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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.
Very usefulReviewed by Debbie, 2010-01-19
I found "Aromatherapy for Health Professionals" tremendously
interesting. It offered information on practical application with a
focus on healing while explaining the science (what we know of it,
anyway) behind why essential oils work the way they do.
It was basically a medical textbook and often used medical terms.
Most of the terms were defined in the glossary in the back, but
their meaning was usually obvious from or defined in the text, so
you don't have to have medical training to understand this
book.
The book included information on tests and case studies in which
essential oils were used to treat medical conditions (both for
physical healing and to calm or lift the mood). I also gained an
understanding of why the cautions given in other aromatheraphy
books where given so I now feel confident that I can use essential
oils effectively and safely. The charts on lethal doses (for
ingested and topical) for a number of common essential oils were
also tremendously reassuring.
Most of the book (Sections 1 and 2) was for a general audience and
wasn't specific to the UK. Section 3 was more about using essential
oils for specific problems (in the critical care unit or a nursing
home, etc.) in the UK medical setting, but there was still a lot
that was applicable to anyone using essential oils. Section 4 was
short, but got very specific about practicing aromatheraphy in a
medical setting in the UK and then worldwide.
The Appendix contained useful charts and lists showing which
essential oils are effective in treating which problems. It also
listed safety information, like which essential oils can be toxic
in high dosages or have potentially unwanted side-effects, like
irritating the skin. Finally, it listed about one hundred essential
oils, their chemical content, what actions they cause and what they
are good at treating, and safety information specific to that oil
as well as observations about its use taken from case studies,
etc.
If you're really into using essential oils and enjoy making up your
own blends, especially for health problems, I'd highly recommend
this book as a wonderful resource.
Reviewed by Debbie from Different Time, Different Place
(differenttimedifferentplace. blogspot. com)
Great bookReviewed by Elena Alexe, 2009-10-25
To anybody who is interested in Aromatherapy and mostly to health professionals who wants to learn more about helping people by applying aromatherapy, this book is one of the best. I have bought over 15 books about aromatherapy but this one is one of the 2 books that I always go back to.
Well Done ReferenceReviewed by J. Bailey, 2009-08-02
Well-done reference guide with good cross-referenceing of indications, oils, contraindications, etc. There are a few oils missing from the detailed reference area, but overall this is my favorite book on the subject - and worth the cost. Nice clinical study citations, too.
Aromatherapy for Health ProfessionalsReviewed by Sabrina R. Brunner, 2008-12-02
The book arrived in great condition and in a timely manner. The service was very professional!
Aromatherapy for Health ProfessionalsReviewed by Eizsa, 2008-01-12
Amazing reference book, especially nice with the workbook. It is well-referenced, laid-out, and very complete. Wonderfully valuable for those working with essential oils.
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