AROMA 303 MOD 8 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Which of the following cautions and contra-indications are relevant for Elettaria
cardamomum essential oil? - Answers -Gallbladder irritation:It is advisable to note that
The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal
Medicines says that cardamom seed may trigger spasmodic pain if there are issues with
gallstones tone. It is not recommended for self-medication in patients with gallstones.
Which of the following issues are supported by Elettaria cardamomumessential oil? -
Answers -Fungal infections
Indigestion
Postoperative nausea
Elettaria cardamomum has a wide range of therapeutic actions and medicinal uses.
Always think of cardamom where there are stomach issues with bloating and
indigestion, fungal infections and nausea, specifically postoperative nausea when
blended with ginger and tarragon.
One author cautions that carrot seed oil may interfere with what therapy? - Answers -
antihypertensive:Newell et. al. caution that excessive doses of wild carrot seed oil may
interfere with antihypertensive therapy due to cardiotonic effects so use with caution for
anyone who has high blood pressure.
Which of the following is the correct Latin binomial name of carrot seed essential oil? -
Answers -Daucus carota
Which constituent in cedarwood is antifungal: - Answers -Himachalol: sesquiterpene
alcohol, himachalol, was found to have antifungal activity against invasive aspergillosis
in animal studies. Although most people are often exposed to aspergillosis infections
such as pneumonia caused by the fungus rarely occur in people who have a normal
immune system.
The Latin name of Cedar is: - Answers -Cedrus atlantica
The botanical family of cajuput is - Answers -Myrtaceae.
The Latin name of cajuput is - Answers -Melaleuca leucadendron var. cajuputi
Which oil is a possible abortifacient and so is contraindicated in pregnancy - Answers -
Cedarwood : the toxic rating of cedarwood is I and a skin patch test is required. The
toxic constituent is atlantones. Contraindicated during pregnancy and while breast-
feeding. Possible abortifacient.
Cajuput should be used at which dilution to avoid any skin irritation? - Answers -1-3%:
The correct answer is a. It can cause stinging if applied undiluted to the skin. 1,8 cineol
Which of the following cautions and contra-indications are relevant for Elettaria
cardamomum essential oil? - Answers -Gallbladder irritation:It is advisable to note that
The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal
Medicines says that cardamom seed may trigger spasmodic pain if there are issues with
gallstones tone. It is not recommended for self-medication in patients with gallstones.
Which of the following issues are supported by Elettaria cardamomumessential oil? -
Answers -Fungal infections
Indigestion
Postoperative nausea
Elettaria cardamomum has a wide range of therapeutic actions and medicinal uses.
Always think of cardamom where there are stomach issues with bloating and
indigestion, fungal infections and nausea, specifically postoperative nausea when
blended with ginger and tarragon.
One author cautions that carrot seed oil may interfere with what therapy? - Answers -
antihypertensive:Newell et. al. caution that excessive doses of wild carrot seed oil may
interfere with antihypertensive therapy due to cardiotonic effects so use with caution for
anyone who has high blood pressure.
Which of the following is the correct Latin binomial name of carrot seed essential oil? -
Answers -Daucus carota
Which constituent in cedarwood is antifungal: - Answers -Himachalol: sesquiterpene
alcohol, himachalol, was found to have antifungal activity against invasive aspergillosis
in animal studies. Although most people are often exposed to aspergillosis infections
such as pneumonia caused by the fungus rarely occur in people who have a normal
immune system.
The Latin name of Cedar is: - Answers -Cedrus atlantica
The botanical family of cajuput is - Answers -Myrtaceae.
The Latin name of cajuput is - Answers -Melaleuca leucadendron var. cajuputi
Which oil is a possible abortifacient and so is contraindicated in pregnancy - Answers -
Cedarwood : the toxic rating of cedarwood is I and a skin patch test is required. The
toxic constituent is atlantones. Contraindicated during pregnancy and while breast-
feeding. Possible abortifacient.
Cajuput should be used at which dilution to avoid any skin irritation? - Answers -1-3%:
The correct answer is a. It can cause stinging if applied undiluted to the skin. 1,8 cineol
