Test Your Aromatherapy Awareness!
(Answers given at end)
1.Essential oils are 75-100 times more concentrated than dried herbs. True/False
2.Each drop is equal to approximately one pound of plant material. True/False
3.How many pounds of plant parts does it take to make one pound of essential oil?
a. Eucalyptus: 12, 30 or 50 lbs?
b. Lavender: 100, 150 or 300 lbs?
c. Rosemary: 500, 800 or 1000 lbs?
d. Jasmine: 1000, 2000 or 2500 lbs?
e. Rose: 1500, 2000 or 5000 lbs?
Acknowledgement: Robert Tisserand, "Aromatherapy," A Visual Encyclopedia of Unconventional Medicine, editor Ann Hill.
4. It is used to regulate oily skin and acne and soothe skin rashes. As a hair treatment, it improves scalp circulation, controls oiliness and flakiness and improves hair condition. It is also valuable as a chest rub for coughs, colds and respiratory congestion.
a. Fennel
b. Cypress
c. Cedarwood
5.This oil helps overcome insomnia, calm upset stomachs and reduce irritability and nervousness. It helps relieve headaches and migraines. It soothes dry and inflamed skin suffering from dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and sunburn. It's equally calming for the emotions, fighting depression and lifting spirits.
a. Myrrh
b. Lemon
c. Chamomile
6.Balancing female functions. It eases menstrual cramps, regulates menstrual cycles, minimizes discomforts of PMS and reduces menopausal distress. It soothes respiratory ailments and aids in digestion. It benefits all skin types and skin disorders.
a. Pine
b. Clary Sage
c. Patchouli
7.Many use it to help relieve symptoms of coughs, colds, congestion and other respiratory conditions. It is a powerful insect repellant and can help reduce the sting of bites.
a. Rosemary
b. Orange
c. Eucalyptus
8.Known as Natures Little Medicine Chest, it stabilizes the body and mind--stimulating or relaxing depending upon one's needs. This oil helps any skin type or condition. It reduces pain and prevents blistering from burns or sunburns. It relieves headaches, conquers stress and overcomes insomnia.
a. Lavender
b. Coriander
c. Ylang Ylang
9.It helps respiratory ailments such as asthma, sore throats and bronchitis and it fights colds and flu. By eliminating toxins and increasing circulation, it helps alleviate constipation, cellulite, broken capillaries, varicose veins, rheumatism and arthritis. This oil enlivens the complexion by exfoliating dead skin cells and it relieves some symptoms of eczema.
a. Tea Tree
b. Lemon
c. Peppermint
10.People have used it for centuries to aid digestion and freshen breath. It regulates and normalizes oily skin. This oil refreshes, stimulates and invigorates the mind and fights fatigue by increasing alertness. It also soothes inflammations, swelling and muscle aches. It helps relieve headaches and migraines.
a. Sandalwood
b. Peppermint
c. Rose
11. This oil stimulates mental activity, improves memory and increases creativity. It also helps with respiratory ailments. It improves hair and scalp conditions and normalizes oily, problem or blemished skin.
a. Rosemary
b. Neroli
c. Marigold
12.Known as a first-aid kit in a bottle, treats everything from acne and athlete's foot to seborrhea and sore throat. Dentists prescribe it for oral hygiene and to control gum diseases. It stimulates new cell growth and helps heal wounds, combat yeast infections and fight fungus.
a. Tea Tree
b. Frankincense
c. Ginger
13.The name itself means flower of flowers and its sweet scent is enticing, exciting, exotic and emotionally soothing. It minimizes stress, relieves depression and PMS and reduces anger and frustration. It helps normalize oily skin and acne and soothes skin disorders.
a. Rose
b. Ylang Ylang
c. Geranium
Answers:
1. True
2. True
3. a. 50 b.150 c.500 d. 1000 e.2000
4. c
5. c
6. b
7. c
8. a
9. b
10. b
11. a
12. a
13. b
Congratulations! I hope you learned a little about the art and science of organic aromatherapy.
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