Clinical aromatherapy : essential oils in healthcare /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Buckle, Jane (Author)
Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	St. Louis, MO : Elsevier, [2015]
Edition:	Third edition.
Subjects:	Aromatherapy. Aromatherapy > methods Aromatherapy Aromathérapie. MEDICAL > Pharmacology. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Section I: Overview. The evolution of aromatherapy
How essential oils work
Basic plant taxonomy, basic essential oil chemistry, extraction, biosynthesis, and analysis
Essential oil toxicity and contraindications
Aromatherapy and integrative healthcare
The 'M' Technique
Section II: Clinical use of aromatherapy. Infection
Insomnia
Nausea and vomiting
Pain and inflammation
Stress and well-being
Section III: Aromatherapy in clinical specialties. Care of the elderly
Critical care/ICU
Dermatology
Mental health
Oncology
Palliative, hospice, and end-of-life care
Pediatrics
Respiratory care
Women's health
Appendix: Recommended essential oil distributors and resources.