Lesson 4 how aromath work CYPRESS Flashcards
What happens when essential oils are breathed in?
a. some essential oil molecules will find their way into the bloodstream through the lungs
b. EO molecules will trigger the receptors in the olfactory mucous membranes to respond and pass a sensory stimulation into the olfactory center of the limbic system of the brain
c. Most eEO molecules will be exhaled again
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
EO will absorb more readily if
a. skin is broken or damaged
b. a large amount of skin is overed
c. it is cold
d. after a steam bath
e. both a and b
f. both a, b and d
e. both a and b
A Japanese experimente carried out in 1964 concluded that the effect of peppermint oil on the digestive system was stronger
a. when applied topically to the tummy area
b. when taken orally
c. when inhaled
c. when inhaled
Cypress has following contraindications a. do not use with low blood pressure b. generally safe to use C. Do not use during pregnancy D. do no use on kin if exposed to sunlight of UV rays
C. Do not use during pregnancy
Conditions which can ALL be addressed by Cypress:
a. hemorrhoids, painful periods, water retention
b. Insect repellent, dry skin , colds and flu.
c. muscle aches and pains, digestive complaints, stress
a. hemorrhoids, painful periods, water retention
Latin name for Cypress:
Cupressus sempervivens
Santalum album
Juniperus communis
Cupressus sempervivens
Cypress note: top, middle, base
middle
Cypress botanical Family cupressaceae Lamaiceae (labiatae) Asteraceae (compositor) Rutaceae
cupressaceae
Cypress should be avoided :
a. on skin if exposed to sunlight or UV rays
b. for those with low blood pressure
c. with cancer, uterine and breast fibrosis
.with cancer, uterine and breast fibrosis
Cypress EO is obtained by:
a- steam distillation
b. cold expression
c. Solvent extraction
a- steam distillation
