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  1. A pregnant client in her second trimester requests an aromatherapy massage. Which essential oil is generally considered safest to use?

    Answer: Lavender

    Lavender is widely regarded as one of the safer essential oils during the second and third trimesters, though all oils should be used in low dilutions.

  2. Which extraction method is most commonly used to obtain essential oils from flowers such as rose and jasmine?

    Answer: Solvent extraction / enfleurage

    Delicate flower petals like rose and jasmine cannot withstand heat, so solvent extraction or enfleurage is used to capture their aromatic compounds.

  3. Which essential oil is most often recommended for its analgesic properties to help relieve sore, aching muscles?

    Answer: Peppermint

    Peppermint contains menthol, which acts as a natural analgesic and cooling agent, making it effective for relieving sore muscles.

  4. A client has a known allergy to ragweed. Which essential oil family should the massage therapist use with extra caution?

    Answer: Chamomile and other Asteraceae (daisy) family oils

    Chamomile belongs to the Asteraceae family, which cross-reacts with ragweed allergies and may cause reactions in sensitive clients.

  5. What term describes the process by which essential oil molecules enter the bloodstream through skin absorption during massage?

    Answer: Transdermal absorption

    Transdermal absorption refers to the passage of substances through the skin into the underlying tissue and eventually the bloodstream.

  6. Eucalyptus essential oil is primarily indicated for which condition in a massage therapy context?

    Answer: Respiratory congestion and muscle pain

    Eucalyptus oil contains 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), which is a decongestant and anti-inflammatory, making it useful for respiratory congestion and muscle pain.

  7. Which essential oil is known as a 'middle note' and is often used to help balance emotional states and regulate hormones?

    Answer: Geranium

    Geranium is a classic middle note known for its balancing effect on emotions and its traditional use in supporting hormonal equilibrium.