Quiz: Test your knowledge of aromatherapy and essential oils

2023-05-12 09:51:28

What is aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is using essential oils to relieve everyday ailments such as anxiety, insomnia, respiratory disorders etc. Did you know ? The term aromatherapy was coined in 1985 by researcher René Maurice Gattefossé.

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1. In aromatherapy, orange essential oil allows:

A/ To calm down in case of agitation and nervousness

B/ To give yourself energy

C/ To balance the digestive system

2. In aromatherapy, neroli essential oil allows:

A/ To stay awake all day

B/ To soothe after an emotional shock

C/ To resist daily pressure

3. In aromatherapy, bergamot essential oil is used for:

A/ Giving yourself a boost

B/ Relax, meditate and find inner peace

C/ Promote the quality of sleep, soothe and calm

4. In aromatherapy, lavender has benefits:

A/ Soothing, calming and anti-stress

B/ Energizing, stimulating and balancing

C/ Purifiers, revitalizers and aphrodisiacs

5. In aromatherapy, the tonka bean has virtues:

A/ Purifying and sanitizing

B/ Energizing and balancing

C/ Relaxing, aphrodisiacs and to fight against depression

6. In aromatherapy, verbena essential oil is:

A/ Used to fight fatigue and depression

B/ Used to fight sleep disorders

C/ Used against seasickness

7. In aromatherapy, vanilla essential oil is:

A/ Used as an aphrodisiac, balances the nervous system and relaxes

B/Used to treat wounds and small daily injuries

C/ Used to relieve headaches

Find the answers below.

To learn more about aromatherapy and the uses of essential oils, we highly recommend the book “My essential oil bible” by author Danièle Festy.

The quiz answers

1. A/ Orange essential oil is one of the most used essential oils in aromatherapy. It helps to promote good sleep and soothes in case of insomnia. It also has purifying virtues of the ambient air. Its regressive and reassuring smell is suitable for young and old alike.
2. B/ Neroli is the essential oil the most dedicated to well-being. It is recommended in case of anxiety and stress or emotional and psychological problems. It is described as a powerful natural antidepressant, it is also recommended in case of anxiety attacks or sleep disorders. Used as an aphrodisiac, it would have the ability to develop the feeling of self-confidence, inner peace and joy. It is one of the only ones that can be used by pregnant women and children.
3. C/ In case of low morale, anxiety, irritability or if you are prone to insomnia and nocturnal anxieties, the virtues of bergamot can help you improve the quality of your sleep. Bergamot essential oil has the power to relax and soothe restless and stressed people.
4. A/ Lavender is the panacea of ​​aromatherapy, it is recognized for its benefits against anxiety, stress and insomnia. It is also healing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, sedative, calming, soothing and anti-infectious. In ancient Egypt, lavender was even recognized for its “psyche-calming” properties, in other words: soothing.
5. C/ In aromatherapy, the tonka fever is recognized for its relaxing and aphrodisiac benefits. Its regressive odor is recommended in case of depressive phases and anxious. It regulates blood pressure and helps people with insomnia problems by immersing them in olfactory memories relating to childhood.
6. Used for millennia thanks to its soothing properties and promoting good sleep, verbena essential oil is used in case of low morale, nervous fatigue, stress, anxiety and sleep disturbances. During Antiquity, it was already recommended to have fresh verbena leaves in your bedroom to sleep deeply and avoid nightmares.
7. A/ Vanilla essential oil has relaxing aphrodisiac properties and restores the proper functioning of the nervous system. Did you know ? It is even used in the incubators of premature babies to relax them. According to a study¹ clinical study carried out by the CNRS and the neonatology department of the Strasbourg hospital, the smell of vanilla diffused in the air conditioning of the incubators would reduce 36% the total number of sleep apneas in premature babies (their first cause of death). But how ? The vanillin contained in the essential oil of vanilla is qualified as Universal Olfactory Anchoring, it then acts as “an olfactory comforter” bringing babies a feeling of security and for good reason, it is one of the dominant molecules of breast milk. . Vanilla essential oil could therefore save lives, who would have thought!

1. Study: The impact of vanilla on the breathing of premature newborns

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• The health benefits of true lavender essential oil

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