Week 2 - Skin Care 1 - Wellness Concepts and Aromatherapy
An agent that promotes or increases perspiration; good to warm an area, for detoxification treatments, cellulite treatments, sore muscles (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Sudorific/Diaphoretic
An agent that promotes the removal of mucus from the respiratory system; good for general respiratory support to prevent congestion and aid breathing (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Expectorant
According to the Powerpoint slide A Study of Key Essential Oils Cedarwood is
Antiseptic, calming
An agent that strengthens and tones the nerves and nervous system; good for stress, nervous tension, burnout, neuritis, neuralgia (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Nervine
According to the Powerpoint slide A Study of Key Essential Oils Rosewood is
Cellular stimulant
Upon reviewing more information in the slides on Rosewood, this oil is
Speeds cell division and good for mature, dehydrated and sensitive skin
An agent that revitalizes and strengthens the body; good for low immunity, burnout, mental exhaustion, stress (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Restorative
Upon reviewing more information in the slides on Naiouli, this oil is
Is in the same family as tea tree and is a strong disinfectant
Upon reviewing more information in the slides on Sandalwood, this oil is
Is very good for dehydrated skins
According to the Powerpoint slide A Study of Key Essential Oils Cypress is
Oxygenating
An agent that increases the function of a body system or the body in general; good for mental and physical burnout; stress, to revitalize and energize (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Stimulant
An agent that tones and stimulates the function of the liver; good as a support for liver cleansing or detoxification treatments (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Hepatic
T or F When we use an essential oil undiluted, we say we are using it neat
True
An agent that promotes healing through the formation of scar tissue; good for wounds, skin conditions, skin revitalization treatments (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Cicatrisant
Upon reviewing more information in the slides on Lavendar, this oil is
Is good for dermatitis and eczema
According to the Powerpoint slide A Study of Key Essential Oils Lavender is
Soothing
An agent that helps alleviate depression; good also for stress and anxiety (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Anti-depressant
Upon reviewing more information in the slides on Cypress, this oil is
Strengthens capillaries
An agent that increases local circulation to the skin and is warming; may lead to skin irritation; good for tight muscles, detoxification, cellulite treatments, muscle pain and soreness (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Rubefacient
According to the Powerpoint slide A Study of Key Essential Oils Niaouli is
Local circulation
An agent that relieves or decreases pain from irritated nerves; good for neuralgia (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Anti-neuralgic
An agent that helps to prevent the hardening of tissue; good for scar tissue, mature skin and wrinkles (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Anti-sclerotic
According to the Powerpoint slide A Study of Key Essential Oils Marjoram is
Antiseptic
An agent that decreases inflammation (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Anti-inflammatory
Upon reviewing more information in the slides on Eucalyptus, this oil is
Stimulates circulation
An agent that firms or tightens tissue (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Astringent
Upon reviewing more information in the slides on Cedarwood, this oil is
Is anti-fungal and detoxifying; is good for normal to oily skins
Upon reviewing more information in the slides on Jasmine, this oil is
Good for wound healing and collagen formation
An agent that corrects disordered body function and supports balance in the body (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Alterative
According to the Powerpoint slide A Study of Key Essential Oils Ylang Ylang is
Anti-seborrheic
An agent that decreases or relieves rheumatism (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Anti-rheumatic
An agent that causes narrowing of the blood vessels (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Vasoconstrictor
An agent that lowers blood pressure; good for stress and anxiety (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Hypotensive
According to the Powerpoint slide A Study of Key Essential Oils Basil is
Increases Skin Resistance, stimulant
An agent that increases the activity of leukocytes in the body, therefore boosting immunity (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Cytophylactic
According to the Powerpoint slide A Study of Key Essential Oils Geranium is
Antiseptic, cleansing
An agent that destroys the life cycle of a viral pathogen (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Antiviral
According to the Powerpoint slide A Study of Key Essential Oils Sandalwood is
Hydrating, softening
An agent that sedates or calms the central nervous system, or the body in general; good for relaxation treatments, stress, anxiety, insomnia (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Sedative
T or F Only Lavender and Tea Tree oil can be used un-diluted
True
T or F Essential oils are used to treat the whole person (Body, Mind, and Spirit) and can be used by inhaling them or by applying them to the body topically.
True
An agent that promotes the production of urine and aids water retention; good for detoxification treatments, water retention, revitalization treatments (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Diuretic
Upon reviewing more information in the slides on Geranium, this oil is
Is very balancing
An agent that relieves or prevents itching; good for itchy skin, insect bites, skin irritation, itchy scalp, sunburn (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Antipruritic
According to the Powerpoint slide A Study of Key Essential Oils Lemongrass is
Cleansing
An agent that combats impurities in the blood and aids detoxification (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Depurative
An agent that soothes and relieves tension; good for stress, anxiety, insomnia (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Relaxant
An agent that softens the skin; good for dry skin, mature skin, dehydrated skin, rough skin (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Emollient
An agent that destroys or inhibits the life cycle of pathogenic micro-organisms (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Antimicrobial
An agent that reduces the sensation of pain; good for soft tissue pain (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Analgesic
An agent that controls the production of sebum (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Anti-seborrheic
According to the Powerpoint slide A Study of Key Essential Oils Jasmine is
Helps skin texture
An agent that is healing for the skin; good skin conditions and wounds (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Vulnerary
According to the Powerpoint slide A Study of Key Essential Oils Eucalyptus is
Antiseptic, cooling
An agent that combats fungal infection (Refer to the posted reading "Therapeutic Actions and Properties of Selected Essential Oils")
Fungicidal
T or F The plant extracts that we use in Aromatherapy are called Essential oils
True