The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Second Edition
Author: Salvatore Battaglia
Publisher: Perfect Potion
Copyright: 2003
Number of Pages: 602
ISBN: 0646428969 / 978-0646428963

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The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Third Edition Volume 1 - Foundations & Materia Medica is now available. This review pertains to the Second Edition of The The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy by Salvatore Battaglia.

The 602-page second edition of Salvatore Battaglia's The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy serves as a comprehensive aromatherapy textbook and reference for serious aromatherapy students, practitioners and educators.

Although Battaglia's The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy can be difficult to find and a bit pricier to purchase, particularly in the United States, it is well worth the investment.

Although it's been over a decade since the second edition has been published, it has been reprinted over ten times due to the ongoing demand for this valuable text and reference.

I have both the first and second editions. Although the first edition can sometimes be found at a more affordable price than the second edition, I recommend investing in the second edition due to the expansive information that it contains.

The description from the back cover and table of contents do an excellent job of conveying what is covered in this invaluable 602-page publication. Both are shown below.

Description from the Back Cover

The modern holistic aromatherapist needs to be a multi-disciplined practitioner with training in remedial therapies, counseling, chemistry, botany, pharmacology, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy covers all these topics with information derived from the wisdom of the past to the latest pharmacological and clinical studies.

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy is internationally acclaimed as the most comprehensive text books on aromatherapy. The second edition includes sections on:

quality control of essential oils
latest information on essential oil safety
essential oil chemistry
pharmacological studies on essential oils
olfaction and the psychological effects of essential oils
subtle aromatherapy
the role of aromatherapy in primary health care
comprehensive monographs of over 80 essential oils
detailed studies of conditions for each body system
the role of aromatherapy in day spa treatments and much, much more.

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy is written for everyone who needs to be thoroughly familiar with the art and science of aromatherapy, whether it be for personal use, for the student of aromatherapy, for the professional aromatherapist and for the pharmacist, nurse, doctor or health professional.

About the Author (From Back Cover)

Salvatore Battaglia has been passionate about natural therapies for most of his life. he holds qualifications in natural therapies, acupuncture and aromatherapy. Salvatore's dedication to aromatherapy has seen him hold positions in professional associations and government committees to ensure that the educational standards of professional aromatherapy are maintained and improved.

Table of Contents for The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy

Acknowledgments
Preface to Second Edition
Preface to First Edition
How to Use This Book
Unit I: Background

Chapter 1: Developing a Holistic Framework for the Practice of Aromatherapy
Chapter 2: History of Aromatherapy
Chapter 3: What are Essential Oils?
Chapter 4: Methods of Essential Oil Extraction
Chapter 5: Quality Control and Quality Assurance

Unit II: Essential Issues

Chapter 6: Research into Essential Oils
Chapter 7: Essential Oil Chemistry
Chapter 8: Pharmacokinetics
Chapter 9: Pharmacology of Essential Oils
Chapter 10: Biology and Psychology of Essential Oils
Chapter 11: Subtle Aromatherapy
Chapter 12: Essential Oil Safety

Unit III: The Remedies

Chapter 13: The Essential Oils
Chapter 14: Exotic Essential Oils
Chapter 15: Vegetable Oils
Chapter 16: Hazardous Essential Oils

Unit IV: Practical Matters

Chapter 17: Requirements for Professional Practice
Chapter 18: The Consultation
Chapter 19: A Holistic Approach to Prescribing Essential Oils
Chapter 20: The Art of Blending
Chapter 21: Methods of Administration
Chapter 22: The Aromatherapy Massage
Chapter 23: Aromatherapy for Health Professionals

Unit V: Clinical Index

Chapter 24: The Cardiovascular System
Chapter 25: The Respiratory System
Chapter 26: The Musculoskeletal System
Chapter 27: The Reproductive System
Chapter 28: The Integumentary System
Chapter 29: The Nervous System
Chapter 30: The Lymphatic System
Chapter 31: The Digestive System
Chapter 32: The Immune System

Unit VI: Aesthetic Aromatherapy

Chapter 33: Aromatherapy and Skin Care
Chapter 34: Aromatherapy and Day Spas

Appendices

Appendix 1: Glossary
Appendix 2: List of Properties
Appendix 3: Therapeutic Cross Reference
Appendix 4: List of Essential Oils
Appendix 5: A Typical Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix 6: Summary of Cautions and Contraindications
Appendix 7: Accupressure
Appendix 8: Useful Addresses

Botanical Index
General Index

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