Essential Oils: A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice

by Jennifer Peace Rhind

This revised and expanded handbook is an in-depth guide to essential oils, providing a research-based overview of the field of aromatherapy. It looks at the essential oils used in contemporary aromatherapy practice, with an emphasis on the underlying philosophical approaches and therapeutic applications. The book begins with an explanation of the theoretical history of aromatherapy in Greek, Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. It then 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 explored, 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.

320 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 2012

Reviews

[Bode Cauthon · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking to defend your practice or even just educate yourself more on the research that has been done about the effects of aromatherapy this is an excellent read. Very scientific and dry but great reading for the researcher who is looking for the holes in the existing research for essential oils