Aromatherapy for Health Professionals Revised Reprint
- 5th Edition - February 16, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Shirley Price, Len Price, Penny Price
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 4 0 2 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 4 5 4 - 6
Now in its 5th edition, Aromatherapy for Health Professionals is an essential resource for professionals wishing to practice aromatherapy in a clinical setting. It covers t… Read more
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Request a sales quoteNow in its 5th edition, Aromatherapy for Health Professionals is an essential resource for professionals wishing to practice aromatherapy in a clinical setting. It covers the theory and practice of essential oil science and the application of aromatherapy for specific conditions, giving an evidence-based, in-depth presentation of the subject. Written by a highly experienced team of aromatherapists, this book is an authoritative guide for anyone seeking to use essential oils in a modern health care setting.
- Contains an A-Z of essential oils including their chemistry and properties, allowing therapists to select the most effective oils for use in a clinical situation
- Details the appropriate essential oils for different health conditions
- Features case studies to help the reader understand how to put the theory into practice
- Fully referenced and evidence-based for use in a clinical setting
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface
- List of Contributors
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Section 1. Essential Oil Science
- 1. The Genesis of Essential Oils
- Introduction
- Taxonomy
- The Genesis of Volatile (Essential) Oils
- Why Does a Plant Contain Essential Oil?
- Chemical Variation Within Species
- Thyme Chemotypes
- Rosemary Chemotypes
- Other Chemotypes
- Lavender
- Clones of Lavender and Lavandin
- Human Factors in Plant Change
- Yield of Essential Oils
- Plant Families Which Produce Essential Oils
- Angiospermae
- Gymnospermae
- Summary
- 2. Chemistry of Essential Oils
- Introduction
- Essential Oil Components
- Terpenes
- Terpenoids
- Therapeutic Effects
- Alcohols
- Phenols—The Other Alcohols
- Methyl Ethers
- Aldehydes
- Ketones
- Organic Acids and Esters
- Oxides
- Lactones
- Coumarins
- Stereochemistry
- Isomers
- Chemical Variability
- Testing Oils for Quality
- The Distillation Process
- Rectification
- Fractional Distillation
- Percolation, Hydrodiffusion
- Carbon Dioxide Extraction
- Complexity of Essential Oils
- Summary
- 3. (Part I) Quality and Safety
- Introduction
- 3. (Part II) Power and Hazards
- 4. Traditional Use, Research and Properties
- Introduction
- Fall and Rise of Plant-Based Medicine
- Development of Complementary Therapies
- Aromatherapy
- Orthodox Drugs and Essential Oils
- Essential Oil Interaction with Drugs
- Research
- Therapeutic Properties of Essential Oils
- Molecular Structure
- Summary
- Section 2. The Foundations of Practice
- 5. Hydrolats—The Essential Waters
- Introduction
- Terminology
- Prepared Aromatic Waters
- What are Hydrolats?
- Which Plants Yield a Hydrolat?
- Yield
- Appearance and Aroma
- Keeping Qualities and Storage
- Composition
- Quality
- Uses of Hydrolats
- Routes of Absorption
- Methods of Use and Dosage
- Cautions
- Summary
- 6. How Essential Oils Enter the Body
- Introduction
- Inhalation
- Absorption via the Skin
- Fixed (Carrier) Oils and Skin Penetration
- Internal Pathway
- Summary
- 7. Aromas, Mind and Body
- Introduction
- The Impact of the Mind and Emotions on the Body
- Effect of the Emotions on Health
- Where Does Aromatherapy Fit In?
- Olfaction
- Conditioning, Pairing
- Aromas, Memory and Mood
- Summary
- 8. Touch and Massage
- Introduction
- Touch and Massage
- Massage and Aromatherapy—Therapies in Their Own Right
- Beneficial Effects of Massage
- Simple Massage Skills
- Contraindications to Massage
- Introducing Massage and Essential Oils
- Aromaflexology
- Summary
- 9. Carrier Oils
- Introduction
- Fixed Oils
- Types of Carrier Oil
- Basic Oils
- Special Oils
- Macerated Oils
- Summary
- Section 3. Aromatherapy in Context
- 10. Clinical Aromatherapy
- Introduction
- Clinical Aromatherapy Explained
- Beginning with Essential Oils
- Matters of Training and Safety
- Treating Clients
- Wound Care
- Essential Oil Constituents Helpful to Wounds
- Summary
- 11. Stress, Depression and Critical Care
- Introduction
- What is Stress?
- Response to Stress
- Depression
- The Relationship Between Stress and Depression
- Essential Oil Choices
- Stress in Critical Care
- Research
- Summary
- 12. Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Introduction
- Ethical, Legal and Safety Aspects in Pregnancy
- Abortifacients Emmenagogues and Uterotonics
- Note on Photosensitivity
- Aromatherapy and Massage During Pregnancy
- Common Problems in Pregnancy
- Emotional Concerns
- Miscarriage and Stillbirth
- Aromatherapy During Labour
- Caesarean Section
- Postnatal Care
- Aromatherapy for Babies and Infants
- Summary
- 13. Learning Difficulties and Autism
- Introduction
- Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Illness
- Challenging Behaviour
- Matters of Consent
- Touch and Treatment Considerations
- Essential Oils: Selection and Safety Considerations
- The Apie Process
- Summary
- 14. Care of the Elderly
- Introduction
- Financial Implications of Dementia
- Dementia Explained
- What is Meant by ‘Elderly’
- Clinical Trials Using Essential Oils
- Considerations When Treating the Elderly
- Treating Common Ailments
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Summary
- 15. Cancer and Palliative Care
- Introduction
- Distress and Cancer: the Place of Complementary Therapies
- Holistic Aromatherapy in Cancer and Palliative Care
- Clinical Aromatherapy Approach
- Methods of Application and Doses
- Who Works in Cancer and Palliative Care?
- Essential Oil Choices for Cancer and Palliative Care Settings
- Safety Issues in Cancer and Palliative Care
- The Patient’s Perspective: Expectations and Perceived Benefits
- Caring for Carers
- Support for the Therapist
- Working With the Dying Patient
- Summary
- 16. Bereavement
- Introduction
- Bereavement as Loss
- The Grief Process
- Consequences of Grief
- Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
- Summary
- Appendices
- Appendix A. Essential Oils for General Use in Healthcare Settings
- Appendix B. General Properties of Essential Oils
- Appendix C. Indications for Uses of Essential Oils
- Appendix D. Essential Oils to be Used With Caution
- Appendix E. Safety in Essential Oil Use: A Summary
- Appendix F. Essential Oil: Definition for Aromatherapeutic Purposes
- References to Appendices
- Sources to Appendices
- Useful Websites and Addresses
- Index
- Edition: 5
- Published: February 16, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 416
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780702084027
- eBook ISBN: 9780702084546
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Shirley Price
Affiliations and expertise
Practitioner and Lecturer in Aromatherapy, Hinkley, Leicestershire, UKLP
Len Price
Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer in Aromatherapy, Hinkley, Leicestershire, UKPP
Penny Price
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Biology, University of California-San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USA