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Aromatherapy Science : A Guide for Healthcare Professionals by Maria Lis-Balchin (2005, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPharmaceutical Press
ISBN-100857111345
ISBN-139780857111340
eBay Product ID (ePID)167752775

Product Key Features

Number of Pages480 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAromatherapy Science : a Guide for Healthcare Professionals
Publication Year2005
SubjectBeauty & Grooming, Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Pharmacy, Aromatherapy
TypeTextbook
AuthorMaria LIS-Balchin
Subject AreaHealth & Fitness, Medical
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1 in
Item Weight33.2 Oz
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal615/.3219
Table Of Content1. Introduction; 2. Definition of Aromatherapy; 3. Historical Background; 4. Aromatherapy Practice; 5. Traditional Use of Essential Oils; 6. Chemical Structure of Essential Oils; 7. Function of Essential Oils; 8. Science of Smell; 9. Safety of Essential Oils; 10. Clinical Studies: 56 Monographs on Commonly Used Essential Oils:.
SynopsisScience-based aromatherapy information for healthcare professionals. Includes monographs on the commonly used essential oils., Aromatherapy is one of the fastest growing forms of alternative medicine in the UK and USA. Essential oils are now sold in pharmacies and aromatherapy is increasingly being used in hospitals and primary care settings.This unique book takes an analytical and scientific approach to aromatherapy practices and principles based on the scientific evidence to date.The monographs cover commonly used essential oils and their therapeutic uses, details of toxicity, bioactivity, contraindications and clinical studies. This book provides pharmacists, GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals with reliable scientifically based information on this growing discipline., Aromatherapy science is one of the fastest growing forms of alternative medicine in the UK and USA. Essential oils are now sold in pharmacies and aromatherapy is increasingly being used in hospitals and primary care settings. This unique book takes an analytical and scientific approach to aromatherapy practices and principles based on the scientific evidence to date. Aromatherapy Science consists of eight chapters and 68 monographs. The chapters review the scientific basis of aromatherapy and contents include: historical background aromatherapy practice chemistry of essential oils bioactivity of essential oils science of smell safety issue clinical studies. The monographs cover commonly used essential oils and their therapeutic uses, details of toxicity, bioactivity, contraindications and clinical studies. This book provides pharmacists, GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals with reliable scientifically based information on this growing discipline.