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Record Nr.

UNINA9910793713603321

Autore

Peace Rhind Jennifer

Titolo

Essential oils : a handbook for aromatic therapy / / Jennifer Peace  Rhind

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, , 2019

©2019

ISBN

0-85701-343-2

Edizione

[Third edition]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (914 pages)

Disciplina

615.3/219

Soggetti

Aromatherapy

Oils, Volatile - therapeutic use

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Preface -- Preface to the 2nd Edition -- Introduction -- Part 1: Aromatic Formulations -- 1. A Historical Perspective -- 2. The Aromatherapeutic Renaissance -- 3. Scent and the Significance of Olfaction -- 4. Transdermal and Respiratory Routes -- 5. Botanical Principles and the Biogenesid of Volatile Oils -- 6. Essential Oil Chemistry -- 7. Aromatic Pharmacognosy -- 8. Aromatic Formulations -- Part 2: Aromatics -- 9. Component Profiles: The Biological and Therapeutic Actions of Essential Oil Constituents -- 10. Essential Oils and Absolutes of the Angiospermae -- 11. Essential Oils of the Gymnospermae -- Appendices -- A: Fragrance and the Four Elements -- B: An Introduction to Organic Chemistry -- C: Components - Therapeutic Actions for Blending -- D: Essential Oils and Absolutes - Principal Indications for Aromatic Therapy -- E: Sample Formulae - Massage Oils, Body Oils, Butters, Salves and Bath Salts -- References -- Resources -- Essential Oils and Absolutes Index -- Subject Index -- Author Index -- Blank Page.

Sommario/riassunto

The latest edition of this research-based guide to essential oils and their use in contemporary aromatherapy provides a full historical and cultural context for aromatherapy practice. The characteristics of over 100 essential oils, absolutes and resinoids are provided in detail, including botanical and chemical information, usage and combinations.