{"product_id":"essential-oils-a-concise-manual-of-their-therapeutic-use-in-herbal-and-aromatic-medicine-9781801520164","title":"Essential Oils: A Concise Manual of Their","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA short yet foundational introduction into the bountiful chemistry and usage of essential oils.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWritten to help herbal practitioners expand their therapeutic repertoire, \u003cem\u003eEssential Oils - A Concise Manual\u003c\/em\u003e draws on Nikki Darrell's 30 years of experience to provide a look into the amazing capacity of essential oils in helping people with a wide range of health related issues.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis book covers all bases, starting by exploring the nature of the different essential oils, the importance of quality and how to blend them. The author also looks at the profiles of certain oils, and how to use them effectively for different conditions. Throughout this fascinating book, there is also a special focus on the ethical and sustainable sourcing of these wonderful and multifaceted oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e CHAPTER 1\u003cbr\u003e The nature of essential oils\u003cbr\u003e The extraction of essential oils\u003cbr\u003e - Distillation\u003cbr\u003e - Solvent extraction\u003cbr\u003e Enfleurage\u003cbr\u003e - Cold pressing or expression\u003cbr\u003e Aromatic definitions\u003cbr\u003e - Absolute\u003cbr\u003e - Adulteration\u003cbr\u003e - Cohobation\u003cbr\u003e - Concrete\u003cbr\u003e - Essential oil\u003cbr\u003e - Hydrosol\/hydrolat\/floral water\/aromatic water\u003cbr\u003e - Rectification (Redistillation)\u003cbr\u003e - Resinoids\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 2\u003cbr\u003e Selecting essential oils and aromatic waters for therapeutic use\u003cbr\u003e - From a single named botanical species\u003cbr\u003e - Country of origin\u003cbr\u003e - Part used\u003cbr\u003e - Chemotypes\u003cbr\u003e - Harvesting techniques\u003cbr\u003e - Correct distillation\u003cbr\u003e - Distilled, not extracted\u003cbr\u003e - Storage\u003cbr\u003e Pure, complete, and natural after distillation\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3\u003cbr\u003e Safety and contraindications\u003cbr\u003e - Essential oils safe at normal topical dilutions (0–3%)\u003cbr\u003e - Essential oils to be used with caution\u003cbr\u003e Essential oils used exceptionally and with due caution\u003cbr\u003e Contraindicated essential oils\u003cbr\u003e - Epilepsy\u003cbr\u003e - High blood pressure\u003cbr\u003e - Low blood pressure\u003cbr\u003e - Essential oil use in pregnancy\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4\u003cbr\u003e Therapeutic applications and doses\u003cbr\u003e Dosages and dilutions\u003cbr\u003e Methods of delivery of essential oils\u003cbr\u003e - Transdermal\u003cbr\u003e - Massage\u003cbr\u003e - Baths\u003cbr\u003e - Compresses\u003cbr\u003e - Talcum powders\u003cbr\u003e - Intensive blends for topical use\u003cbr\u003e Reflex point applications\u003cbr\u003e Frictions\u003cbr\u003e Inhalation\u003cbr\u003e - Steam inhalations\/facial saunas\u003cbr\u003e - Vaporisation\/room fragrancing\u003cbr\u003e Internal use\u003cbr\u003e - Herbal pills\u003cbr\u003e - Vaginal applications\u003cbr\u003e - Rectal application\u003cbr\u003e - Gargles\/mouth washes\/sprays\u003cbr\u003e Using essential oils in cooking and flavouring\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 5\u003cbr\u003e The chemistry of essential oils\u003cbr\u003e Terpenes\u003cbr\u003e - Monoterpenes\u003cbr\u003e - Sesquiterpenes\u003cbr\u003e Alcohols, phenols, acids, and aromatic aldehydes\u003cbr\u003e Alcohols\u003cbr\u003e - Monoterpenoid alcohols—monoterpenic alcohols\/monoterpenols\u003cbr\u003e - Sesquiterpenoid alchohols—sesquiterpenols\u003cbr\u003e - Diterpenoid alcohols—diterpenols\u003cbr\u003e - Phenols\u003cbr\u003e - Aromatic aldehydes\u003cbr\u003e - Acids\u003cbr\u003e - Aldehydes\u003cbr\u003e - Ketones\u003cbr\u003e - Esters (ethanoates)\u003cbr\u003e - Phenyl methyl ethers\u003cbr\u003e - Oxides\u003cbr\u003e - Coumarins\u003cbr\u003e - Furanocoumarins\u003cbr\u003e - Lactones\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 6\u003cbr\u003e Olfaction—the sense of