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‘Essential Oils thoroughly elucidates the diverse range of facts and principles that inform contemporary aromatherapy. Expertly analysing its scientific, vitalistic and clinical rationale, Jennifer Rhind applies an astute scholarship to a multifaceted study. An indispensable handbook for the practitioner, student and enthusiast, Essential Oils succeeds as both a comprehensive resource and an engrossing read.’ – Gabriel Mojay, FIFPA, MBAcC, CertEd ‘This book is a breath of fresh air in written form. Jennifer’s non-judgmental approach gives her the vision to encompass a wonderfully broad perspective. From the recent history of aromatherapy’s development, to the potential uses of absolutes, to scientific validation for essential oil properties that were previously only “assumed” or “suspected”, Jennifer brings us up to date by connecting clinical practice with biology in new and fascinating ways.’ – Robert Tisserand, aromatherapy author, educator and consultant ‘Finally we have the “missing-link” text to facilitate the journey into the world of aromatherapy practice! This excellent book is well researched, detailed, up to date, relevant and completely accessible to student and qualified aromatherapists alike. It is rare to find a text that successfully combines holistic principles with practitioner-focussed evidence-based research. Essential Oils accomplishes this beautifully and is an ideal course text for all aromatherapy colleges.’ – Rhiannon Harris, Editor, International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy Praise for the first edition: ‘A relevant, topical and highly readable text with very interesting ideas for today’s practitioner.’ – David Pirie, BSc, PGDip Herbal Medicine, M. NIMH, Dip Aromatherapy, Lecturer in Herbal Medicine, Edinburgh Napier University, UK ‘The information regarding classification of essential oils and blending approaches is both informative and extensive, and the knowledge contained within this text makes it essential reading for students, practitioners and lecturers of aromatherapy and indeed other complementary therapies. Dr Jennifer Rhind was an inspiration to me and I know that my copy of her book will never be far from reach.’ – Lesley Ann Potter, BSc Complementary Therapies (Aromatherapy), Lecturer in Complementary Therapies, Moray College, Scotland ‘As a student I found Dr Rhind’s book easy to use with a wealth of information about a wide range of oils. The suggestions for therapeutic blending are invaluable. As a practising aromatherapist, Essential Oils is still my first point of reference.’ – Cath Boyle, MA (Hons) Sociology, BSc Complementary Therapies (Aromatherapy), PGCE, MIFPA Essential Oils by the same author Fragrance and Wellbeing An Exploration of Plant Aromatics and their Influences on the Psyche Jennifer Peace Rhind ISBN 978 1 84819 090 0 eISBN 978 0 85701 073 5 Essential Oils A HAndbook for AromAtHerApy prActice 2nd edition Jennifer Peace Rhind London and PhiLadeLPhia First published in 2012 by Singing Dragon an imprint of Jessica Kingsley Publishers 116 Pentonville Road London N1 9JB, UK and 400 Market Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA www.singingdragon.com Copyright © Jennifer Peace Rhind 2012 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form (including photocopying or storing it in any medium by electronic means and whether or not transiently or incidentally to some other use of this publication) without the written permission of the copyright owner except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 or under the terms of a licence issued by the Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd, Saffron House, 6–10 Kirby Street, London EC1N 8TS. Applications for the copyright owner’s written permission to reproduce any part of this publication should be addressed to the publisher. Warning: The doing of an unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may result in both a civil claim for damages and criminal prosecution. Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Rhind, Jennifer. Essential oils : a handbook for aromatherapy practice / Jennifer Peace Rhind with David Pirie. -- 2nd ed. p. ; cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-84819-089-4 (alk. paper) I. Pirie, David. II. Title. [DNLM: 1. Aromatherapy. 2. Oils, Volatile--therapeutic use. WB 925] LC classification not assigned 615.3’219--dc23 2012000833 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN 978 1 848 19089 4 eISBN 978 0 85701 072 8 Printed and bound in Great Britain For my husband, Derek, and Leeloo Contents prefAce 9 Part I Aromatherapy: Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives cHApter 1 from Historical origins to the present day: the philosophies of the pioneers and influential thinkers 12 cHApter 2 theoretical perspectives 24 Part II Approaches to Creating Essential Oil Synergy cHApter 3 Synergy and Antagonism 74 cHApter 4 maury’s individual prescription and its derivatives 77 cHApter 5 functional Group influence and the molecular Approach 83 cHApter 6 psychosensory Approaches 89 Part III The Essential Oils, Absolutes and Resinoids of Aromatherapy cHApter 7 botanical principles in Aromatherapy 112 cHApter 8 essential oils of the Angiospermae 141 cHApter 9 essential oils of the Gymnospermae 232 cHApter 10 Absolutes and resinoids in Aromatherapy 242
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