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1
Q

definition of essential oils

A

products obtained from raw vegetable material, either by distillation with water or steam from the epicarp of citrus fruit through a mechanical process or by dry distillation

2
Q

job of oil in plants

A

protect plant from pathogenic microorganisms
repel insects
limit consumption of herbivores

3
Q

phenols are

A

antifungal/ anti inflammatory

4
Q

sesquiterpenols are

A

anit inflammatory/ sedative

5
Q

aldehydes are

A

antimicrobial

6
Q

ketones are

A

antimicrobial

7
Q

esters are

A

sedative

anti inflammatory

8
Q

ethers are

A

antispasmodic

9
Q

oxides are

A

stimulants

10
Q

what oils should you avoid with kids

A
peppermint
thyme
camphor
sage
lavandula stoechas
11
Q

oils to avoid during pregnancy

A
camphor
cotton lavender
hyssop
indian dill
oakmoss
parsley
perilla
rue
spanish sage
savin
treemoss
12
Q

birch oil contains

A

98% salicylate (equals 1.4 g aspirin per ml)

13
Q

cinnamon oil

A

is a hallucinogen when smoked

14
Q

nutmeg

A

hallucinogen