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Essential Oils: A Concise Manual of Their Therapeutic use in Herbal and Aromatic Medicine

Essential Oils: A Concise Manual of Their Therapeutic use in Herbal and Aromatic Medicine


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A short yet foundational introduction into the bountiful chemistry and usage of essential oils. Written to help herbal practitioners expand their therapeutic repertoire, Essential Oils - A Concise Manual 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. This 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.

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

About the Author :
Nikki Darrell has been working with plants, their medicine and healing, for over four decades as her fascination with the green beings started in early childhood and her primary teachers are the plants she works with. She has worked as a research scientist in the field of plant science; a practitioner of herbal medicine, aromatherapy, aromatic medicine, reflexology, massage, and body work; a gardener; an educator at all levels from introductory to 3rd level, campaigner, and author of five books and many articles. She holds a Masters in Social and Co-operative Enterprise which she embarked on due to her love of sustainable community development. She is devoted to the recovery of our societal and culture connection to the plant beings and our kin in Nature, bringing herbal medicine back into the centre of our communities.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781801520164
  • Publisher: Aeon Books Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Aeon Books Ltd
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 206
  • Sub Title: A Concise Manual of Their Therapeutic use in Herbal and Aromatic Medicine
  • ISBN-10: 180152016X
  • Publisher Date: 25 Oct 2022
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Width: 152 mm


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