What is Aromatherapy - Learn all about essential oils



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Module 2

Workbook

Christina Lyne

christina@

Instructions for Module 2 Workbook

Please complete this workbook. You can refer to your Module 2 Course Manual and your additional reading to answer the questions.

Once you have completed the workbook please email it to me within two weeks for marking to:

christina@

You can continue to complete the Essential Oils Worksheets which you started in Module 1. These worksheets can be submitted for marking once you have received all the essential oil profiles. The Essential Oils which you can complete for Module 2 are:

• Clary Sage

• Frankincense

• Juniper

• Lavandin

• Orange, sweet

• Tea Tree

Explain the taxonomy, nomenclature, structure and function of plants in relation to the production of essences, fixed carrier oils and other media

Explain the definition of the taxonomy of plants.

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What does nomenclature of plants mean?

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What is the main function of plants?

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Using your handout label the diagram below with the missing structures. You can use the labels below.

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Stem Flower Taproot Lateral Roots Blade

Vegetative branch Petiole Node Intermode

Terminal Bud Axillary Bud

Terminal Bud of branch

What is the function of the following structures?

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In your own words, explain why the taxonomy and nomenclature of plants is important to an aromatherapist when working with essential oils, fixed oils and other media.

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Give each group of essential oils and fixed oils their plant family name:

|Plant Family |Essential Oils |

| |Lavender, Lavandin, Lavender Spike, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Rosemary, Thyme, |

| |Peppermint, Basil and Patchouli |

| |Neroli, Petitgrain, Bitter Orange, Sweet Orange, Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, |

| |Grapefruit and Melissa |

| |Roman and German Chamomile |

| |Eucalyptus and Tea Tree |

| |Geranium |

| |Black Pepper |

| |Fennel |

| |Rose |

| |Jasmine |

| |Ylang Ylang |

| |Sandalwood |

| |Frankincense and Myrrh |

| |Ginger |

| |Lemongrass and Vetivert |

| |Cedarwood |

| |Cypress and Juniper |

|Plant Family |Fixed Oils |

| |Almond, Apricot Kernel and Peach Kernel |

| |Soya and Peanut |

| |Sunflower |

| |Grapeseed |

| |Olive |

| |Avocado |

| |Sesame |

| |Linseed |

| |Hazel |

| |Walnut |

| |Macadamia |

| |Coconut |

| |Evening Primrose |

| |Wheatgerm |

| |Castor |

| |Jojoba |

DEGRADATION OF ESSENTIAL OILS

What are the causes of degradation of essential oils?

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How must essential oils be handled and stored in order to avoid degradation and spoilage?

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Essential oils are volatile substances and so certain safety precautions must be followed when using them to ensure a safe and effective treatment with no adverse effects upon the client.

What safety precautions should be followed when working with essential oils?

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Describe the percentage dilutions and blending techniques

What is the recommended percentage dilution when blending essential oil into a carrier?

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How would you calculate this?

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What percentage dilution would you use for children, the elderly and pregnant women?

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What is a synergy?

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List the different carriers/media that essential oil can be blended into?

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