AROMA 303 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Teach how to attain wellness using essential oils - Answers -Which of the following
functions is within the scope of an aromatherapy consultant or aromatherapist?
less than 50 % - Answers -The amount of an essential oil absorbed through the skin
depends on the particular oil and its constituents. Although estimates vary widely, and
scientific data is sparse, one can make the practical assumption that the average
absorption of a dose applied to intact skin will be:
Characteristic of the oil and evaporates quickly - Answers -Which of the following
statements best describes a top note?
bottom note
dryout note
base note - Answers -When an essential oil is referred to as a fixative which of the
following could also be used to describe it?
middle - Answers -Which of the following notes is thought to be the easier to reproduce
artificially?
evaluate essential oils - Answers -You would conduct organoleptic testing on essential
oils to achieve which of the following?
diethyl phthalate (diethylthalate)
eugenol - Answers -Putting a drop of oil on the tip of your tongue is an effective way to
check quality, (after checking contraindications). Which of the following can create a
numb feeling on the tongue?
They become saturated - Answers -During a session of prolonged organoleptic testing,
which of the following can occur to your smell receptors?
In a dark bottle with a tight lid in a cool place - Answers -Which of the following
statements describes the optimal storage conditions for essential oils?
Fennel - Answers -Which oil is frequently adulterated with synthetic anethole,
fenchone, and phellandrene.
Out of sunlight in a cool place. - Answers -Which of the following is the BEST place to
store your essential oils?
Pimpinella anisum - Answers -The quality of which oil depends on the quantity of
anethole.
, methyl chavicol - Answers -Anise is an effective antiseptic. This action is thought to be
due to which of the following constituents?
Daucus carota - Answers -Which of the following is the correct Latin binomial name of
carrot seed essential oil?
anyone with nervous system problems
estrogen-dependent cancer and endometriosis. - Answers -Which of the following
describes the contraindications for fennel?
Pimpinella Anisum - Answers -Common Name: Anise
Part of Plant: Seed
Color: colorless or pale yellow
Aroma:very sweet flavor and the odor of anise.
Family: Apiaceae
Active Constituents: 80-90% anethole
Therapeutic Properties: Analgesic , antibacterial, anticonvulsant , antiestrogen,
antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aperitive, bactericidal, bronchodilator,
carminative, digestant, disinfectant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, insecticide,
nervine, stimulant, stomachic, and tonic
Medicinal Uses: Anxiety, asthma, breathing (difficult), bronchial congestion, bronchial
spasms, cardiac fatigue, colitis, cough (dry and irritable), coughs, dizziness,
dysmenorrhea, exhaustion, flatulence, fluid retention, headache, hiccups, indigestion,
insect bites, insomnia, migraine, muscle spasms, nausea, palpitations, peristalsis (to
stimulate), sinus, stress, tension, and vomiting
Dosage: 1 to 3 drops in the bath twice a week for a maximum of four weeks FOR 3 x
daily
Organ Systems: digestive system, respiratory, nervous, and reproduction
Toxicity Rating: Toxic rating is III
Caution & Contraindications: Anethole and estragole can be toxic and accumulative. In
excessive doses (more than three drops, three times per day or with prolonged use over
two to three weeks), it can slow down the circulation causing circulatory and nervous
system disorders. It may irritate the skin if it is applied undiluted, although this is not
likely. Do not exceed a maximum of three drops, three times a day. Do not administer
for longer than 14 consecutive days. Avoid internally and externally in pregnancy,
Teach how to attain wellness using essential oils - Answers -Which of the following
functions is within the scope of an aromatherapy consultant or aromatherapist?
less than 50 % - Answers -The amount of an essential oil absorbed through the skin
depends on the particular oil and its constituents. Although estimates vary widely, and
scientific data is sparse, one can make the practical assumption that the average
absorption of a dose applied to intact skin will be:
Characteristic of the oil and evaporates quickly - Answers -Which of the following
statements best describes a top note?
bottom note
dryout note
base note - Answers -When an essential oil is referred to as a fixative which of the
following could also be used to describe it?
middle - Answers -Which of the following notes is thought to be the easier to reproduce
artificially?
evaluate essential oils - Answers -You would conduct organoleptic testing on essential
oils to achieve which of the following?
diethyl phthalate (diethylthalate)
eugenol - Answers -Putting a drop of oil on the tip of your tongue is an effective way to
check quality, (after checking contraindications). Which of the following can create a
numb feeling on the tongue?
They become saturated - Answers -During a session of prolonged organoleptic testing,
which of the following can occur to your smell receptors?
In a dark bottle with a tight lid in a cool place - Answers -Which of the following
statements describes the optimal storage conditions for essential oils?
Fennel - Answers -Which oil is frequently adulterated with synthetic anethole,
fenchone, and phellandrene.
Out of sunlight in a cool place. - Answers -Which of the following is the BEST place to
store your essential oils?
Pimpinella anisum - Answers -The quality of which oil depends on the quantity of
anethole.
, methyl chavicol - Answers -Anise is an effective antiseptic. This action is thought to be
due to which of the following constituents?
Daucus carota - Answers -Which of the following is the correct Latin binomial name of
carrot seed essential oil?
anyone with nervous system problems
estrogen-dependent cancer and endometriosis. - Answers -Which of the following
describes the contraindications for fennel?
Pimpinella Anisum - Answers -Common Name: Anise
Part of Plant: Seed
Color: colorless or pale yellow
Aroma:very sweet flavor and the odor of anise.
Family: Apiaceae
Active Constituents: 80-90% anethole
Therapeutic Properties: Analgesic , antibacterial, anticonvulsant , antiestrogen,
antifungal, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, aperitive, bactericidal, bronchodilator,
carminative, digestant, disinfectant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, insecticide,
nervine, stimulant, stomachic, and tonic
Medicinal Uses: Anxiety, asthma, breathing (difficult), bronchial congestion, bronchial
spasms, cardiac fatigue, colitis, cough (dry and irritable), coughs, dizziness,
dysmenorrhea, exhaustion, flatulence, fluid retention, headache, hiccups, indigestion,
insect bites, insomnia, migraine, muscle spasms, nausea, palpitations, peristalsis (to
stimulate), sinus, stress, tension, and vomiting
Dosage: 1 to 3 drops in the bath twice a week for a maximum of four weeks FOR 3 x
daily
Organ Systems: digestive system, respiratory, nervous, and reproduction
Toxicity Rating: Toxic rating is III
Caution & Contraindications: Anethole and estragole can be toxic and accumulative. In
excessive doses (more than three drops, three times per day or with prolonged use over
two to three weeks), it can slow down the circulation causing circulatory and nervous
system disorders. It may irritate the skin if it is applied undiluted, although this is not
likely. Do not exceed a maximum of three drops, three times a day. Do not administer
for longer than 14 consecutive days. Avoid internally and externally in pregnancy,
