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Clinical Aromatherapy

Essential Oils in Practice

  • 2nd Edition - June 11, 2003
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Jane Buckle
  • Language: English

Aromatherapy is one of the main complementary therapies to be practiced by nurses and other health care professionals in hospital, hospice and community settings. Written by a… Read more

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Aromatherapy is one of the main complementary therapies to be practiced by nurses and other health care professionals in hospital, hospice and community settings. Written by a nurse, this clinical text highlights how aromatherapy can enhance care and the role of the healthcare professional. It examines key facts and issues in aromatherapy practice, and applies these within a variety of contexts and conditions, taking a carefully holistic approach in dealing with the patient.

Key features

  • An introduction to the principles and practice of aromatherapy, including contraindications and toxicity.
  • Contains an in-depth clinical section dealing with the management of common problems such as infection and pain.
  • Gives examples of which specific oils might be used in treatment.
  • Illustrates the application of aromatherapy in specific clinical specialties, particularly nursing.
  • Draws on over 700 references
  • Includes a new chapter on psychiatric nursing and aromatherapy to include: depression, psychosis, bipolar, compulsive addictive, addiction and withdrawal.

    • Readership

    Primary market: Nurses, nurse practitioners.
    Secondary market: Massage therapists, physicians in any of specialties covered in contents' list i.e. cardiology, care of elderly, critical care, dermatology, gynecology, immunology, pediatrics, palliative and terminal care, respiratory care. Physiotherapists. Pharmacists. Aromatherapists.

    Table of contents

    Section 1: Overview

    1. Introduction

    2. The Nature of Aromatherapy – History

    3. Basic Plant Taxonomy

    4. Toxicity and Contradictions

    4.1 Essential Oil Toxicity

    4.2 Contraindications

    5. Psychology

    6. Aromatherapy in the Context of Nursing

    7. Oral and Internal use

    8. Aromatherapy in Manual Therapies
    Section 2: Clinical Use of Aromatherapy
    Part A. General Clinical

    9. Infection

    10. Insomnia

    11. Nausea and vomiting

    12. Pain & Inflammation

    13. Stress management
    Part B. Specialized Departments

    14. Cardiology

    15. Care of the Elderly

    16. Critical Care

    17. Dermatology

    18. Endocrinology

    19. Hospice/end of life care
    Immunology

    20. Obstetrics and Gynecology

    21. Oncology

    22. Pediatrics

    23. Psychiatry

    24. Respiratory care
    Appendices
    I. Education
    II. OHSA, JCAHO, policies and protocols, safety
    III. Nurse Practice Acts/WHCCAMP
    IV. Websites and useful addresses
    V. Recommended Essential Oils

    Review quotes

    James Barlow, Irish Pharmacy Journal, January 2005
    "The text is undoubtedly a progressive and ambitious work, and showcases the enthusiasm and experience of the author, and can be recommended to health professionals with an interest in the integration of conventional medicine with complementary and alternative therapies."

    Product details

    • Edition: 2
    • Latest edition
    • Published: August 20, 2003
    • Language: English

    About the author

    JB

    Jane Buckle

    Affiliations and expertise
    Clinical Aromatherapy consultant and creator of the 'M' Technique. London, UK. US office in NJ.

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