Aromatherapy Aromatherapy Applications 4

Question 1

Which application method is best suited for treating a localized area such as a bruise or sprain with a cooling effect?

Accepted Answer

Cold compress

Answer

Full-body massage

Answer

Room diffusion

Answer

Steam inhalation

Question 2

During pregnancy, which practice is the safest general guideline for essential oil use?

Accepted Answer

Consult a qualified professional and use gentle oils at low dilution

Answer

Use any oil at full strength

Answer

Ingest oils daily

Answer

Avoid all carrier oils

Question 3

Which is a common risk of using oxidized (old, air-exposed) citrus essential oils on the skin?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of skin sensitization

Answer

Improved fragrance

Answer

Faster absorption

Answer

No change at all

Question 4

In a professional massage blend, what is the main role of the carrier oil besides dilution?

Accepted Answer

To provide slip and glide over the skin

Answer

To make the blend flammable

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To evaporate instantly

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To increase toxicity

Question 5

Which essential oil is commonly diffused to help ease feelings of nausea?

Accepted Answer

Ginger or peppermint

Answer

Clove

Answer

Cinnamon bark

Answer

Oregano

Question 6

What does the term 'neat' application mean in aromatherapy?

Accepted Answer

Applying oil undiluted directly to skin

Answer

Applying oil after dilution

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Diffusing oil into the air

Answer

Adding oil to a bath

Question 7

Which room-based method distributes essential oil molecules into the air using ultrasonic vibration and water?

Accepted Answer

Ultrasonic diffuser

Answer

Reed diffuser

Answer

Hot compress

Answer

Roller bottle