Aromatherapeutic Blending: Essential Oils in Synergy

Aromatherapeutic Blending: Essential Oils in Synergy
Author: Jennifer Peace Rhind
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Copyright: 2015
Number of Pages: 336
ISBN: 1848192274 / 978-1848192270

This page contains affiliate links. Get details.

Within the enlightening and thought-provoking pages of Aromatherapeutic Blending, Jennifer Peace Rhind introduces and teaches the reader how to formulate safe and effective synergistic therapeutic blends while also sharing differing approaches and viewpoints to developing synergistic blends.

Rhind supports her thorough exploration of therapeutic blending with numerous helpful and well organized tables, footnotes and citations.

This important and illuminating book deserves a home in the library of essential oil and aromatherapy educators, students, practitioners and everyone that holds a serious interest in safely and effectively incorporating the therapeutic benefits of essential oils into their daily lives.

Description from the Back Cover

Synergistic blending is at the very core of aromatherapy practice. This book explores the concept of synergy, providing evidence for its existence and significance, and gives practical guidance on how to build aromatherapeutic blends effectively and safely.

The author covers new and exciting developments in research into the use of essential oils, explores the merits and limitations of holistic, psychsensory and moleculary approaches to blending, and suggests effective ways of choosing the most suitable approach for individual clients. Evidence-based profiles of essential oils and absolutes are included and comprehensive tables summarising their actions enable easy identification of pential contenders for synergistic blends.

About the Author (From Back of Book)

Jennifer Peace Rhind is a Chartered Biologist with qualifications in massage and aromatherapy. She has experience as a therapist and partner in a complementary healthcare clinic and as a lecturer in Complementary Healthcare in Higher Education.

Table of Contents for Aromatherapeutic Blending: Essential Oils in Synergy

Preface and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: Principles and Practice

1. Essential Oil Synergy
2. The Individual Prescription
3. A Spectrum of Approaches: Science-based, Psychosensory and Vitalistic Paradigms
4. Aromatherapeutic Blending
5. Applications, Carrier Media, Dosage and Ratios
6. Acne Vulgaris: A Case Study by Tamara Agnew

Part II: Essential Oils and Absolutes: Actions and Evidence

7. Pain and Inflammation
8. Smooth Functioning: Antispasmodic and Anticonvulsant Actions
9. Health Maintenance and Enhancement: Anti-oxidant and Anti-cancer Actions
10. Infection and Immunity: Antimicrobial and Immunomodulant Actions
12. The Skin and Soft Tissues: Wound-healing, Regenerating, Anti-allergic and Antipruritic Actions
13. The Psyche: Anxiolytic, Antidepressant and Cognition-enhancing Actions

Part III: Aromatics

14. Essential Oils and Absolutes: Evidence-based Practice
15. Expanded Practice Aromatics: Abbreviated Profiles for Synergistic Blending

Afterword
Glossary
Appendix: Fixed Plant and Macerated Herbal Oils in Aromatherapy
References
Resources
Essential Oils Index
Subject Index
Author Index

Additional Recommended Books By Jennifer Peace Rhind

Amazon.com typically offers this book
for the lowest price around.
Learn more and view pricing!

Disclaimer

The book descriptions/reviews that appear on AromaWeb are not able to describe all possible errors, ommissions or safety issues that may be present in a book. While I strive to do my best in objectively assessing each book that is included on AromaWeb, I am not able to investigate or evaluate every statement included in each of the books. Neither AromaWeb, LLC nor its founder take responsibility for how you use the information provided. It is recommended that you conduct thorough research via multiple sources before making a book purchasing decision or relying upon or implementing any of the statements or recommendations contained within any book that you purchase.

Affiliate Disclosure

The Book section of AromaWeb contains affiliate links to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Your cost to Amazon.com will not increase if you use these links to make your purchase. Thank you so much for supporting AromaWeb if you decide to make a purchase using one of the links!
Return to the Top of This Page

Essential Oil Book Authors and Publishers:
Please see the Book Review Request Page if you would like your book to be considered for inclusion on AromaWeb.