Aromatherapy Knowledge Answers and Questions 2

Question 1

Which extraction method is most commonly used to produce true essential oils from plant material?

Accepted Answer

Steam distillation

Answer

Cold pressing with solvents

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Enfleurage with animal fat

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Maceration in vinegar

Question 2

Citrus essential oils such as lemon and bergamot are typically obtained by which method?

Accepted Answer

Cold expression (pressing) of the peel

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Steam distillation of the flowers

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CO2 extraction of the seeds

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Solvent extraction of the leaves

Question 3

What is a 'carrier oil' used for in aromatherapy?

Accepted Answer

Diluting essential oils for safe skin application

Answer

Increasing the concentration of essential oils

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Speeding up evaporation of the oil

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Neutralizing the aroma of essential oils

Question 4

Which of the following is a common carrier oil?

Accepted Answer

Sweet almond oil

Answer

Peppermint essential oil

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Eucalyptus essential oil

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Tea tree essential oil

Question 5

Why should undiluted essential oils generally not be applied directly to the skin?

Accepted Answer

They can cause irritation or sensitization

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They evaporate too slowly

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They lose their scent immediately

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They stain the skin permanently

Question 6

Which essential oil is traditionally associated with promoting relaxation and sleep?

Accepted Answer

Lavender

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Peppermint

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Rosemary

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Lemongrass

Question 7

What does the term 'aromatherapy' most accurately describe?

Accepted Answer

The therapeutic use of essential oils from plants

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The blending of synthetic fragrances

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The study of plant taxonomy

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The distillation of alcohol from herbs