Essential
Aromatherapy Sections include: Introduction to Aromatherapy - Introduces the concept of Aromatherapy. History - Looks at the evidence of the use of a form of Aromatherapy by our Early Ancestors, the Indians, Chinese, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. It also considers some of the most influential figures in the development of Aromatherapy including Avicenna, Hildegard, Culpepper, Perkin, Whitla, Hall, Gattefossé, Valnet and Maury. Methods of Extraction – This section describes a number of ways in which aromatic products are extracted from plants, including distillation, hydro-diffusion, expression, solvent extraction, enfleurage, maceration, carbon dioxide extraction and phytol-extraction. Methods of Use - After a look at how essential oils access the body, the following methods of use are covered – baths, bidet/douche/sitz bath, compresses, creams/lotions, diffusers, jacuzzi, massage, perfume, pot pourri, room spray, sauna, shower and inhalation. Safety – This section deals with the important safety considerations that must always be at the forefront of every Aromatherapist’s mind including safe quantities, safe storage, hazardous oils, sensitising oils, photosensitising oils, toxic oils and, very importantly, contra-indications. Properties of Essential Oils - This section starts by taking a quick look at the process in which essential oils are formed in plants. The economic value of these oils is then discussed, paying particular attention to the way in which oils can be detrimentally altered after extraction. This leads on to the properties that make essential oils so sought after. The general properties such as their solubility and volatility are considered first, followed by an overview of their therapeutic properties. Chemistry - This section looks at the chemistry of essential oils. After a short introduction, some basic chemistry is covered to enable an appreciation of the chemical make up of compounds commonly found in essential oils. Information on alcohols, aldehydes, esters, ethers, ketones, lactones, oxides, phenols and terpenes is then presented. Index of Essential Oils – Information on the following 44 oils is included:
Blending – This
section discusses some of the considerations involved when blending
(mixing) oils, including choice of oils, quantities, blending procedure
and storage. Conditions and Treatments – This section provides an excellent reference for the qualified practitioner. It contains information on the following 46 conditions and treatments:
Case Studies - In each of the 10 case studies a fictitious client is described. A few questions are then presented to test understanding about the client’s condition and the appropriate treatment. Professionalism - This section outlines some of the factors involved in trading as a professional Aromatherapist. The information is available under the following headings:
Revision and Exam Tips - This short section gives a few helpful tips on revision and exam technique. Essential
Aromatherapy has an interactive contents page that further facilitates
quick referencing and a glossary containing around 400 items. All
the 'need to know' information is literally a mouse-click away! Testimonial - "This CD Rom is a must for any student studying aromatherapy. It is really easy to install. It covers everything that you would cover on your course. I am currently studying the ITEC Aromatherapy and I can recommend it totally!! " R. F. Enniskillen
Minimum
System Requirements: A black and white manual alternative is available. The information is identical, except that the manual does not include the Question Bank or the Case Studies.
The CD ROM is simple to install. Clear installation instructions are included in the CD booklet. No previous computer experience is required. The CD includes a System Introduction to demonstrate every aspect of its functionality. This ensures that the package can always be used to its maximum potential. The text is well written and the information is easy to navigate. Numerous questions provide opportunities for self-testing, with the feedback to each question providing valuable reinforcement of the teaching point. The CD includes an interactive list of contents and a full glossary that is accessible from each page. All the information is literally a mouse-click away! The black and white Study Manual presents the wealth of information in a bound book. The text is clear and well set out. The Study Manual includes the questions and provides plenty of 'white space' for additional notes to be added if necessary.
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Essential
Aromatherapy is provided either in the form of a CD ROM or as a
manual. The information in each format is virtually identical.