smell\u003cbr\u003e Olfaction and the psychology of fragrance\u003cbr\u003e - Body odour\u003cbr\u003e - Erogenous fragrance materials\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 7\u003cbr\u003e The art and therapeutics of blending\u003cbr\u003e Considerations when blending\u003cbr\u003e - Safety\u003cbr\u003e - Time of day\u003cbr\u003e - Therapeutic considerations\u003cbr\u003e - Aesthetic\u003cbr\u003e - Individual prescriptions\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8\u003cbr\u003e Essential oil profiles:\u003cbr\u003e Basil (Ocimum basilicum)\u003cbr\u003e Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis)\u003cbr\u003e West Indian Bay (Pimenta racemosa)\u003cbr\u003e Benzoin (Styrax benzoin)\u003cbr\u003e Bergamot (Citrus bergamia per.\/Citrus aurantium var. bergamia)Black Birch (Betula lenta\/Betula capinefolia)\u003cbr\u003e Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)\u003cbr\u003e Blue Cypress (Callitris intratropica)\u003cbr\u003e Cajeput (Melaleuca leucandendron\/cajeputi)\u003cbr\u003e Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)\u003cbr\u003e Carrot Seed (Daucus carota)\u003cbr\u003e Cedarwood, Atlas (Cedrus atlantica)\u003cbr\u003e Cedarwood, Himalayan (Cedrus deodora)\u003cbr\u003e Chamomile, German (Chamomilla recutita\/Matricaria chamomilla\/Matricaria recutita)\u003cbr\u003e Chamomile, Maroc\/Moroccan (Ormenis mixta\/multicaulis, Anthemis mixta)\u003cbr\u003e Chamomile, Roman (Chamemelum nobile\/Anthemis nobilis)\u003cbr\u003e Cinnamon Leaf (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)\u003cbr\u003e Cistus, Labdanum (Cistus ladanifer)\u003cbr\u003e Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)\u003cbr\u003e Clove Bud (Eugenia caryophyllus\/Syzgium aromaticum)\u003cbr\u003e Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)\u003cbr\u003e Elemi\/Manila Elemi\/Java Almond (Canarium luzonicum)\u003cbr\u003e Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.)\u003cbr\u003e Eucalyptus globulus\u003cbr\u003e Eucalyptus citriodora\u003cbr\u003e Eucalyptus dives\u003cbr\u003e Eucalyptus polybractea\u003cbr\u003e Eucalyptus radiata\u003cbr\u003e Eucalyptus smithii\u003cbr\u003e Sweet Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce)\u003cbr\u003e Frankincense (Boswellia carterii\/thurifera)\u003cbr\u003e Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens\/Pelargonium x asperum)\u003cbr\u003e Ginger (Zingiber officinalis)\u003cbr\u003e Immortelle, Everlasting (Helichrysum italicum\/angustifolium)\u003cbr\u003e Juniper Berries Juniperus communis\u003cbr\u003e Lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia)\u003cbr\u003e Lavender (Lavandula officinalis, vera, angustifolia)\u003cbr\u003e Lemon (Citrus limomum per.)\u003cbr\u003e Lemongrass (Cymbopogon spp.)\u003cbr\u003e West Indian Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)\u003cbr\u003e East Indian Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus)\u003cbr\u003e Mandarin (Citrus reticulata per.)\u003cbr\u003e Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium)\u003cbr\u003e Marjoram, Spanish (Thymus mastichina)\u003cbr\u003e Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum marjorana)\u003cbr\u003e May Chang, Exotic Verbena, Tropical Verbena (Litsea cubeba)\u003cbr\u003e Melissa\/Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)\u003cbr\u003e Myrrh (Commiphora molmol\/myrrha)\u003cbr\u003e Myrtle (Myrtus communis)\u003cbr\u003e Neroli (Citrus aurantium ssp. aurantium flos)\u003cbr\u003e Niaouli (Melaleuca quinquinervia\/viridiflora)\u003cbr\u003e Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)\u003cbr\u003e Orange, Bitter (Citrus aurantium ssp. Aurantium per.)\u003cbr\u003e Oregano (Origanum vulgare)\u003cbr\u003e Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii)\u003cbr\u003e Patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli\/cablin)\u003cbr\u003e Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)\u003cbr\u003e Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium ssp. aurantium fol.)