Lesson 6 Safety And Geranium Flashcards
Which statement is incorrect: A.never take EO internally B. Keep essential oils away from the eyes C. Apply undiluted EO to the skin D. Keep EO out of reach of children
C. Apply undiluted EO to the skin
Which EOs should be completely avoided A. Cassia B. Thuja C.Sassafras D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Which of these oil blends can be used during pregancy
A. peppermint, rosemary, chamomille
B. Lemon, ginger, mandarin
C. Geranium, clary sage, chamomille
B. Lemon, ginger, mandarin
Avoid these oils with someone who has epilepsy A. Clary sage B. Eucalyptus C. Fennel D. Tea tree
C. Fennel
Which eo are phototoxic A. Lavender B. Grapefruit C. Tea tree D. Nome od the above
Grapefruit
Avoid by someone with High blood pressure who is not on medication for it? A. Rosemary B.rose C. Tea tree D none of the abive
Rosemary
Avoid with low pressure A. Rosemary B. Rose C. Marjoram D. None of the above
Marjoram
When working with EO one should A. Ensure adequate ventillation B. Take frequent breaks C. Vary the Eo worked with D. All of the above
All of the above
All conditions addressed by Geranium
A.Dry skin, muscle aches and pains, depression
B. Digestive complaints, acne, neuralgia
C.mature congested skin, poor circulation,menstrual cramps
mature congested skin, poor circulation,menstrual cramps
Geranium contraindications
A. Do not use with high blood pressure
B. Generally safe to use
C.dont use during 1st trimester of pregnancy
D.dont use on skin if exposed to sunlight or UV rays
dont use during 1st trimester of pregnancy
Latin name for Geranium
Zingiber officinale
Pelargorium gravelaens
Origanum majorana
Pelargorium gravelaens
Geranum note: top, middle, base
Middle
Geranium botanical family Cupressaceae Myrtaceae Asteraceae(compositae) Geraniceae
Geraniceae
Geranium major functional group
Sesquiterpenes
Alcohols
Oxides
Alcohols
Geranium is obtained by
Steam distillation
Cold expression
Solvent extraction
Steam distillation
