Overview

Jennifer Pressimone, holistic aromatherapist, herbalist, author and educator, shares a compilation of her education, research, observations, trials and errors from her career to date, to empower and inspire other aromatherapy enthusiasts everywhere.

This comprehensive guide includes:

• Aromatherapy history & folklore
  
• Doctrine of signatures
  
• Aromatherapy chemistry
  
• Safety & Quality
  
• Application methods
  
• The Art of Blending (techniques)
  
• Aromatherapy Physiology: Mental, Emotional, Physical & Soul Health
  
• Over 100 essential oil profiles
  
• Over 35 carrier profiles
  
• Over 65 aromatherapy recipes
  
• Reference charts
  
• Complementary holistic health modalities, and more!

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Recommended For

We believe this course is perfectly suited for the following people:

Everyone Wishing to Improve the Quality of Their Lives and Their Families

Aromatherapy is a very relevant and useful technology that affects every area of life. This valuable book will empower you with the knowledge you need to more effectively and more safely care for yourself and your family. From hygiene to health to safety to entertainment, aromatherapy can improve your life in ways you never imagined.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. History: Past, Present, Future
3. Safety Guidelines
   1. General
   2. b. Contraindications & Toxicity
4. Quality Assurance
   1. Testing
   2. Harvesting & Production
   3. Plant Identification, Botany, Chemotypes
   4. Suppliers & Sources
5. What is Aromatherapy
6. What are Essential Oils
   1. Folklore
   2. Extraction Methods
   3. Chemistry
      1. Saturated Hydrocarbons
      2. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons (Terpenes)
      3. Oxygenated Compounds
         • Alcohols
         • Phenols
         • Aldehydes
         • Ketones
         • Esters
         • Ethers
         • Lactones
         • Oxides
7. Aromatherapy Physiology: Mental, Emotional, Physical & Soul Health
   1. Mental: Head, Brain & Mind
1. Olfaction Process & Limbic System
2. Science
3. Mental Benefits with Aromatherapy
1. Emotional: Heart
   1. Emotional Benefits with Aromatherapy
2. Physical: Gut
   1. Physical Benefits with Aromatherapy
   2. Organ Association
3. Aromatherapy for the Soul: Spiritual PhytoEssencing
8. Doctrine of Signatures
9. Plant Family Descriptions
10. Scent Classifications
11. Aromatherapy for Children, Animals & Elderly
    1. Mental
    2. Emotional
    3. Physical
    4. Animals
12. Aromatherapy and Complementary Holistic Health Modalities
    1. Aromatherapy and Ayurved
    2. Aromatherapy and Chakras
    3. Aromatherapy and Flower Essences
    4. Aromatherapy and Homeopathy
    5. Aromatherapy and Massage & Bodywork
    6. Aromatherapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine
13. Essential Oil Profiles
    1. Odor Notes
    2. Ammi visnaga (Ammi visnaga)
    3. Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
    4. Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
    5. Balsam peru (Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae)
    6. Basil, Holy (Ocimum sanctum)
    7. Basil, Sweet (Ocimum basilicum)
    8. Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis)
    9. Benzoin (Stryax benzoin)
    10. Bergamot (Citrus bergamia)
    11. Birch (Betula lenta, alleghaniensis)
    12. Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)
    13. Blue Cypress (Callitris intratropica)
    14. Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum)
    15. Cajeput (Melaleuca cajeputi)
    16. Camphor, White (Cinnamomum camphora)
    17. Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)
    18. Carrot Seed (Daucus carota)
    19. Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia)
    20. Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
    21. Cedar, Atlas (Cedrus atlantica)
    22. Cedar, Himalayan (Cedrus deodorata)
    23. Celery Seed (Apium graveolens)
    24. Chamomile, German (Matricaria recutita)
    25. Chamomile, Roman (Anthenis nobilis, Chamaemelum nobile)
    26. Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)
    27. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zylancium, verum)
    28. Cistus (Cistus ladanifer, ladbanum)
    29. Citronella (Cymbopogon nardus)
    30. Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)
    31. Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
    32. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
    33. Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
    34. Davana (Artemisia pallens)
    35. Dill (Anethum graveolens)
    36. Elemi (Canarium luzonicum)
    37. Eucalyptus – Eucalyptus globulus; citriodora; radiata; smithii
    38. Fennel (foeniculum vulgare)
        1. Fir, Balsam (Abies balsamea)
        2. Fir, Douglas (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