\u003cbr\u003e Pine (Pinus sylvestris)\u003cbr\u003e Ravensara (Ravensara aromatica)\u003cbr\u003e Rose (Rosa damascena\/centifolia\/gallica)\u003cbr\u003e Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis\/Salvia rosmarinus)\u003cbr\u003e Sandalwood (Santalum album)\u003cbr\u003e Sandalwood, Western Australian (Santalum spicatum)\u003cbr\u003e Spearmint (Mentha spicata\/viridis)\u003cbr\u003e Spruce, Black (Picea mariana)\u003cbr\u003e Ti Tree or Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)\u003cbr\u003e Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)\u003cbr\u003e Sweet or soft Thymes\u003cbr\u003e Valerian (Valeriana officinalis var. angustifolium)\u003cbr\u003e Vetivert (Vetiveria zizanoides)\u003cbr\u003e Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)\u003cbr\u003e Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata var. genuina)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 9\u003cbr\u003e It’s all about the base-carrier oils, macerated oils, and creams\u003cbr\u003e Selecting oils for medicinal and dietary use\u003cbr\u003e The nature of fats\u003cbr\u003e Fats sources\u003cbr\u003e Composition of fats\u003cbr\u003e A brief word about cholesterol\u003cbr\u003e Essential fatty acids and γ-linoleic acid\u003cbr\u003e The chemistry of fats\u003cbr\u003e Refining and processing\u003cbr\u003e For and against refining\u003cbr\u003e Choosing base oils\u003cbr\u003e - Almond (Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis)\u003cbr\u003e - Apricot kernel (Prunus armeniaca\/Armeniaca vulgaris)\u003cbr\u003e - Avocado (Persea americana)\u003cbr\u003e - Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum)\u003cbr\u003e - Borage\/Star flower (Borago officinalis)\u003cbr\u003e - Coconut (Coco nucifera)\u003cbr\u003e - Corn\/maize (Zea mays)\u003cbr\u003e - Evening primrose seed (Oenothera biennis)\u003cbr\u003e - Grapeseed (Vitis vinifera)\u003cbr\u003e - Hazel nut (Corylus avellana)\u003cbr\u003e - Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis)\u003cbr\u003e - Linseed (Linum usitassium)”\u003cbr\u003e - Macadamia nut (Macadamia integrifolia\/ternifolia)\u003cbr\u003e - Neem (Azadirachta indica) Also known as margosa oil\u003cbr\u003e - Olive (Olea europaea)\u003cbr\u003e - Palm kernel (Elaeis guineensis)\u003cbr\u003e - Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)\u003cbr\u003e - Peanut (Arachis hypogaea)\u003cbr\u003e - Rosehip (Rosa rubiginosa)\u003cbr\u003e - Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)\u003cbr\u003e - Sesame (Sesamum indicum)\u003cbr\u003e - Soybean (Glycine max)\u003cbr\u003e - Sunflower (Helianthus anuus)\u003cbr\u003e - Tamanu (Caulophyllum inophyllum)\u003cbr\u003e - Wheatgerm (Triticum vulgare)\u003cbr\u003e - Vitamin E\u003cbr\u003e Solid fats\u003cbr\u003e Macerated oils and herbal creams\u003cbr\u003e - Uses and applications\u003cbr\u003e - Properties and uses of specific oils\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 10\u003cbr\u003e Hydrosols\/hydrolats\/aromatic waters\u003cbr\u003e Uses and applications\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 11\u003cbr\u003e Oils for the body systems and specific conditions\u003cbr\u003e - The respiratory system\u003cbr\u003e - The skin\u003cbr\u003e - Muscles and bones\u003cbr\u003e - The digestive system\u003cbr\u003e - Vascular and lymphatic systems\u003cbr\u003e - Immune function\u003cbr\u003e - The reproductive and urinary systems\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 12\u003cbr\u003e Essential oils and emotional health\u003cbr\u003e Essential oils and the mind\u003cbr\u003e Broad classifications\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 13\u003cbr\u003e Formulations for various conditions\u003cbr\u003e - Integumentary system\u003cbr\u003e - Respiratory system\u003cbr\u003e - Digestive system\u003cbr\u003e - Musculoskeletal system\u003cbr\u003e - Urinary system\u003cbr\u003e - Lymphatic system\u003cbr\u003e - Gynaecological conditions\u003cbr\u003e Neuroendocrine function\u003cbr\u003e - Sundry formulae\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCONCLUDING REMARKS\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBIBLIOGRAPHY\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eINDEX\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aeon Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51042775105879,"sku":"9781801520164","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/essential-oils-a-concise-manual-of-their-therapeutic-use-in-herbal-and-aromatic-medicine-9781801520164","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}