Essential Oils (Fully Revised and Updated 3rd Edition) : : A Comprehensive Handbook for Aromatic Therapy.

• Author: Peace Rhind, Jennifer Peace.
• Place / Publishing House: London : : Jessica Kingsley Publishers,, 2019.; Ã2019.
• Year of Publication: 2019
• Edition: 3rd ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (914 pages)

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.

Table of Contents

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.