AROMA 303 MOD 4 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Antiulcer - Answers -The primary therapeutic actions for basil essential oil are
antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial. From the following what is one other potential
therapeutic action?
Which of the following is the Latin name of basil? - Answers -Ocimum basilicum
Which of the following is the Latin name of the anise essential oil preferred for clinical
aromatherapy? - Answers -Pimpinella anisumDo not confuse Anise oil, Pimpinella
anisum, with Star Anise oil, Illicium verum. These two plants are very different
botanically, however the fruit of both, yield oil of a similar composition, smell, and taste.
Pimpinella yields a finer oil with a more delicate flavor, suitable for clinical
aromatherapy. Star Anise is used primarily in flavoring and perfumery, is less expensive
and not as desirable for clinical therapeutic aromatherapy purposes.
The toxic rating of which essential oil is III[16], and a skin patch test is required. The
toxic constituent is methyl chavicol. - Answers -Ocimum basilicum
The RDD for which oil in this module is Adult: Internally: 1-drop three times daily, for a
maximum of two weeks - Answers -Pimpinella anisumRecommended Daily Dosage -
Pimpinella anisum Three times daily unless stated otherwise: Adult: Internally: 1-drop
three times daily, for a maximum of two weeks Externally: 1-3-drops in the bath for a
maximum of five weeks
Anise has an affinity for which body system? - Answers -Digestive:
Extract of anise is used in formulas that relieve gas, these are known as carminatives.
Which essential oil is safe to use during pregnancy - Answers -Pimpinella anisum
Ocimum basilicum
Both of the above Or
Correct!
* Neither of the Above do not use any of above during pregnancyPimpinella anisum
Avoid internally and externally in pregnancy, breast-feeding, estrogen-dependant
cancers. Ocimum basilicum should not be used during pregnancy or while breast-
feeding.
What is the botanical family that anise belongs to? - Answers -Apiaceae
It is important to know the botanical family to ensure the correct oil has been chosen.
Plus oils from the same botanical families often contain similar chemical constituents.
The aroma of which oil has a very high intensity and is considered a top note. -
Answers -Ocimum basilicum
Antiulcer - Answers -The primary therapeutic actions for basil essential oil are
antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial. From the following what is one other potential
therapeutic action?
Which of the following is the Latin name of basil? - Answers -Ocimum basilicum
Which of the following is the Latin name of the anise essential oil preferred for clinical
aromatherapy? - Answers -Pimpinella anisumDo not confuse Anise oil, Pimpinella
anisum, with Star Anise oil, Illicium verum. These two plants are very different
botanically, however the fruit of both, yield oil of a similar composition, smell, and taste.
Pimpinella yields a finer oil with a more delicate flavor, suitable for clinical
aromatherapy. Star Anise is used primarily in flavoring and perfumery, is less expensive
and not as desirable for clinical therapeutic aromatherapy purposes.
The toxic rating of which essential oil is III[16], and a skin patch test is required. The
toxic constituent is methyl chavicol. - Answers -Ocimum basilicum
The RDD for which oil in this module is Adult: Internally: 1-drop three times daily, for a
maximum of two weeks - Answers -Pimpinella anisumRecommended Daily Dosage -
Pimpinella anisum Three times daily unless stated otherwise: Adult: Internally: 1-drop
three times daily, for a maximum of two weeks Externally: 1-3-drops in the bath for a
maximum of five weeks
Anise has an affinity for which body system? - Answers -Digestive:
Extract of anise is used in formulas that relieve gas, these are known as carminatives.
Which essential oil is safe to use during pregnancy - Answers -Pimpinella anisum
Ocimum basilicum
Both of the above Or
Correct!
* Neither of the Above do not use any of above during pregnancyPimpinella anisum
Avoid internally and externally in pregnancy, breast-feeding, estrogen-dependant
cancers. Ocimum basilicum should not be used during pregnancy or while breast-
feeding.
What is the botanical family that anise belongs to? - Answers -Apiaceae
It is important to know the botanical family to ensure the correct oil has been chosen.
Plus oils from the same botanical families often contain similar chemical constituents.
The aroma of which oil has a very high intensity and is considered a top note. -
Answers -Ocimum basilicum
