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Third Edition
By
Len Price, MIT(Trichology), FISPA, FIAM(Aromatic Medicine), Lecturer in Aromatherapy, Hinkley, Leicestershire, UK
Shirley Price, Cert Ed, FISPA, FIAM, Practitioner and Lecturer in Aromatherapy, Hinkley, Leicestershire, UK
Description
This book provides a clear and authoritative introduction to aromatherapy as practiced in modern health care settings, providing valuable
information for any health professional who wants to learn about the subject. It provides the in-depth knowledge needed to begin using
essential oils in the practice environment.
Contents
Section 1. Essential Oil Science
1. The Genesis of Essential Oils
2. Chemistry of Essential Oils
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Part 1 Quality and Safety, Part 2 Power and Hazards
4. Traditional Use, Modern Research
Section 2. The Foundation
of Practice
5. How Essential Oils Enter the Body
6. Hydrolats: The Essential Waters
7. Touch and Massage
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Aromas, Mind and Body
9. Aromatic Medicine
Section 3. Aromatherapy in Context
10. Aromatherapy
and Primary Healthcare
11. Stress including Critical Care
12. Pregnancy and Childbirth
13. Learning Disabilities
and Autism
14 Care of the Elderly
15 Palliative and Supportive Care
Section 4. Policy and Practice
16.
Aromatherapy in the UK
17. Aromatherapy Worldwide
Appendices, Glossary and Useful Addresses
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Paperback, 565 pages, publication date: NOV-2006
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-10134-2
ISBN-10: 0-443-10134-5
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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