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Essential Oil Storage and Safety

The following quiz is for the lesson entitled, Essential Oil Storage and Safety.

1

In general, how much plant material does it take to make one pound of essential oil?

500 pounds of plant material
5 pounds of plant material
55 pounds of plant material
50 pounds of plant material
5000 pounds of plant material

2

How many pounds of flower petals are required to make Rose essential oil?

It takes 200 pounds of rose flower petals to make a single pound of oil.
It takes 2,300 pounds of rose flowers petals to make a single pound of oil.
It takes 20 pounds of rose flower petals to make a single pound of oil.
It takes 2 pounds of rose flower petals to make a single pound of oil.
It takes 2,300 pounds of rose flower leaves to make a single pound of oil.

3

Complete this sentence: Even though essential oils are not susceptible to rancidity like vegetable oils you should still:

leave them out in the open to breathe and release their gases.
protect them from the degenerative effects of heat, light and air; store them in tightly sealed, dark glass bottles away from any heat source.
store them in a clear, glass container to admire their color and consistency.
place near a heat source, so they will penetrate the air.
protect them from the degenerative effects of heat, light and air; store them in an clear glass bottle.

4

Most essential oils last for years although Citrus which is less stable only lasts:

six months after opening.
one year after opening.
six years after opening.
six months even if not opened.
None of these answers are correct.

5

Which essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy?

Bitter Almond
Clary Sage
Clove Bud
Sweet Fennel
All of these answers are correct.

6

Which essential oils should be not be used if you suffer epilepsy?

Geranium, Rose, Tea Tree and Thyme
Cinnamon, Clove, and Oregano
Sweet Fennel, Hyssop, Rosemary and Sage
Angelica, Rosemary, Lemon, Peppermint
None of these answers are correct.

7

Which essential oils should be not be used if someone has high blood pressure?

Parsley, Rose, Sage and Thyme
Hyssop, Rosemary, Sage and Tea Tree
Cinnamon, Cedarwood, Sage and Tarragon
Hyssop, Rosemary, Sage and Thyme
Clove Bud, Clary Sage, Tea Tree and Sage

8

What should you do if essential oils are ingested?

Rinse mouth out with a carrier oil, and then drink a large glass of olive oil. Seek medical advice immediately.
Rinse mouth out with water, and then drink a large glass of water. Seek medical advice immediately.
Rinse mouth out with milk, and then drink a large glass of milk. Seek medical advice immediately.
All of these answers are correct.
None of the answers are correct.

9

Which of the following essential oils may be irritating to the skin?

Allspice, Bitter Almond, Basil, Cinnamon Leaf, Cinnamon Bark, Clove Bud, Sweet Fennel, Fir needle, Lemon, Lemongrass, Melissa, Peppermint, Tea Tree and Wintergreen.
Allspice, Bitter Almond, Fir Needle, and Myrrh
Basil, Cinnamon Leaf, Clove Bud, and Frankincense
Sweet Fennel, Lemon, Lemongrass, and Tarragon
All of these answers are correct.

10

What is the difference between perfume oils and essential oils?

Perfume oils are the same as essential oils, just used for fragrance only.
Perfume oils do not offer the therapeutic benefits of essential oils.
Perfume oils are cheaper and can be for making crafts. Essential oils are rare and harder to obtain.
All of these answers are correct.
None of these answers are correct.

© Rebecca Park Totilo

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