The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy

About this book

The modern holistic aromatherapist needs to be a multi-disciplined practitioner with training in remedial therapies counselling chemistry botany pharmacology anatomy physiology & pathophysiology. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy covers all these topics with information derived from the wisdom of the past to the latest pharmacological & clinical studies. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy is internationally acclaimed as the most comprehensive text book on aromatherapy. The second edition includes sections on: - Quality control of essential oils - Latest information on essential oil safety - Essential oil chemistry - Pharmacological studies on essential oils - Olfaction & the psychological effects of essential oils - Subtle aromatherapy - The role of aromatherapy in primary health care - Comprehensive monographs of over 80 essential oils - Detailed studies of conditions for each body system - The role of aromatherapy in day spa treatments & much much more. The Complete guide to aromatherapy is written for everyone who needs to be thoroughly familiar with the art & science of aromatherapy whether it be for personal use for the student of aromatherapy for the professional aromatherapist & for the pharmacist nurse doctor or health professional.