Essential Oils: A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice Second Edition

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Singing Dragon, Jun 15, 2012 - Medical - 304 pages

Revised and significantly expanded, the new edition of this handbook provides full information on the use of essential oils in the field of contemporary aromatherapy, based on the research evidence behind their therapeutic applications.

The author provides the historical and cultural context for our understanding of aromatherapy, with an overview of its relationships with Greek, Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. She gives a detailed account of how essential oils are created, how and where aromatherapy is used, the underlying pharmacology, and the current research. The characteristics of over 100 essential oils, absolutes and resinoids are provided in detail, including botanical and chemical information, usage and combinations.

This will be an indispensable text for all students and practitioners of aromatherapy and related disciplines, as well as anyone interested in the use of essential oils for health and well-being.

 

Contents

Preface
9
Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives
11
Part II Approaches to Creating Essential Oil Synergy
73
Part III The Essential Oils Absolutes and Resinoids of Aromatherapy
111
Glossary
256
Appendix A Significant Chemical Constituents in Essential Oils
262
Odour and Therapeutic Potential
271
Appendix C Prescribing Essential Oils Using the Molecular Approach
275
Appendix D Carrier Oils Used in Aromatherapy
283
Indications and Actions
286
References
293
Further Reading
305
Essential Oils Index
306
Subject Index
311
Author Index
316
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About the author (2012)

Jennifer Peace Rhind is a Chartered Biologist with a Ph.D. from the University of Strathclyde and qualifications in massage and aromatherapy. She has worked in flavour research and product development, as a therapist and partner in a multidisciplinary complementary healthcare clinic, in education and course development, and as a lecturer in Higher Education. She is an author, writer, mentor and essential oils consultant. She lives in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

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