1st Edition
Aromatherapy by Jimm Harrison explores the complex and important chemistry and application of essential oils. With alternative and natural therapies becoming a part of daily life, this pertinent topic deserves this complete and informative treatment. Through aromatherapy, the use of essential oils is a creative, versatile, and powerfully effective treatment. This book provides the therapist and enthusiast with the tools and knowledge necessary to understand the complexities of essential oil therapy, and confidently utilize its healing potential. There is also extensive coverage of 33 essential oils allows the reader to know in-depth how these oils should be valued and used in a spa or medical setting. The book carefully notes and explains the many varying descriptions of essential oils that are out there, and presents in detail the reasons why conflicting information exists and how to filter through it. The inclusion of the plant origin of the essential oils in order to more clearly define their healing properties as well as their relationship with human hormonal balance adds dimension to the book. In all, Aromatherapy provides a thorough and accurate essential oils study for the reader, and will remain an invaluable resource in continued practice.
Provides a useful foundation and philosophy and a basis for the client/practitioner relationship by defining holistic beauty and the role of the holistic practitioner.
Allows for thorough knowledge of essential oil activity and safety, even for those without a chemistry background, empowering the reader in essential oil selection and consultation.
Assists in the creation of a complete collection of essential oils appropriate for the reader by giving detailed information for 33 essential oils.
Presents practical methods of essential oils with easy to follow guidelines that can be applied to any practice.
Discusses human and plant biology and physiology which allows for a deeper knowledge of essential oil effectiveness and use.
Introduces the science of evolution and emerging biological properties demonstrates the relationship between plants and humans giving added support to the healing properties of essential oils.
Provides photos and charts to enhance the content.
Chapter 1: Holistic Beauty and Skin Care
Chapter 2: Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
Chapter 3: Psyco-Aromatherapy: The Olfactory System and The Effects of Fragrance on Body and Mind
Chapter 4: Discovering Essential Oils
Chapter 5: Essential Oil Biology and Chemistry
Chapter 6: Therapeutic Effects of Essential Oils
Chapter 7: Methods of Application
Chapter 8: Botanical Fatty Acids, Nutrients and Herbs for Clinical Skin Care and Spa Therapy
Chapter 9: Essential Oils for Topical Therapeutic Use in Skin Care
Chapter 10: Therapeutic Cosmetic Formulae and Spa Treatments
Chapter 11: Essential Oil’s Synergistic Relationship with Nutrition, Diet and Supplements
Chapter 12: The Holistic Consultation
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