Aromatherapy - The use of essential oils and other
natural aromatic substances for psychological and physical therapeutic
benefit. See
What is Aromatherapy?
Botanical Name - the latin name given to a species
of plant to clearly distinguish it from other plants that share the
same common name. Examples: Roman Chamomile's botanical name is Anthemis
nobilis. German chamomile's botanical name is Matricaria chamomilla.
Common Name - The "everyday" name given to a plant.
Examples: Bay, Chamomile, Cedar, Orange, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus. Each
of these examples has multiple different species with different properties,
yet the species go by the same common name. Because of the possible
confusion between common names referring to different species, it is
important that the botanical name is utilized for clarity. When purchasing
essential oils, be sure you refer to the botanical name. If the vendor
does not supply the botanical name, ask for it. Be leery if they don't
know.
Dram - A unit of measurement equaling about 1/8 of
an ounce or about 4 grams.
Carrier Oil - See
What are Carrier
Oils? Essential Oil - See
What are Essential
Oils? Infused Oils -
See What are Infused
Oils? Fragrance Oils -
See What are Fragrance
Oils? Orifice Reducer - Most essential oils are sold in bottles
that contain an "orifice reducer." An orifice reducer is a small, usually
clear insert inside the bottle opening that acts as a dropper. You simply
tip the bottle and you can dispense the oil drop by drop.
Perfume Oils - See
What are Fragrance
Oils? Pipette - A disposable plastic dropper used in place
of an orifice reducer or an eyedropper for dispensing essential oils.
Synergy - A synergistic essential oil blend of the
correct oils in proper proportions is considered to be greater in total
benefit than each oil working independently, thus creating "synergy."
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