Aromatherapy for Health Professionals covers the full spectrum of theory and practice from essential oil science and the foundations of practice to the application of aromatherapy for specific conditions.
The fourth edition of this highly successful book provides a clear and authoritative introduction to aromatherapy as practiced in modern health care settings. It gives valuable information for any health professional wishing to develop their understanding of the subject, providing the in-depth knowledge needed to use essential oils in the practice environment.
NEW FOR THIS EDITION
* Two new chapters – Wound Care and Bereavement – provide valuable additions to the text
* The chapter ‘Aromas, Mind and Body’ has been enhanced
* Several new essential oils – giving properties, indications and cautions – have been added
* New case histories illustrate the practical application of theory and techniques described
* References have been updated and new research added
The book is supported by a CD-ROM of ancillary tables covering essential oils for general use in health-care settings including indications for safe, therapeutic uses of essential oils; those to be used with caution; and essential oil definitions.
1. Cover - p. 1 2. Title Page - p. 2 3. Copyright - p. 3 4. Contributors - p. 4 5. Preface - p. 5 6. Acknowledgements - p. 7 7. Table of Contents - p. 8 8. Section 1: Essential oil science - p. 9 9. Chapter 1: The genesis of essential oils - p. 10 10. Chapter 2: Chemistry of essential oils - p. 19 11. Chapter 3 (Part I): Quality and safety - p. 27 12. Chapter 3 (Part II): Power and hazards - p. 36 13. Chapter 4 (Part I): Traditional use, modern research - p. 46 14. Chapter 4 (Part II): The therapeutic properties of essential oils - p. 50 15. Section 2: The foundations of practice - p. 65 16. Chapter 5: Hydrolats – the essential waters - p. 66 17. Chapter 6: How essential oils enter the body - p. 71 18. Chapter 7: Aromas, mind and body - p. 81 19. Chapter 8: Touch and massage - p. 95 20. Chapter 9: Aromatic medicine - p. 110 21. Section 3: Aromatherapy in context - p. 115 22. Chapter 10: Wound care - p. 116 23. Chapter 11: Stress, depression and critical care - p. 125 24. Chapter 12: Pregnancy and childbirth - p. 135 25. Chapter 13: Learning difficulties and autism - p. 145 26. Chapter 14: Care of the elderly - p. 151 27. Chapter 15: Palliative and supportive care - p. 159 28. Chapter 16: Bereavement - p. 169 29. Section 4: Policy and practice - p. 172 30. Chapter 17 (Part I): Aromatherapy in the UK - p. 173 31. Chapter 17 (Part II): Aromatherapy within the National Health Service - p. 178 32. Chapter 18: Aromatherapy worldwide - p. 183 33. Glossary - p. 204 34. Useful Websites and Addresses - p. 206 35. Index - p. 207 36. Appendices - p. 238 37. Essential Oils for General Use in Healthcare Settings - p. 239 38. Indications for Uses of Essential Oils - p. 290 39. Essential Oils to be Used with Caution - p. 302 40. General Properties of Essential Oils - p. 304 41. Safety – a Summary - p. 305 42. Essential Oil: Definition for Aromatherapeutic Purposes - p. 306 43. References to Appendices - p. 307 44. Sources to Appendices - p. 321 45. Instructions for online access - p. 324
Aromatherapy for Health Professionals covers the full spectrum of theory and practice from essential oil science and the foundations of practice to the application of aromatherapy for specific conditions.
The fourth edition of this highly successful book provides a clear and authoritative introduction to aromatherapy as practiced in modern health care settings. It gives valuable information for any health professional wishing to develop their understanding of the subject, providing the in-depth knowledge needed to use essential oils in the practice environment.
NEW FOR THIS EDITION
* Two new chapters – Wound Care and Bereavement – provide valuable additions to the text
* The chapter ‘Aromas, Mind and Body’ has been enhanced
* Several new essential oils – giving properties, indications and cautions – have been added
* New case histories illustrate the practical application of theory and techniques described
* References have been updated and new research added
The book is supported by a CD-ROM of ancillary tables covering essential oils for general use in health-care settings including indications for safe, therapeutic uses of essential oils; those to be used with caution; and essential oil definitions.
1. Cover - p. 1 2. Title Page - p. 2 3. Copyright - p. 3 4. Contributors - p. 4 5. Preface - p. 5 6. Acknowledgements - p. 7 7. Table of Contents - p. 8 8. Section 1: Essential oil science - p. 9 9. Chapter 1: The genesis of essential oils - p. 10 10. Chapter 2: Chemistry of essential oils - p. 19 11. Chapter 3 (Part I): Quality and safety - p. 27 12. Chapter 3 (Part II): Power and hazards - p. 36 13. Chapter 4 (Part I): Traditional use, modern research - p. 46 14. Chapter 4 (Part II): The therapeutic properties of essential oils - p. 50 15. Section 2: The foundations of practice - p. 65 16. Chapter 5: Hydrolats – the essential waters - p. 66 17. Chapter 6: How essential oils enter the body - p. 71 18. Chapter 7: Aromas, mind and body - p. 81 19. Chapter 8: Touch and massage - p. 95 20. Chapter 9: Aromatic medicine - p. 110 21. Section 3: Aromatherapy in context - p. 115 22. Chapter 10: Wound care - p. 116 23. Chapter 11: Stress, depression and critical care - p. 125 24. Chapter 12: Pregnancy and childbirth - p. 135 25. Chapter 13: Learning difficulties and autism - p. 145 26. Chapter 14: Care of the elderly - p. 151 27. Chapter 15: Palliative and supportive care - p. 159 28. Chapter 16: Bereavement - p. 169 29. Section 4: Policy and practice - p. 172 30. Chapter 17 (Part I): Aromatherapy in the UK - p. 173 31. Chapter 17 (Part II): Aromatherapy within the National Health Service - p. 178 32. Chapter 18: Aromatherapy worldwide - p. 183 33. Glossary - p. 204 34. Useful Websites and Addresses - p. 206 35. Index - p. 207 36. Appendices - p. 238 37. Essential Oils for General Use in Healthcare Settings - p. 239 38. Indications for Uses of Essential Oils - p. 290 39. Essential Oils to be Used with Caution - p. 302 40. General Properties of Essential Oils - p. 304 41. Safety – a Summary - p. 305 42. Essential Oil: Definition for Aromatherapeutic Purposes - p. 306 43. References to Appendices - p. 307 44. Sources to Appendices - p. 321 45. Instructions for online access - p. 324
