Aroma101 final exam WITH VERIVIED QUESTIONS AND
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Components (chemical constituents) of essential oils that are the heaviest and most
Base notes
complex are said to be _______ _.
To attract insects to ensure pollinators, Plants produce essential oils for which of the following reasons:
protection by repelling harmful insects,
attract beneficial insects that prey on the
plant's predators
True Ginger Z. officinale essential oil may cause irritation to sensitive skin.
True A plant species can have many common names.
False It is reliable to depend on the price of an essential oil to determine its quality.
Ginger Which essential oil can be used in a compress for localized swelling?
Components (chemical constituents) of essential oils that have heavier, more
middle notes complex molecules and are said to be the balancing core or heart of the blend are
known as ________ _.
Are also known as hydrolats and flower Which of the following are true of hydrosols?
waters, Are the waters collected from the
distillation of plant material used to extract
essential oils, Are much less concentrated
than essential oils
Components (chemical constituents) of essential oils that are highly volatile are said
top notes
to be ________ _.
Feel oily to the touch and when exposed to Volatile substances have all the following characteristics EXCEPT:
air they become rancid and do not
evaporate
True Absolutes are obtained through solvent extraction
flower, root, leaves Essential oils can be found in which part of a plant?
Each component (chemical constituent) of an essential oil possesses specific
True
characteristics and properties directly relating to is molecular structure.
Who wrote the book, Practice of Aromatherapy, which forms the basis of the modern
Dr. Jean Valnet
study of aromatherapy?
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, Where the plant was grown, How the plant Which of the following affects the quality of an essential oil?
was harvested, How the essential oil was
stored after production.
Sandalwood Santalum album essential oil (East Indian) is an example of an oil that
True has been produced from the unsustainable harvesting and production of the raw
material.
For most topical applications, Sandalwood S. album essential oil should be used in
2%
which dilution ratio?
Santalum album What is the Latin name for sandalwood?
On rosewood Aniba rosaeodora (Ducke) plantations, which practice produces long,
Coppicing
straight, leafy branches that would be ideal for oil production?
fruity aroma All of the following are characteristics of the essential oil of sandalwood EXCEPT:
t/f: Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts. Safety should be in the mind of
every Aromatherapist. For each essential oil, always consider:
True Therapeutic margin;
Recommended daily dose (RDD); and
Duration guidelines.
Exposure to oxygen causes essential oils to oxidize. This causes safety issues as
True
oxidized essential oil constituents can trigger allergic reactions.
Santalum album What botanical is sandalwood oil distilled from?
Which of the following active constituents is the primary volatile component in
Alpha and Beta Santalol
sandalwood essential oil?
It is not a good idea to inhale concentrated fragrances directly from the bottle while
True
creating artistically, as it gives a distorted impression.
Heavy, sweet, and woody What is the characteristic aroma of sandalwood essential oil?
Organoleptic testing is the process of using your senses to test or evaluate essential
True
oils.
Spikenard Nardostachys grandiflora (DC.) is wildcrafted, mainly by women, at about
True 3,000 to 4,000 meters (approximately 9,843 to 13,123 feet) in Nepal in the Humla,
Jumla, and Mugu regions of the Himalayas.
TRUE OR FALSE: Pine P. sylvestris is a nervous system tonic, helping to stimulate,
True
energize, and strengthen the body.
Bergamot Citrus aurantium var bergamia, Which of the following essential oils can produce photosensitivity ?
Grapefruit Citrus paradisi, Lime Citrus
aurantifolia, Lemon Citrus limonum
Prehaptens such as limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate transform into sensitizing
True
compounds (haptens) when exposed to oxygen.
cloudiness How can you tell if an essential oil contains moisture?
Pinus sylvestris What is the Latin name for pine?
The therapeutic properties an essential oil Constituents are the chemical components in essential oils that give them their
might have, The safety considerations or unique profile. The chemistry of essential oils can tell us which of the following?
toxicity issues concerning an essential oil
Exposure to oxygen causes essential oils to oxidize. This causes safety issues as
True
oxidized essential oil constituents can trigger allergic reactions.
In a dark bottle in a cool place with a tight Oils should be stored ______ _.
lid
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