Test your knowledge – Essential Oils

by | Apr 28, 2022 | Aromatherapy | 0 comments

Many commonly utilized essential oils have specific safety, topical maximums and avoidance situations.

Test your knowledge of these five essential oils: Citronella, Eucalyptus (globulus or radiata), Geranium, Helichrysum, Patchouli. Answers are at bottom so you can confirm your responses.

QUESTIONS (hint: there may be more than one correct answer for the question)

1. Which of these common essential oils should NOT be used if you have cats in your household?

__ Citronella  __ Eucalyptus  __ Geranium  __ Helichrysum  __ Patchouli  __ all five oils  __ none of them

2. This oil is an anti-coagulant and should be avoided if using aspirin, blood thinners, or before and after surgery.

__ Citronella  __ Eucalyptus  __ Geranium  __ Helichrysum  __ Patchouli  __ all five oils  __ none of them

3. Safe for all ages to inhale and use topically when properly diluted

__ Citronella  __ Eucalyptus  __ Geranium  __ Helichrysum  __ Patchouli  __ all five oils  __ none of them

4. These oils have topical maximums. When properly diluted they are safe to use on the skin

__ Citronella  __ Eucalyptus  __ Geranium  __ Helichrysum  __ Patchouli  __ all five oils  __ none of them

5. These oils are safe for a household with dogs

__ Citronella  __ Eucalyptus  __ Geranium  __ Helichrysum  __ Patchouli  __ all five oils  __ none of them

ANSWERS:

  1. all five oils
  2. patchouli
  3. citronella, geranium, patchouli
  4. citronella, geranium
  5. all five oils