Description
Aromatherapy science is one of the fastest growing forms of alternative medicine in the UK and USA. Essential oils are sold in pharmacies and aromatherapy is increasingly being used in hospitals and primary care settings. Aromatherapy Science consists of eight chapters and 68 monographs.
The chapters review the scientific basis of aromatherapy and contents include:
• historical background
• aromatherapy practice
• chemistry of essential oils
• bioactivity of essential oils
• science of smell
• safety issue
• clinical studies.
The monographs cover commonly used essential oils and their therapeutic uses, details of toxicity, bioactivity, contraindications and clinical studies.
This book provides pharmacists, GPs, nurses and other health professionals with reliable scientifically based information on this growing discipline.
• Introduction
• Historical Background to Aromatherapy
• Aromatherapy Practice
• Chemistry of Esential Oils
• The Bioactivity of Essential Oils
• Science of Smell and Psychological Effects
• The Safety Issue in Aromatherapy
• Clinical Studies
Monographs on Commonly Used Essential Oils:
• Angelica Oil
• Aniseed and Star Anise
• Basil Oil
• Bay Oils: Laurel and Pimenta
• Benzoin Tinctures and Resinoids
• Bergamot Oil
• Buchu Leaf Oil
• Cajuput Oil
• Camphor Oil
• Carrot Seed Oil
• Cassia Oil
• Cedarwood Oil
• Celery Seed Oil
• Chamomile German Oil
• Chamomile Roman Oil
• Cinnamon Oil
• Citronella Oil
• Clary Sage Oil
• Clove Oil
• Cornmint Oil
• Cubeb Oil
• Cypress Oil
• Elecampane Oil
• Eucalyptus Oils
• Fennel Oil
• Frankincense Oil
• Geranium Oil
• Ginger Oil
• Ho Leaf Oil
• Hyssop Oil
• Jasmine Absolute
• Juniper Oil
• Kanuka Oil
• Lavender Oil
• Lemon Balm Oil / Melissa Essential Oil
• Lemon Oil
• Lemongrass Oil
• Litsea cubeba Oil
• Manuka Oil
• Marjoram Oil
• Myrrh Oil
• Myrtle Oil
• Neroli Oil
• Nutmeg Oil
• Orange Oil
• Palmarosa Oil
• Parsley Oil
• Patchouli Oil
• Pepper Oil
• Peppermint Oil
• Peru Balsam
• Petitgrain Oil
• Pine Oil
• Rose Oil
• Rosemary Oil
• Rosewood Oil
• Sage Oil
• Sandalwood Oil
• Savory Oil
• Spearmint Oil
• Spike Lavender Oil
• Tea Tree Oil
• Thyme Oil
• Valerian Oil
• Vanilla Tincture/Absolute
• Wintergreen Oil
• Yarrow Root Oil
• Ylang Ylang Oil
• Floral absolutes and Essential Oils (other than Jasmine, Rose, Lavender, Neroli)
