The Aromatherapy Basics Study Brief is intended as a quick overview for learners or as a refresher for practitioners. This Study Brief assembles notable facts, important concepts and relevant details in an organized format, featuring a concise introduction, brief history, definitions of key terms and a list of accepted benefits. A condensed review of essential oils, including methods of extracting, blending, applying and storing oils is provided allong with important information about avoiding hazard and maintaining safety during practice. The Study Brief describes various massage and relaxation techniques, and offers a handy guide to standard types of massage movements. An illustrated chart presents common essential oils, including full name, classification, description, country of origin and examples of therapeutic uses. A selection of simple aromatherapy recipes is included.
Topics Covered:
What is Aromatherapy?
Brief History
Major Pioneers in Aromatherapy
Definitions
Benefits of Aromatherapy
Essential Oils: The Key to Aromatherapy Treatments
Lipophilic Traits
Blending of Essential Oils
Factors to Consider in Blending Essential Oils
Methods of Using Essential Oils in Aromatherapy
Characteristics of Essential Oils
Sources of Essential Oils
Three Groups of Essential Oils
Essential Oils Storage Considerations
Six Methods of Extracting Essential Oils
Important Factors to Consider When Purchasing Essential Oils
Three Main Types of Hazards Associated with Essential Oils
Examples of Base Oil
Aromatherapy Massages
Standard Massage Movements
Relaxation Techniques
Common Essential Oils and Their Uses
Aromatherapy Recipes for Headache
Aromatherapy Recipes for Tension/Nervous Headache
Aromatherapy Recipes for Intestinal Pains
Aromatherapy Recipes for Sound Sleep
Aromatherapy Recipes as Gargle for Sore Throat
Aromatherapy Recipes for Rashes
Aromatherapy Recipes for Flea and Tick Prevention
Aromatherapy Recipes as Steam Inhalation for Sinusitis
