Exploration and Healing Flashcards
(47 cards)
1
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Antiviral
A
kill a virus
2
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Antibacterial
A
kill bacteria
3
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Antifungal
A
kill fungus
4
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Antiseptic
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antimicrobial substances, apply to tissue/skin to reduce infection/sepsis possibility
5
Q
Anti-inflammatory
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reduce inflammation
6
Q
Antineuralgic
A
reduce nerve pain
7
Q
Antirheumatic
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reduce arthritic pain
8
Q
Antispasmodic
A
inhibit spasms
9
Q
Antivenomous
A
block venom
10
Q
Antitoxic
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block toxins
11
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Antidepressant
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relieve depression
12
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Sedative
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calm the system, induce sleep
13
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Nervine
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relaxes the nerves
14
Q
Analgesic
A
relieve pain
15
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Hypotensol
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decrease blood pressure
16
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Hypertensol
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increase blood pressure
17
Q
Digestive
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harmonize digestive system
18
Q
Expectorating
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eliminate mucus from lungs
19
Q
Deodorizing
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repel noxious smells
20
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Granulation-stimulating
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increase tissue growth
21
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Circulatory-stimulating
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increase cardiac output
22
Q
Diruretic
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eliminate excess water
23
Q
Which essential oil is one of the best at stimulating cellular growth? Select one: a. Myrrh b. Frankincense c. Cinnamon d. Tea Tree Oil
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a. Myrrh
24
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How long are EOs typically present in a healthy body?
Select one:
a. 1-3 hours
b. 3-6 hours
c. 9-12 hours
d. Up to 14 hours
A
b. 3-6 hours
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How long are EOs typically present in an unhealthy body?
Select one:
a. 1-3 hours
b. 3-6 hours
c. 9-12 hours
d. Up to 14 hours
d. Up to 14 hours
26
Avicenna wrote about the benefits of what EO in the 10th century?
Select one:
a. Myrrh
b. Rose
c. Frankincense
d. Sandalwood
b. Rose
27
The therapeutic life for EOs is roughly how long?
Select one:
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 4 years
b. 2 years
28
What is one of the only EOs you should use in a sauna?
Select one:
a. Lavender
b. Sandalwood
c. Eucalyptus
d. Mint
c. Eucalyptus
29
What is the liquid, cream, or ointment that oils are added to for application called?
Select one:
a. Carrier base
b. Dilution solution
c. Topical base
d. Diluted base
a. Carrier base
30
How much EO do you add to the base?
Select one:
a. 0-10 drops
b. 10-20 drops
c. 20-30 drops
d. 30-40 drops
b. 10-20 drops
31
What dilution percentage should be used with vulnerable populations?
Select one:
a. 1%
b. 2%
c. 5%
d. 25%
a. 1%
32
What is the dilution percentage for the average person?
Select one:
a. 1%
b. 2%
c. 5%
d. 25%
b. 2%
33
The blend of what 2 oils is both energizing and anti-depressive?
Select one:
a. Lavender and Ylang Ylang
b. Rosemary and Sage
c. Peppermint and Rosemary
d. Lavender and Peppermint
c. Peppermint and Rosemary
34
What EO is a good lymph stimulator to use in the shower?
Select one:
a. Palmarosa
b. Niaouli
c. Lavandin
d. Bay Laurel
d. Bay Laurel
35
What EO applied undiluted locally is good for the treatment of warts?
Select one:
a. Thuja
b. Everlasting
c. Angelica Root
d. Vitex
a. Thuja
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What EO applied undiluted topically helps with sleep?
Select one:
a. Thuja
b. Everlasting
c. Angelica Root
d. Vitex
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c. Angelica Root
37
Name the condition where the dilution of EOs is essential before application.
Select one:
a. Shingles
b. Warts
c. Open Wounds
d. Eczema
d. Eczema
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What EO that is suitable for ingestion in the average person should not be used in children under the age of 5?
Select one:
a. Oregano
b. Cinnamon Bark
c. Peppermint
d. Helichrysum
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c. Peppermint
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What EO that is suitable for ingestion is helpful to restart liver activity?
Select one:
a. Oregano
b. Cinnamon Bark
c. Peppermint
d. Helichrysum
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d. Helichrysum
40
What is a refreshing, invigorating, and useful for muscle soreness or to relieve cramping in the limbs or trunk area?
Select one:
a. Liniments
b. Creams
c. Lotions
d. Infused Oils
a. Liniments
41
What EO can be used undiluted locally for muscle pain?
Select one:
a. Neroli
b. Bay Laurel
c. Katrafay
d. Vitex
c. Katrafay
42
What EO can be used as a single drop applied to wrists or temples, which will provide the hormonal rebalancing effect of this plant?
Select one:
a. Lavender
b. Ylang-Ylang
c. Angelica Root
d. Vitex
d. Vitex
43
What EO is used for mosquito bites?
Select one:
a. Inula graveolens
b. Lavender
c. Katrafay
d. Everlasting
b. Lavender
44
Deep-seated and severe chronic bronchitis reacts quickly to treatment with essential oils when delivered by what method?
Select one:
a. inhalation
b. suppositories
c. ingesting
d. topical
b. suppositories
45
What EO is nontoxic and can be ingested for liver detoxification?
Select one:
a. Lemon oil
b. Tarragon
c. Tea Tree
d. Vitex
a. Lemon oil
46
This EO can be taken in almost any amount to calm the stomach and helps with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Select one:
a. Cinnamon Bark
b. Fennel
c. Dill
d. German Chamomile
d. German Chamomile
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This EO is taken sporadically or as part of a program for liver regeneration.
Select one:
a. Carrot Seed
b. Anise Seed
c. Celery Seed
d. Coriander Seed
a. Carrot Seed
