Essential Oils: A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (720 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1848190891 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Revised and significantly expanded, the new edition of this handbook provides full information on the use of essential oils in the field of contemporary aromatherapy, based on the research evidence behind their therapeutic applications. 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.. The author provides the historical and cultural context for our understanding of aromatherapy, with an overview of its relationships with Greek, Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. She gives a detailed account of how essential oils are created, how and where aromatherapy is used, the underlying pharmacology, and the current research.
Kindle Match would have been NICE! AddictedToAmazon I would give this book higher reviews--BUT, the fact that I paid FULL PRICE for a PRINT book goes completely against my grain.This author does not offer the Kindle Match price, which just bugs me! I'm sorry! I cannot EVEN RECALL the last time I purch. Rebecca Tigerlee said Great reference book. It's not a sit-down-and read, story book. It is a reference manual and should be used as such. Good info, very helpful.. Carole said great book!. Excellent book! Well written, very informative, grew explantions of the concepts. One of the best I have read on essential oils.
The professional aromatherapist, educator, herbalist, student, and complementary care practitioner will find it most useful. Jennifer's non-judgmental approach gives her the vision to encompass a wonderfully broad perspective. -- IJPHA (International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy) this book is a welcome addition to the English-speaking world of published work on the therapeutic value of essential oils and other aromatic extracts The author succeeds in weaving scientific research and clinical rationale with holistic principles of healing in a practical text suitable for more in-depth training courses in botanical therapies. -- Robert Tisserand, aromatherapy author, educator and consultant Essential Oils thoroughly elucidates the diverse range of facts and principles that i