Essential oil science. The genesis of essential oils -- Chemistry of essential oils -- Quality and safety. Power and hazards -- Traditional use, modern research. The therapeutic properties of essential oils -- The foundations of practice. Hydrolats : the essential waters -- How essential oils enter the body -- Aromas, mind, and body -- Touch and massage -- Aromatic medicine -- Aromatherapy in context. Wound care -- Stress, depression, and critical care -- Pregnancy and childbirth -- Learning difficulties and autism -- Care of the elderly, with particular reference to dementia -- Palliative and supportive care -- Bereavement -- Policy and practice. Aromatherapy in the UK. Aromatherapy within the National Health Service -- Aromatherapy worldwide.
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