Authentic Aromatherapy is a recommended text for several colleges teaching aromatherapy courses.
Authentic Aromatherapy covers a wide range of introductory topics for the beginner to aromatherapy. It is split into three main sections.
Part One covers such topics as:
- the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils
- quality of essential oils
- extraction methods
- basic chemistry of essential oils
- the difference between organic and non-organic essential oils
Part Two covers the various ways you can use essential oils – safely and effectively. These include:
- beauty and skincare
- in the home
- travel
- health
- with babies and children
- for women
- social events
Part Three is a guide to forty essential oils, with a detailed profile on each essential oil covered, such as:
- orange
- rose
- lavender
- tea tree
- eucalyptus
- benzoin
- sandalwood
- patchouli
- yarrow