| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Description |
318 pages ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 293-305) and indexes. |
| Contents |
From historical origins to the present day : the philosophies of the pioneers and influential thinkers -- Theoretical perspectives -- Synergy and antagonism -- Maury's individual prescription and its derivatives -- Functional group influence and the molecular approach -- Psychosensory approaches -- Botanical principles in aromatherapy -- Essential oils of the angiospermae -- Essential oils of the gymnospermae -- Absolutes and resinoids in aromatherapy. |
| Summary |
"Completely revised and significantly expanded, the new edition of this handbook provides full information on the use of essential oils in the field of contemporary aromatherapy, based on the research evidence behind their therapeutic applications. It explains the historial and cultural context for our understanding of aromatherapy and offers a detailed account of how essential oils are created, how and where aromatherapy is used, the underlying pharmacology, and the current research. The characteristics of over 100 essential oils, absolutes and resinoids are provided in detail, including botanical and chemical information, usage and combinations."-- Back cover. |
| Subject |
Aromatherapy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Essences and essential oils -- Therapeutic use -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Aromatherapy.
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Oils, Volatile -- therapeutic use.
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Aromatherapy. (OCoLC)fst00815010
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Essences and essential oils -- Therapeutic use.
(OCoLC)fst00915456
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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| ISBN |
9781848190894 (alk. paper) |
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1848190891 (alk. paper) |
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9780857010728 (eISBN) |
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0857010727 (eISBN) |
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