Offers a practical approach to understanding the pharmacological actions of essential oils. Incorporating up-to-date findings, the text takes you through the fundamental chemistry of aromatherapy and explains the powerful effects of the essential oils on the body at molecular level.
An easy to follow guide to the chemistry and pharmacology of aromatherapy oils.
This new edition of ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY FOR SAFE AROMATHERAPY provides an accessible account of the key theoretical aspects of chemistry and their application into the safe practice of aromatherapy.
The Basic Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Essential Oils
Clary Sage 22. White Camphor 41. Cypress 83. Pine 25. Cistus 91. Sage Triterpenes 37. Myrrh 57. Jasmine 14 % 5 % 3 % 2 % 2 % 1 % 1 % 6 % 5 % 102. Cedar Bark 87 % 103. Cedar Leaf 86 %. 18. Marijuana 13. Birch Tetraterpenes 33.
Dr E. Joy Bowles gives her scientific insight into what we know and what we don't know about how essential oils work on the human body.
The Chemistry of Essential Oils: An Introduction for Aromatherapists, Beauticians, Retailers and Students
In the flood of "coffee table" aromatherapy books currently available, this is a much needed and welcome source for those truly interested in taking responsibility for their own health.
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This encyclopedic book contains, in practical and easy-to-understand form, every conceivable use for essential oils and aromatherapy in everyday life.
Reflecting the immense developments in scientific knowledge available on essential oils, this book brings multidisciplinary coverage of essential oils into one all-inclusive resource.