Aromatherapy: Therapy Basics, Second Edition

This second edition of the core text Aromatherapy - Therapy Basics includes new information and features, which reflect the changes in beauty and therapy courses. A high quality colour section is also now included. The text covers all the underpinning knowledge and beyond for students studying this therapy. It provides a wide range of tasks, definitions and activities to ensure students gain a thorough understanding of the subject. Topics include: -The importance of research -Data on 40 essential oils -Aromachemistry -Aromatherapy case studies -The physiology of Aromatherapy -Aromatherapy Massage Techniques Contents 4 Acknowledgements 7 Introduction 8 Introduction to Aromatherapy 10 Introduction to Aromatherapy 10 The History of Aromatherapy 11 Aromatherapy in its Diversity of Care 13 Research and Funding 13 Safety in Aromatherapy 16 Safety in Aromatherapy 16 Contra-indications and Cautions for Aromatherapy Massage 17 Toxicity 21 Irritation 23 Sensitisation 24 Safety Precautions When Using Essential Oils 26 Safe Handling and Storing 26 The Extraction of an Essential Oil 32 The Extraction of an Essential Oil 32 Storage Factors Associated with Essential Oils 33 Methods of Extraction 34 Adulteration of Essential Oils 38 Factors to Consider when Purchasing Essential Oils 38 The Essential Oils 46 The Essential Oils 46 Basic Chemistry for Aromatherapy 110 Basic Chemistry for Aromatherapy 110 The Biosynthesis Pathway of Essential Oils 111 Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry 112 Chemical Structure of Essential Oils 112 Oxygenated Compounds 114 Chemical Compounds and Therapeutic Properties of Essential Oils 117 Chemotypes 117 Techniques used in Essential Oil Analysis 118 Essential Oils and a Question of Purity 120 The Physiology of Aromatherapy 124 The Physiology of Aromatherapy 124 The Absorption of Essential Oils into the Bloodstream 124 The Theory of Olfaction 129 The Limbic System 131 The Circulatory System 132 The Lymphatic System 132 The Endocrine System 133 The Nervous System 134 The Musculo-skeletal System 136 The Aromatherapy Consultation 140 The Aromatherapy Consultation 140 The Purpose of a Consultation 140 The Consultation Form 142 Record Keeping 143 Guidelines for Case Studies 149 Blending in Aromatherapy 152 Blending in Aromatherapy 152 Synergy 152 Blending 153 Properties and Uses of Carrier Oils 156 Common Carrier Oils used in Aromatherapy 157 How to Blend Oils for Aromatherapy Massage 165 Energy-based Concepts in Aromatherapy 169 Energy-based Concepts in Aromatherapy 169 Yin and Yang 169 Meridians 171 Chakras 184 Aromatherapy Massage and Other Forms of Treatment 192 Aromatherapy Massage and Other Forms of Treatment 192 Aromatherapy Massage Techniques 192 Preparing for the Aromatherapy Massage 196 Health, Safety and Hygiene 198 Relaxation Techniques 199 Aromatherapy Massage Procedure 201 Other Forms of Treatment 204 Basic Business Skills for the Aromatherapist 211 Basic Business Skills for the Aromatherapist 211 Maintaining Employment Standards 212 Business Planning 218 Marketing 224 Professional Ethics 228 Professional Associations 230 Insurance 230 Legal Requirements 231 Research in Aromatherapy 241 Research in Aromatherapy 241 Getting Started 241 Turning the Research Idea into a Proposal 242 Seeking Funding 243 Glossary 245 A 245 B 245 C 245 D 245 E 245 F 245 H 245 I 245 L 245 N 245 P 245 R 245 S 245 T 245 U 245 V 245 Bibliography 246 Useful Addresses 247 Index 250 A 250 B 250 C 250 D 251 E 252 F 252 G 252 H 252 I 253 J 253 K 253 L 253 M 254 N 254 O 254 P 254 Q 255 R 255 S 255 T 256 U 256 V 256 W 256 Y 256 0340876808,9780340876800 Edward Arnold Contents......Page 4 Acknowledgements......Page 7 Introduction......Page 8 Introduction to Aromatherapy......Page 10 The History of Aromatherapy......Page 11 Research and Funding......Page 13 Safety in Aromatherapy......Page 16 Contra-indications and Cautions for Aromatherapy Massage......Page 17 Toxicity......Page 21 Irritation......Page 23 Sensitisation......Page 24 Safe Handling and Storing......Page 26 The Extraction of an Essential Oil......Page 32 Storage Factors Associated with Essential Oils......Page 33 Methods of Extraction......Page 34 Factors to Consider when Purchasing Essential Oils......Page 38 The Essential Oils......Page 46 Basic Chemistry for Aromatherapy......Page 110 The Biosynthesis Pathway of Essential Oils......Page 111 Chemical Structure of Essential Oils......Page 112 Oxygenated Compounds......Page 114 Chemotypes......Page 117 Techniques used in Essential Oil Analysis......Page 118 Essential Oils and a Question of Purity......Page 120 The Absorption of Essential Oils into the Bloodstream......Page 124 The Theory of Olfaction......Page 129 The Limbic System......Page 131 The Lymphatic System......Page 132 The Endocrine System......Page 133 The Nervous System......Page 134 The Musculo-skeletal System......Page 136 The Purpose of a Consultation......Page 140 The Consultation Form......Page 142 Record Keeping......Page 143 Guidelines for Case Studies......Page 149 Synergy......Page 152 Blending......Page 153 Properties and Uses of Carrier Oils......Page 156 Common Carrier Oils used in Aromatherapy......Page 157 How to Blend Oils for Aromatherapy Massage......Page 165 Yin and Yang......Page 169 Meridians......Page 171 Chakras......Page 184 Aromatherapy Massage Techniques......Page 192 Preparing for the Aromatherapy Massage......Page 196 Health, Safety and Hygiene......Page 198 Relaxation Techniques......Page 199 Aromatherapy Massage Procedure......Page 201 Other Forms of Treatment......Page 204 Basic Business Skills for the Aromatherapist......Page 211 Maintaining Employment Standards......Page 212 Business Planning......Page 218 Marketing......Page 224 Professional Ethics......Page 228 Insurance......Page 230 Legal Requirements......Page 231 Getting Started......Page 241 Turning the Research Idea into a Proposal......Page 242 Seeking Funding......Page 243 V......Page 245 Bibliography......Page 246 Useful Addresses......Page 247 C......Page 250 D......Page 251 H......Page 252 L......Page 253 P......Page 254 S......Page 255 Y......Page 256 Aromatherapy: Therapy Basics 2nd Edition is an essential resource for therapy students on a wide range of aromatherapy courses, and a brand new colour section adds an extra dimension to this new edition.