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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.
ASIN : B00ECFMBI8
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : June 15, 2012
Edition : 2nd
Language : English
File size : 2.3 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Not Enabled
Print length : 322 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-0857010728
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #1,396,317 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #200 in Aromatherapy (Kindle Store) #466 in Aromatherapy (Books) #504 in Pharmacology (Kindle Store)
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