Wound care
10 Wound care Denise Raines, with contributions by Rhiannon Harris Chapter contents Introduction The stages of wound healing The role of essential oils Commonly used essential oils in wound healing…
How essential oils enter the body
6 How essential oils enter the body Len Price Chapter contents Introduction Inhalation Inhalation and the mucous membranes Methods of inhalation Absorption via the skin Transdermal delivery The skin as…
(Part II): Aromatherapy within the National Health Service
17 (Part II) Aromatherapy within the National Health Service Angela Avis Chapter contents Introduction Development of complementary therapies Integrating aromatherapy into clinical care Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Aromatherapists and…
Stress, depression and critical care
11 Stress, depression and critical care Penny Price, Shirley Price Chapter contents Introduction What is stress? Response to stress Complementary treatment Aromatherapeutic treatment Depression Essential oil choices Stress in critical…
(Part I): Aromatherapy in the UK
17 (Part I) Aromatherapy in the UK Carole Preen Chapter contents Introduction Aromatherapy development Legal requirements Practice of aromatherapy Aromatherapy products Education/training House of Lords report Helping the public select…
Aromatic medicine
Chapter 9 Aromatic medicine Robert Stephen Chapter contents Introduction Aromatic medicine explained Beginning with essential oils Matters of training and safety Treating clients Conclusion References Introduction The practice of aromatic…
Care of the elderly
14 Care of the elderly Shirley Price, Sandra A. Oram Chapter contents Introduction Massage and essential oils The cost of dementia Dementia and its variations The value of touch with…
Learning difficulties and autism
13 Learning difficulties and autism Julia Fearon, Louise Anderson Chapter contents Introduction Types of learning and behavioural disorder Consent Validity of aromatherapy and essential oil use Touch and communication Developing…
Pregnancy and childbirth
12 Pregnancy and childbirth Penny Price, Shirley Price, Jo Kellett Introduction Ethical, legal and safety aspects in pregnancy Emmenagogues and abortifacients Aromatherapy and massage during pregnancy Common problems in pregnancy…
(Part II): Power and hazards
3 (Part II) Power and hazards Len Price Chapter contents Specific hazards Dermal toxicity Other sensitivities and toxicities Powerful oils in pregnancy Misuse of essential oils Emmenagogic essential oils Safety…
