Aromatherapy Knowledge Answers and Questions 5

Question 1

The chemical family of 'esters' in essential oils is generally associated with which quality?

Accepted Answer

Calming and soothing effects

Answer

Esters are often linked to calming, soothing aromatic properties.

Question 2

Which of the following is an absolute rather than a true essential oil?

Accepted Answer

Jasmine absolute

Answer

Jasmine is typically produced as an absolute via solvent extraction.

Question 3

What does 'therapeutic grade' most reliably indicate about an essential oil?

Accepted Answer

It is an unregulated marketing term, not an official standard

Answer

'Therapeutic grade' is a marketing phrase with no official regulatory standard.

Question 4

Which oil is traditionally valued in skincare and meditation and comes from a resin?

Accepted Answer

Frankincense

Answer

Frankincense is distilled from tree resin and used in skincare and meditation.

Question 5

Oxidation of essential oils over time can lead to what?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of skin irritation and loss of aroma quality

Answer

Oxidized oils can become more irritating and lose aromatic quality.

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