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Essential chemistry for aromatherapy

Clarke, Sue, (PhD.)

Essential chemistry for aromatherapy

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Essential chemistry for aromatherapySue Clarke.
other author:	Clarke, Sue,
Published:	Edinburgh :Churchill Livingstone,c2008.
Description:	xiv, 302 p. :ill. ;24 cm.
Notes:	Previous ed.: published as Essential chemistry for safe aromatherapy by Sue Clarke. 2002.
Subject:	Essences and essential oils.
Online resource:	An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information
ISBN:	9780443104039

Essential chemistry for aromatherapy
Essential chemistry for aromatherapy[electronic resource] /Sue Clarke. - 2nd ed. - Edinburgh :Churchill Livingstone,c2008. - xiv, 302 p. :ill. ;24 cm.

Previous ed.: published as Essential chemistry for safe aromatherapy by Sue Clarke. 2002.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Fundamentals of chemistry -- Organic chemistry -- Families of compounds that occur in essential oils -- Processing, extraction and purity -- Analytical techniques -- Health, disease and therapy -- Composition of essential oils and other materials -- Handling, safety and practical applications for use of essential oils.

This new edition of ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY FOR SAFE AROMATHERAPY provides an accessible account of the key theoretical aspects of chemistry and their application into the safe practice of aromatherapy. For readers with a limited science background, this book offers a clear and concisely written guide to essential information in chemistry. For practitioners, the book applies chemistry to the practical and therapeutic use of essential oils, and leads to a better understanding of composition, properties and technical data related to essential oils. Takes the fear and mystery out of chemistry for aromatherapy students!Presents crucial information in a clear and easily-digestible format, highlighting key points all alongAllows professional aromatherapists to practice with greater confidence, safety and skill, and to extend the range of their practice through a clearer understanding of chemical properties of essential oils. Covers the scope of what is taught at major aromatherapy teaching centres, and structures the material to make sure each chapter provides the reader with a rounded understanding of the topic covered. A glossary is included for easy reference.

Electronic reproduction.
Amsterdam :
Elsevier Science & Technology,
2009.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

ISBN: 9780443104039

Source: 132638:132759Elsevier Science & Technologyhttp://www.sciencedirect.comSubjects--Topical Terms:

225180
Essences and essential oils.
Index Terms--Genre/Form:

214472
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: QD416 / .C67 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 547.71

Essential chemistry for aromatherapy
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