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Autore: |
Peace Rhind Jennifer
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Titolo: |
Essential oils : a handbook for aromatic therapy / / Jennifer Peace Rhind
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Pubblicazione: | London : , : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, , 2019 |
©2019 | |
Edizione: | Third edition |
Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (914 pages) |
Disciplina: | 615.3/219 |
615.3219 | |
Soggetto topico: | Aromatherapy |
Oils, Volatile - therapeutic use | |
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. |
Titolo autorizzato: | Essential oils ![]() |
ISBN: | 0-85701-343-2 |
Formato: | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
Record Nr.: | 9910829125703321 |
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