Aromatherapy: Scent and Psyche

Aromatherapy: Scent and Psyche

Author: Peter Damian

Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co

Published: 1995-09

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9780892815302

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With a thorough exposition of the ancient practice of aromatics in China, India, Persia and Egypt and a modern scientific understanding of scent, this book provides a guide for mastering the use of essential oils.


Fragrance and Wellbeing

Fragrance and Wellbeing

Author: Jennifer Peace Rhind

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2013-10-21

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 0857010735

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For thousands of years fragrance has been used, across many varied cultures, for altering mental and emotional states, and as part of spiritual practice. This book explores the impact of fragrance on the psyche from biological, anthropological, perfumery and aromatherapy viewpoints. Beginning with an exploration of our olfactory system and a discussion of the language of odour, the book examines the ways in which fragrance can influence our perceptions and experiences. It introduces us to a broad range of fragrance types – woody, resinous, spicy, herbaceous, agrestic, floral and citrus, as well as the attars that form part of Unani Tibb medicine. Traditional and contemporary uses and the mood-enhancing properties of fragrance types are presented. The book then provides an overview of the theoretical and philosophical frameworks that have been used to analyse how and why we choose fragrance. Finally readers are given guidance on how to cultivate their olfactory palate, which reveals a new dimension in the use of fragrance to enhance wellbeing. This book offers a wealth of knowledge on plant aromatics and the powerful influence of fragrance on wellbeing. It will be of particular interest to aromatherapists, perfumers, psychotherapists, ethnobotanists and anthropologists.


Aromatherapeutic Blending

Aromatherapeutic Blending

Author: Jennifer Peace Rhind

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2015-10-21

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 085701174X

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Synergistic blending is at the very core of aromatherapy practice. This book explores the concept of synergy and the evidence for its presence and significance, and provides practical guidance on how to build aromatherapeutic blends effectively and safely based on research evidence. The author covers new and exciting developments in research into the use of essential oils, explores the merits and limitations of holistic, psychosensory and molecular approaches to blending and suggests effective ways of choosing the most suitable approach for individual clients. Evidence-based profiles of essential oils and absolutes are included and the comprehensive tables summarising their actions enable practitioners to identify easily potential contenders for synergistic blends. Throughout the book, the author encourages students and practitioners of all levels to reflect on their practice, appraising the intended outcomes of their blends and treatment plans, so that they can emerge more knowledgeable and insightful practitioners.


Listening to Scent

Listening to Scent

Author: Jennifer Peace Rhind

Publisher: Singing Dragon

Published: 2014-06-21

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 0857011715

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The olfactory journey described in this book introduces readers to the pleasures and benefits of educating and training the 'nose', our olfactory palate. Jennifer Peace Rhind explores the process of cultivating our sense of smell and demonstrates how the process itself can be therapeutic and enjoyable, as well as informative. She highlights the different skills involved, from olfactory vocabulary, awareness, and memory, through to discrimination and fragrance creation, and the activities that can help to acquire them, emphasizing the value of experiential learning. She describes the Japanese art of koh-do or the 'way of incense' and suggests ways of creating group events inspired by this. Based on her twenty five years' experience working with essential oils and aromatic plant extracts, she also leads the reader through a variety of scent families, with information on the botanical source, odour profiles, olfactory notes, and suggestions for comparison with other scents. This method of educating and training the 'nose' is fascinating, challenging and life-enhancing and will be of interest to anyone eager to develop their sense of smell, and of incalculable use to aromatherapy students and practitioners who must acquire these skills for their career.


Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin

Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin

Author: Steffen Arctander

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-08-28

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 0244329214

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A perfumer's and flavorist's practical description of available materials, their origin, production and processing, appearance, odor and flavor type, evaluation, application and availability with brief notes on their main constituents, replacements and most common adulterants.


The Healing Power of Scent

The Healing Power of Scent

Author: Ellen Rowland

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2024-06-18

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13: 144631197X

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In The Healing Power of Scent, aromatherapist and author Ellen Rowland dives deep into the most mysterious and ephemeral of the five senses – scent – and explores how we can use our own unique responses to the smells we find in the world around us for spiritual and emotional healing. Starting from a place of inquisitiveness, the science of scent is unpacked in accessible terms as its healing power is revealed through its molecular makeup. The practical application of scent comes next, with a series of exercises, recipes and prompts to help the reader develop their own scent diary and understanding of the scents that mean the most to them. The recipes include blends of oils for the reader to try, with instructions for other products to add scent to a create a life filled with a healing power that makes the reader feel safe and supported. The Healing Power of Scent explores the emotional aspects of scent and its associations, and looks closely at how certain scents can actually have a physical impact on us, and how that impact can be harnessed for healing. Throughout the book, exercises to engage fully with what scent means to the reader, and how it can be used to improve everyday life are explained in an easy-to-follow way, with guidance on how to bring more helpful and healing scent into everyday life. A perfect introduction to everything you could want to know about the power of scent, the combined scientific and emotional approaches result in a truly holistic understanding of the healing power of scent, and how it can enhance your life.


Wild Beauty

Wild Beauty

Author: Jana Blankenship

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2019-07-23

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0399582819

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An inspiring and easy-to-use primer on natural beauty, featuring 45 recipes for using essential oils to make your own perfumes and room sprays, lip balm, face and body oils, bath salts, juices, tonics, and more, including an overview of important plant ingredients, the benefits of detoxing your beauty regimen, and tips for creating a cleaner self-care routine. Just like chemical additives in our food, synthetic ingredients in our hair and skin care can wreak havoc with our bodies. Luckily, there's no need to compromise luxurious, effective skin and hair care for safety. From a leader in the world of natural beauty, Wild Beauty is an inspiring and highly usable guide to harnessing the miraculous power of plants to make your own face oils, body balms, hairspray, bath salts, and more. Jana Blankenship, founder of the popular beauty company Captain Blankenship, believes that organic beauty products create a direct link with nature, and ingredients like cold pressed organic plant oils, flowers, seaweeds, sea salt, and organic essential oils not only conjure the natural world, but are highly beneficial for our skin, body, hair, and senses. Wild Beauty also shows you how to create powerful essential oil blends, the building blocks to effective skin and hair care, that can be used on their own to relieve headaches and tension, elevate mood, or be worn as natural perfumes. With gorgeous photographs and tips on creating a meaningful self-care regimen, this is the only book you need for true, holistic beauty.


Aromatherapy for Health Professionals E-Book

Aromatherapy for Health Professionals E-Book

Author: Shirley Price

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2011-11-11

Total Pages: 666

ISBN-13: 0080982530

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Aromatherapy for Health Professionals covers the full spectrum of theory and practice from essential oil science and the foundations of practice to the application of aromatherapy for specific conditions. The fourth edition of this highly successful book provides a clear and authoritative introduction to aromatherapy as practiced in modern health care settings. It gives valuable information for any health professional wishing to develop their understanding of the subject, providing the in-depth knowledge needed to use essential oils in the practice environment. NEW FOR THIS EDITION * Two new chapters – Wound Care and Bereavement – provide valuable additions to the text * The chapter 'Aromas, Mind and Body' has been enhanced * Several new essential oils – giving properties, indications and cautions – have been added * New case histories illustrate the practical application of theory and techniques described * References have been updated and new research added The book is supported by a CD-ROM of ancillary tables covering essential oils for general use in health-care settings including indications for safe, therapeutic uses of essential oils; those to be used with caution; and essential oil definitions.