Aromatherapy Science

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.

Contents

1. Introduction 
2. Historical Background to Aromatherapy 
3. Aromatherapy Practice 
4. Chemistry of Esential Oils 
5. The Bioactivity of Essential Oils 
6. Science of Smell and Psychological Effects 
7. The Safety Issue in Aromatherapy 
8. Clinical Studies

Monographs on Commonly Used Essential Oils:

Angelica Oil

Aniseed and Star Anise

Basil Oil

Bay Oils: Laurel and Pimenta

Benzoin Tinctures and Resinoids

Bergamot Oil

Buchu Leaf Oil

Cajuput Oil

Camphor Oil

Carrot Seed Oil

Cassia Oil

Cedarwood Oil

Celery Seed Oil

Chamomile German Oil

Chamomile Roman Oil

Cinnamon Oil

Citronella Oil

Clary Sage Oil

Clove Oil

Cornmint Oil

Cubeb Oil

Cypress Oil

Elecampane Oil

Eucalyptus Oils

Fennel Oil

Frankincense Oil

Geranium Oil

Ginger Oil

Ho Leaf Oil

Hyssop Oil

Jasmine Absolute

Juniper Oil

Kanuka Oil

Lavender Oil

Lemon Balm Oil / Melissa Essential Oil

Lemon Oil

Lemongrass Oil

Litsea cubeba Oil

Manuka Oil

Marjoram Oil

Myrrh Oil

Myrtle Oil

Neroli Oil

Nutmeg Oil

Orange Oil

Palmarosa Oil

Parsley Oil

Patchouli Oil

Pepper Oil

Peppermint Oil

Peru Balsam

Petitgrain Oil

Pine Oil

Rose Oil

Rosemary Oil

Rosewood Oil

Sage Oil

Sandalwood Oil

Savory Oil

Spearmint Oil

Spike Lavender Oil

Tea Tree Oil

Thyme Oil

Valerian Oil

Vanilla Tincture/Absolute

Wintergreen Oil

Yarrow Root Oil

Ylang Ylang Oil

Floral absolutes and Essential Oils (other than Jasmine, Rose, Lavender, Neroli)