Aromatherapeutic Blending de Jennifer Peace Rhind

Aromatherapeutic Blending

Jennifer Peace Rhind

en Limba Engleză Paperback – 20 oct 2015

Investigating the intricacies of aromatherapeutic blending, this book explores the concept of synergy and presents evidence for the biological and therapeutic actions of essential oils and absolutes. It encourages the practitioner to reflect on their approaches to treatment and provides guidance on building effective and safe blends.

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Preface. Acknowledgements. Introduction. Part I. Principles and Practice. 1. Essential oil synergy. 2. The individual prescription. 3. A spectrum of approaches: science-based, psychosensory and vitalistic paradigms. 4. Aromatherapeutic blending. 5. Applications, carrier media, dosage and ratios. 6. Acne vulgaris: a case study. Part II. Essential oils: Actions and Evidence. 7. Pain and Inflammation: analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions. 8. Smooth Functioning: antispasmodic, vasorelaxant, antihyperlipidemic and anticonvulsant actions. 9. Health Maintenance and Enhancement: antioxidant and anti-cancer actions. 10. Infection and Immunity: antimicrobial and immunomodulant actions. 11. Respiratory Support: expectorant, mucolytic, decongestant and antitussive actions. 12. The Skin and Soft Tissues: wound-healing, anti-allergic and antipruritic actions. 13. The Psyche: anxiolytic, antidepressant and cognition-enhancing actions. Part III. Aromatics. 14. Essential oils and Absolutes: evidence-based practice. 15. Expanded Practice Aromatics: abbreviated profiles for synergistic blending. Afterword. Appendix. Fixed and Macerated Oils in Aromatherapy. Glossary. References. Recommended Texts and Further Reading. Resources.