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Unit 4 Flashcards

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What are the specific effects of aromatherapy

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  • pharmacologically
  • physiologically
  • psychologically
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Pharmacologically

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  • once they have been absorbed into the body either through the skin or inhalation, the chemicals in the oils enter the blood and other body fluids and interact with the chemistry of our bodies
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Physiologically

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  • essential oils can affect this by changing the chemical messages and impulses sent around the body and therefore changing the way the systems of the human body function
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Psychologically

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  • sense of smell is linked to memory
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General effects of aromatherapy

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  • reduction of stress and tension
  • feeling of well being, balance and calm
  • antibacterial effects of oil help the body to heal and support the immune system
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How do essential oils penetrate the body

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  • smell/inhalation
  • absorption
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Why is () the fastest way for essential oils to penetrate the body

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  • smell
  • they travel up the nose and send a message to the brain and nerves which respond to the new small and they pass into the bloodstream via the lungs and respiratory system
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Why can’t we ingest essential oils

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  • essential oils can be toxic
  • extremely concentrated and can damage the lining of the stomach
  • enzymes in the stomach change the chemical structure of the oils and therefore change the effects or prevent them from working
  • put a strain on the liver
  • become weaker as they pass through the digestive system
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How the skin is benefited by essential oils

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  • improved circulation
  • improved elasticity
  • faster desquamation
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Combination skin

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  • geranium
  • juniper
  • lavender
  • sandalwood
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Dry skin

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  • geranium
  • lavender
  • sandalwood
  • rose
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Oily skin

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  • bergamot
  • lavender
  • lemon
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Mature skin

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  • geranium
  • rose
  • jasmine
  • sandalwood
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Young skin

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  • geranium
  • lavender
  • rose
  • mandarin
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Sensitive skin

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  • rose
  • chamomile
  • neroli
  • sandalwood
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Hypertensive oils

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  • rosemary
  • black pepper
  • ginger
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Hypotensive oils

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  • lavender
  • lemon
  • ylang ylang
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Tonics

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  • cypress
  • lemon
  • clary sage
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Rubefacient oils

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  • known as warming oils
  • black pepper, rosemary
  • ginger, lemon
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