Aromatherapy for Health Professionals (Price, Aromatherapy for Health Professionals)

This book provides a clear and authoritative introduction to aromatherapy as practiced in modern health care settings, providing valuable information for any health professional who wants to learn about the subject. It provides the in-depth knowledge needed to begin using essential oils in the practice environment. Reader-friendly layout and design makes the material accessible and easy to follow.All oils specified in the national curricula are covered in detail.Case studies illustrate practical applications for concepts and techniques discussed in the chapters.Fully revised and updated discussions throughout include 24 new essential oil profiles added to this edition.Updated information on health and safety provides crucial information on safeguarding both the practitioner and the client.Additional references and new research have been added to this edition, as well as updated and revised tables.More illustrations make key points easier to understand.Chapters on carrier oils and essential waters have been updated and expanded.The touch and massage chapter has been thoroughly revised.The index has been extensively revised to include essential oil properties and indications.Contributed chapters from nurses and midwives from various hospitals and community settings address topics such as Policy and Practice of Aromatherapy, Aromatherapy in Nursing, Primary Health care, Midwifery and Childbirth, Learning Disabilities, Stress, Intensive and Coronary Care, Care of the Elderly, and Palliative Care. Providing An Introduction To Aromatherapy As Practised In Modern Health Care Settings, And Information For The Health Professional Who Wants To Learn About The Subject, This Book Provides The In-depth Knowledge Needed To Begin Using Essential Oils In The Practice Environment. The Genesis Of Essential Oils -- Chemistry Of Essential Oils -- Quality And Safety -- Power And Hazards -- Traditional Use, Modern Research -- How Essential Oils Enter The Body -- Hydrolats : The Essential Waters -- Touch And Massage -- Aromas, Mind And Body -- Aromatic Medicine -- Aromatherapy And Primary Health Care -- Stress, Including Critical Care -- Pregnancy And Childbirth -- Learning Disabilities And Autism -- Care Of The Elderly, With Particular Reference To Dementia -- Palliative And Supportive Care -- Aromatherapy In The Uk -- Aromatherapy Within The National Health Service -- Aromatherapy Worldwide. Appendices, Glossary And Useful Addresses. Appendix A. Essential Oils For General Use In Health-care Settings -- Indications For Uses Of Essential Oils -- Appendix B. Oterotonic Pils Which Facilitate Delivery -- Emmenagogic Essential Oils -- Disputed Emmenagogic Oils -- Toxic, Neurotoxic And Abortive Oils Not Used In Aromatherapy -- Neurotoxic And/or Abortive Oils Occasionally Used In Aromatherapy -- Potential Skin Irritant Oils -- Phototoxic Oils -- Contact-sensitizing Oils -- General Properties Of Essential Oils -- Appendix C. Occupational Health And Safety -- Appendix D. Essential Oil : Definition For Aromatherapeutic Purposes -- References To Appendices -- Sources To Appendices -- Glossary -- Useful Addresses. Edited By Shirley Price, Len Price ; Foreword By Hrh The Prince Of Wales. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 510-520) And Index. This book provides a clear and authoritative introduction to aromatherapy as practiced in modern health care settings, providing valuable information for any health professional who wants to learn about the subject. It provides the in-depth knowledge needed to begin using essential oils in the practice environment. Fully revised and updated discussions throughout, including 24 further essential oil profiles added to this edition Updated information on health and safety provides crucial details on safeguarding both the practitioner and the client Additional references and new research has been added to this edition, as well as updated and revised tables New illustrations make key points easier to understand Chapters on carrier oils and essential waters have been updated and expanded The touch and massage chapter has been thoroughly revised Extensively revised index includes essential oil properties an