Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Practice

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Highlights how the controlled use of essential oils can enhance care & the role of the healthcare professional.It examines key facts & issues in the clinical use of aromatherapy & applies these within a variety of contexts & conditions.- (2003)416pp

This clinical guide is an important addition to both practitioners and students interested in this complementary therapy.

Overview

Introduction
The nature of aromatherapy
Basic plant taxonomy, chemistry, extraction, biosynthesis, and analysis
Essential oil toxicity and contraindications
Psychology
Evidence-based aromatherapy in nursing practice
Oral and internal use of aromatherapy
Manual therapies

Clinical use of aromatherapy

. Infection
. Insomnia
. Nausea and vomiting
. Pain and inflammation
. Stress management
. Cardiology
. Care of the elderly
. Critical care
. Dermatology
. Endocrinology
. Hospice and end-of-life care
. Immunology
. Obstetrics and gynaecology
. Oncology
. Pediatrics
. Psychiatric care
. Respiratory care

Date reviewed

23/12/2003

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