        3. Fir, Himalayan (Abies spectabilis)
        4. Fir, Siberian (Abies siberica)
    39. Fir, Silver (Abies alba)
    40. Frankincense (Boswellia carteri)
    41. Galbanum (Ferula galbanifera)
    42. Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)
    43. Ginger (Zingiber officianale)
    44. Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis)
    45. Grapefruit, Pink (Citrus paradisi)
    46. Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum, angustifolia)
    47. Ho Leaf (Cinnamomum camphora ct linalool; ct 1,8 cineole)
    48. Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
    49. Inula (Inula helenium, graveolens)
    50. Jasmine (Jasminum officinale, grandiflorium, sambac)
    51. Juniper (Juniperus communis; virginiana)
    52. Lavender (Lavendula angustifolia)
    53. Ledum (Ledum groendlandicum)
    54. Lemon (Citrus limonum)
    55. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus; flexuosus)
    56. Lime (Citrus medica)
    57. Litsea cubeba
    58. Mandarin, Orange (Citrus sinensis)
    59. Marjoram (Origanum marjorana; Thymus mastichina)
    60. May chang (Litsea cubeba)
    61. Melissa (Melissa officinalis)
    62. Monarda (Monarda fistulosa)
    63. Myrrh (Myrrha commiphora)
    64. Myrtle (Myrtus communis)
    65. Neroli (Citrus aurantium var. amara)
    66. Niaouli (Melaleuca virvidiflora; quinquinervia)
    67. Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
    68. Oakmoss (Evernia prunastri)
    69. Orange, Bitter & Sweet (Citrus aurantium; sinensis)
    70. Oregano (Origanum vulgare; compactum)
    71. Orris Root (Iris pallida)
    72. Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martini , var. motia)
    73. Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens)
    74. Parsley (Petroselinum sativum)
    75. Patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli; cablin)
    76. Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
    77. Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium)
    78. Pine (Pinus sylvestris)
    79. Ravinsara, (Ravensara anisata; aromatica; madagascarensis)
    80. Rose (Rosa damascena)
    81. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis; verbenone)
    82. Rosewood (Aniba rosaeodora)
    83. Sage (Salvia officinalis)
    84. Sandalwood (Santalum album; spicatum)
    85. Savory (Satureia montana; hortense)
    86. Spearmint (Mentha spicata; cardiaca)
    87. Spikenard (Nardostachys chinensis; grandiflora; jatamansi)
    88. Spruce (Tsuga canadensis; picea; sitka; alba)
    89. St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
    90. Tanacetum annuum
    91. Tangerine (Citrus reticulata)
    92. Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
    93. Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
    94. Thyme (thymus vulgaris)
    95. Tumeric (Curcuma longa)
    96. Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia)
    97. Vetiver (Vetivera zizanoides)
    98. Voilet (Viola odorata)
    99. Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
    100. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
    101. Ylang ylang (Canaga odorata)
    102. Yuzu (Citrus junos)
14. Carriers & Bases
    1. Carrier Oil Storage
    2. Labeling & Ingredients
    3. Activated Charcoal
    4. Almond Oil
    5. Aloe Vera
    6. Apricot Oil
    7. Apple Cider Vinegar
    8. Argan Oil
    9. Arnica
    10. Avocado Oil
    11. Baking Soda
    12. Black Ointment
    13. Calendula
    14. Castile Soap
    15. Castor Oil
    16. Coconut Oil
    17. Distress or Rescue Remedy
    18. Enzymes (plant), liquid
    19. Evening Primrose Oil
    20. Golden Salve
    21. Grapeseed Oil
    22. Green Tea
    23. Hazelnut Oil
    24. Hemp Oil
    25. Honey
    26. Hydrated Bentonite Clay
    27. Jojoba Oil
    28. Kukui Nut Oil
    29. Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom salt)
    30. MSM Cream
    31. Neem Seed Oil
    32. Olive Oil
    33. Pau d’Arco Lotion
    34. Progesterone Cream
    35. Rosehip Oil
    36. Safflower Oil
    37. Sea Salts
    38. Shea Butter
    39. Silver, Aqua-sol
    40. Sunflower Oil
    41. Witch Hazel
    42. Vitamin E Oil
15. Application Methods
    1. Inhalation: diffusion, aromatic mist
    2. Topical or External: Lotion, Massage Oils & Sprays
       1. Bath, Compress, Perfume, Suppository
    3. Internal & Oral
16. Art of Blending (techniques)
17. Dilution Ratios & Measurements
18. Choosing Essential Oils
19. Body System Introduction
    1. General ABC’s
    2. Circadian Rhythm
    3. Digestive
    4. Intestinal
    5. Circulatory
    6. Respiratory
    7. Immune
    8. Urinary
    9. Nervous
    10. Glandular
    11. Structural
20. Ethical Personal & Professional Guidelines
21. Professional Image & Hygeine
22. A-Z Recipes for Everyday Use & Common Concerns
23. Therapeutic Property Description
24. Bibliography
25. General Index