Essential Chemistry for Aromatherapy

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Paperback, 320 Pages
Published: FEB-2009
ISBN 10: 0-443-10403-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-443-10403-9
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE


Edited by
Sue Clarke, BSc, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Formerly at Wigan and Leigh College and Salford University; Freelance Journalist, Cheshire, UK

Description
This new edition of ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY FOR SAFE AROMATHERAPY provides an accessible account of the key theoretical aspects of chemistry and their application into the safe practice of aromatherapy. For readers with a limited science background, this book offers a clear and concisely written guide to essential information in chemistry. For practitioners, the book applies chemistry to the practical and therapeutic use of essential oils, and leads to a better understanding of composition, properties and technical data related to essential oils.

Audience:
Aromatherapy students (including massage and other manual therapy students for whom aromatherapy is part of training).Aromatherapy practitioners.


 
Last update: 6 Nov 2011