Preface. Part I. Aromatherapy: Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives. 1. From Historical Origins to the Present Day: The Philosophies of the Pioneers and Influential Thinkers. 2. Theoretical Perspectives. Part II. Approaches to Creating Essential Oil Synergy. 3. Synergy and Antagonism. 4. Maury's Individual Prescription and its Derivatives. 5. Functional Group Influence and the Molecular Approach. 6. Psychosensory Approaches. Part III. The Essential Oils, Absolutes and Resinoids of Aromatherapy. 7. Botanical Principles in Aromatherapy. 8. Essential Oils of the Angiospermae. 9. Essential Oils of the Gymnospermae. 10. Absolutes and Resinoids in Aromatherapy. Glossary. Appendix A: Significant Chemical Constituents in Essential Oils. Appendix B: Essential Oil Constituents: Odour and Therapeutic Potential. Appendix C: Prescribing Essential Oils Using the Molecular Approach. Appendix D: Carrier Oils Used in Aromatherapy. Appendix E: Essential Oils, Absolutes and Resinoids in Aromatherapy: Indications and Actions. References. Further Reading. Index.
A comprehensive handbook for understanding and using essential oils
Jennifer Peace Rhind is a Chartered Biologist with a
Ph.D. from the University of Strathclyde and qualifications in
massage and aromatherapy.
She has worked in flavour research and product development, as a
therapist and partner in a multidisciplinary complementary
healthcare clinic, in education and course development, and as a
lecturer in Higher Education. She is an author, writer, mentor and
essential oils consultant. She lives in Dumfries and Galloway,
Scotland.
The book is sound, has a good scientific and technical basis, it is
extremely well organised an written in an extremely clear way: a
really very interesting reading for everyone. The glossary as well
as a series of appendices makes out of this handbook an extremely
precious tool for the 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.
*H and PC (Household and Personal Care Today)*
This book is sure to become one of the classic aromatherapy texts.
It is an affordable, accessible book that I will be using myself,
recommending to others, and using with my students.
*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.
*Herbalgram Journal*
The first edition was good, this second edition is even better...
This book is a valuable addition to the reference books needed if
one is to continue to grow as a Clinical Aromatherapist.
*The SEED Institute Newsletter*
Jennifer executed this book beautifully with an elegant style of
writing that entices the reader without overloading them with too
much information... "Essential Oils" is a bible for anyone
practising or learning aromatherapy, taking them on a journey from
birth to au courant practices.'
*The Association of Natural Medicine*
Overall, 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. It expounds on the diversity of this
growing modality of professional aromatherapy with a broad and
scientific approach to the properties and potentials of essential
oils by connecting biological properties, scientific research, and
clinical applications of this particular form of botanical therapy.
The professional aromatherapist, educator, herbalist, student, and
complementary care practitioner will find it most useful. 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.
*HerbalGram: The Journal of the American Botanical Council*
This book is a breath of fresh air in written form. Jennifer's
non-judgmental approach gives her the vision to encompass a
wonderfully broad perspective. From the recent history of
aromatherapy's development, to the potential uses of absolutes, to
scientific validation for essential oil properties that were
previously only "assumed" or "suspected", Jennifer brings us up to
date by connecting clinical practice with biology in new and
fascinating ways.
*Robert Tisserand, aromatherapy author, educator and
consultant*
Essential Oils thoroughly elucidates the diverse range of facts and
principles that inform contemporary aromatherapy. Expertly
analysing its scientific, vitalistic and clinical rationale,
Jennifer Rhind applies an astute scholarship to a multifaceted
study. An indispensable handbook for the practitioner, student and
enthusiast, Essential Oils succeeds as both a comprehensive
resource and an engrossing read.
*Gabriel Mojay, FIFPA, MBAcC, CertEd*
Finally we have the "missing-link" text to facilitate the journey
into the world of aromatherapy practice! This excellent book is
well researched, detailed, up to date, relevant and completely
accessible to student and qualified aromatherapists alike. It is
rare to find a text that successfully combines holistic principles
with practitioner-focussed evidence based research. Essential Oils:
A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice accomplishes this beautifully
and is an ideal course text for all aromatherapy colleges.
*Rhiannon Harris, Editor, International Journal of Clinical
Aromatherapy*
Praise for the first edition:
'A relevant, topical and highly readable text with very interesting
ideas for today's practitioner'
*David Pirie, BSc, PGDip Herbal Medicine, M. NIMH, Dip.
Aromatherapy, Lecturer in Herbal Medicine, Edinburgh Napier
University, UK*
The information regarding classification of essential oils and
blending approaches is both informative and extensive, and the
knowledge contained within this text makes it essential reading for
students, practitioners and lecturers of Aromatherapy and indeed
other complementary therapies. Dr. Jennifer Rhind was an
inspiration to me and I know that my copy of her book will never be
far from reach.
*Lesley Ann Potter, BSc Complementary Therapies (Aromatherapy),
Lecturer in Complementary Therapies, Moray College, Scotland*
As a student I found Dr. Rhind's book easy to use with a wealth of
information about a wide range of oils. The suggestions for
therapeutic blending are invaluable. As a practising
aromatherapist, Essential Oils: A Handbook for Aromatherapy
Practice is still my first point of reference
*Cath Boyle, MA (Hons) Sociology, BSc Complementary Therapies
(Aromatherapy), PGCE, MIFPA*
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