage
Petigrain
Pepperment
Clary sage
Basil
Middle notes - answer Moderate evaporation rate
