Table Of Content‘Essential Oils thoroughly elucidates the diverse range of facts and principles that
inform contemporary aromatherapy. Expertly analysing its scientific, vitalistic and
clinical rationale, Jennifer Rhind applies an astute scholarship to a multifaceted
study. An indispensable handbook for the practitioner, student and enthusiast,
Essential Oils succeeds as both a comprehensive resource and an engrossing read.’
– Gabriel Mojay, FIFPA, MBAcC, CertEd
‘This book is a breath of fresh air in written form. Jennifer’s non-judgmental
approach gives her the vision to encompass a wonderfully broad perspective.
From the recent history of aromatherapy’s development, to the potential uses of
absolutes, to scientific validation for essential oil properties that were previously
only “assumed” or “suspected”, Jennifer brings us up to date by connecting clinical
practice with biology in new and fascinating ways.’
– Robert Tisserand, aromatherapy author, educator and consultant
‘Finally we have the “missing-link” text to facilitate the journey into the world
of aromatherapy practice! This excellent book is well researched, detailed, up to
date, relevant and completely accessible to student and qualified aromatherapists
alike. It is rare to find a text that successfully combines holistic principles with
practitioner-focussed evidence-based research. Essential Oils accomplishes this
beautifully and is an ideal course text for all aromatherapy colleges.’
– Rhiannon Harris, Editor, International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy
Praise for the first edition:
‘A relevant, topical and highly readable text with very interesting ideas for today’s
practitioner.’
– David Pirie, BSc, PGDip Herbal Medicine, M. NIMH, Dip Aromatherapy, Lecturer in
Herbal Medicine, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
‘The information regarding classification of essential oils and blending approaches
is both informative and extensive, and the knowledge contained within this text
makes it essential reading for students, practitioners and lecturers of aromatherapy
and indeed other complementary therapies. Dr Jennifer Rhind was an inspiration
to me and I know that my copy of her book will never be far from reach.’
– Lesley Ann Potter, BSc Complementary Therapies (Aromatherapy), Lecturer in
Complementary Therapies, Moray College, Scotland
‘As a student I found Dr Rhind’s book easy to use with a wealth of information
about a wide range of oils. The suggestions for therapeutic blending are invaluable.
As a practising aromatherapist, Essential Oils is still my first point of reference.’
– Cath Boyle, MA (Hons) Sociology, BSc Complementary Therapies (Aromatherapy),
PGCE, MIFPA
Essential Oils
by the same author
Fragrance and Wellbeing
An Exploration of Plant Aromatics and their Influences on the Psyche
Jennifer Peace Rhind
ISBN 978 1 84819 090 0
eISBN 978 0 85701 073 5
Essential Oils
A HAndbook for AromAtHerApy prActice
2nd edition
Jennifer Peace Rhind
London and PhiLadeLPhia
First published in 2012
by Singing Dragon
an imprint of Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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London N1 9JB, UK
and
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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data
Rhind, Jennifer.
Essential oils : a handbook for aromatherapy practice / Jennifer Peace Rhind with David Pirie. --
2nd ed.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-84819-089-4 (alk. paper)
I. Pirie, David. II. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Aromatherapy. 2. Oils, Volatile--therapeutic use. WB 925]
LC classification not assigned
615.3’219--dc23
2012000833
British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data
A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
ISBN 978 1 848 19089 4
eISBN 978 0 85701 072 8
Printed and bound in Great Britain
For my husband, Derek, and Leeloo
Contents
prefAce 9
Part I Aromatherapy: Philosophical
and Theoretical Perspectives
cHApter 1 from Historical origins to the present day: the
philosophies of the pioneers and influential thinkers 12
cHApter 2 theoretical perspectives 24
Part II Approaches to Creating Essential
Oil Synergy
cHApter 3 Synergy and Antagonism 74
cHApter 4 maury’s individual prescription and its derivatives 77
cHApter 5 functional Group influence and the molecular
Approach 83
cHApter 6 psychosensory Approaches 89
Part III The Essential Oils, Absolutes
and Resinoids of Aromatherapy
cHApter 7 botanical principles in Aromatherapy 112
cHApter 8 essential oils of the Angiospermae 141
cHApter 9 essential oils of the Gymnospermae 232
cHApter 10 Absolutes and resinoids in Aromatherapy 242
