TEST YOUR MEMORY AND KNOWLEDGE OF AYURVEDA AND AROMATHERAPY

Here is a short quiz for the fun of it. Whether you have been reading my blog for a long or short while, enjoy testing your memory or sniffing out the answers through its various entries. For those who want quick answers, see below.

1. What are plants that support the female hormonal system?

• fennel
•  shatavari
• ashwanganda
• evening primrose
•  all of the above
• none of the above

2. Which essential oil that has the broadest range of
 healing properties for skin and other health issues?

• rose
• neroli
• lavender
• jasmine
• neem

3. If you have acne, eczema or an inflammation of the eyes, which dosha needs to be addressed?

• Vata
• Pitta
• Kapha
• It depends
• I don’t know

4. Which tree essential oil is recommended for a sense of safety and other 1^st chakra issues?

• Frankincense
• Birch
• Maple
• Tea Tree
• Cedar

5. If you are tall, creative, have dry skin, hair and nails, you have a Pitta dosha or Pitta disbalance.

• True
• False

6. Hydrosols are great to:

• (a) spray your aura
• (b) add to desert recipes
• (c) take care of your skin
• (d) add to your laundry
• (e) calm your emotions
• (f) all of the above
• (g) a, b, c, but not d
• (h) a, b and d, but not e

7. Carrier oils are:

•  oils that have been distilled from plants
• oils that have be pressed from a fruit or nut
•  oils that can be shipped by courrier
• organic oils

8.  Face to Grace:

• offers skin care products with organic ingredients
• gives private consultations
• treatments to address skin care, emotional and spiritual issues
• courses on making skin care products, stress management and emotional balance
• loves receiving your feedback on blog entries, products services and courses
• all of the above.

9.  Which oils are most recommended for Vata (dry skin)?

•  grapeseed oil
• maceration of lemon oil
• sesame oil
• coconut oil
• mineral oil

10. Which essential oil combination is recommended to balance excess Kapha constitution?

Lemon, basil, rose and ginger

Vetiver, spikenard and juniper

Chamomile and nettle

Ylang ylang and lilac

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Answer key:

1. e) All of those support the female reproductive system throughout the life cycle. To know more, refer to http://facetograce.blogspot.ca/2011/05/nurturing-your-breasts.html.
2. c) You may want to refer to the blog entry on lavender in http://facetograce.blogspot.ca/search/label/lavender.
3. b) Seats of the Pitta dosha are the eyes, the skin and the liver; any disbalance of the fire element shows in those areas first.
4. e) Cedar is great for any condition associated with the physical sense of safety and security in one’s physical and emotional environment.
5. b) No, those are characteristics of the Vata (air) constitution.
6. f) Hydrosols are efficient all of those and more. You may want to read more about them in http://facetograce.blogspot.ca/2011/05/hydrolates-floral-waters-and-floral.html.
7. b) is the correct answer. The distillation of a plant will give an essential oil; c) is totally off base; d) mineral oils (eg, petroleum oils and jellies prevent skin cells from breathing.
8. f) I’m sure you had no hesitation in choosing the correct answer here. For any question on products, treatments and courses in person or via Skype, contact me at info@facetograce.com.  
9. c) Sesame is the correct answer; other oils for Vata include avocado, castor, glycerin, argan and pumpkin seed oils.
10. a) Definitely a mix with warming, light and astringent properties. Although you can get artificial fragrances that smell like lilac, the flower doesn't give essential oil.