Section-1
1.
Introduction
Brief Introduction Of Aromatherapy
2. History Of Aromatherapy
Egypt, Roman, Greek, Asia, Arab, Europe, India
3. Extraction Of Essential Oils
Distillation, Enfleurage, Maceration, Expression, Solvent Extraction, Carbon
Dioxide Extraction.
Herbal Preparations
Preparing Herb Infused Oils
Preparing Herb Teas : Infusions And Decoctions
4. Nature Of Essential Oils
Parts Of Plant Used
Properties
Main Qualities
5. Chemistry Of Essential Oils
Chemical Groups Of Different Oils
Alcohols, Mono-Terpenols, Sesquiterpenols, Di-Terpenols, Phenols, Aldehydes,
Ketones, Acids And Their Esters, Ethers, Oxides, Lactones.
6. Methods Of Using Essential Oil
Bath, Massage, Vaporisation, Inhalation, Compresses, Internal, Flower Water
Other Methods
Neat Application, Perfumes, Insect Repellents, Household Cleansers, Room sprays,
Different Types Of Baths, Facial Oils, Facial Creams, Mask, Douche.
7. How To Blend/Mix Essential Oils
The
Equipments Required Before Blending
Art Of Blending/Step By Step Blending
Factors Need to Be Considered
General Guidelines For Diluting The Essential Oil
Safety Guidelines And Helpful Hints
Special Cases
For Infants, Babies And Children
Storing And Handling Safety
Quality And Purity (Recognising An Essential Oil)
Checking Quality
The Negative aspect
Suggested Dilution For Various Methods Of Applications
Carrier Oils
8. Carrier Oils Used In Aromatherapy
Almond Oil (Sweet), Apricot Kernel Oil, Avocado Oil, Calendula Oil, Carrot
Oil, Castor Oil, Coconut Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Hazelnut
Oil, Jojoba Oil, Melissa Oil, Olive Oil, Safflower Oil, Sesame Oil, Sunflower
Oil, Wheatgerm Oil.
9. Therapeutic Powers Of Essential Oils
Past History, Description, Family, Perfumery Note, Aroma, Part Of Plant Used,
Essential oil, Process Of Extraction, Main Components, Blends Well With, Therapeutic
Effects & Uses, Therapeutic Benefits, Methods Of Use, Special Precautions,
Contra-Indication.
Main Essential Oils
Basil, Bay, Benzoin, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Chamomile (Roman) And Chamomile
(German), Carrot Seed, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus,
Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Hyssop, Jasmine, Juniper Berry,
Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Grass, Mandarin, Marjoram, Melissa, Myrrh, Myrtle,
Neroli, Orange, Palma rosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Pine, Rose,
Rosemary, Sandalwood, Sage, Tea Tree, Thyme, Vertiver, Ylang-Ylang
Powers Of Other Important Essential Oils
Angelica, Aniseed/Anise, Cade, Camphor Boroneol, Camphor Wood, Caraway,
Cardamom, Clove Bud, Coriander, Cajuput, Dill, Elemi, Galbanum, Ginger, Lavandin,
Mimosa, Niaouli, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Rose Otto, Savory, Styrax, Tagets, Tangerine,
Valerian, Violet Leaves, Winter Green.
Section-2
1.
Aromatherapy For Beauty Care
Our Skin Type - Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Dry Skin, Combination Skin, Hyper-sensitive
Skin, Allergic Skin, Prematurely Aged Skin, Mature Skin
Characteristics Of Each Skin Type
Test To Recognise The Skin-Type
Beautifying The Face
Cleanse, Balance, Moisturise
Learning And Making Beauty Basics
Cleansers, Aromatic Oils. Toners, Astringents, Creams, Face Rinse, Pomades,
Masks, Aromatic Facial, Steam Facial
Final Beautifying Touches
Natural Face Lift
Refreshing Facial
Eyes Care, Lip Care
Common Problems Of Face
Acne (Pimples Or Spots), Broken Veins/Thread Veins, Whiteheads (Milia), Blackheads
(Comedones), Ageing Skin And Wrinkles, Double Chin, Cold Sores And Herpes
Beautifying The Body
Neck, Hands And Elbows, Nail Care, Breasts, Abdomen Hips And Thighs, The Legs,
The Feet.
Scented Bathing
Extravagant Blend, Wake-up Blend, Milk And Honey Bath, Skin Brushing, Running
The Bath, Preparing The Bath, Fragrant Showering, After-Care, Nourishing Moisturising.
2. Aromatherapy For Hair Care
Best Essential Oils For Hair Care
Best Base Oils
Types Of Hairs
Useful Essential Oils For Different Hair Types Basic Herbal Shampoo
Basic Herbal Hair Rinse
Massage Oil Or Toner
To Make The Hair Shine And Improve Texture
Hair Growth Tonic
Common Problems
Lice, Split Ends, Dandruff, Falling Hair, Darken Hair
3. Aromatherapy For Skin Care
Functions Of Skins
Skin Imbalances
How To Make And Use Skin Masks
Skin Care
Factors Affecting The Skin
How Essential Oils Affect The Skin
Essential Oils For Different Skin Conditions
Common Problems Of Skin
Abscesses And Boils, Athlete's Foot And Ringworm, Chapped Skin, Chicken Pox,
Chilblains, Eczema, Dermatitis And Psoriasis, Melanosis (Abnormal Pigmentation),
Scabies, Sunburn, Veruccae, Warts And Corns
4. Aromatherapy For Body Massage
Effect
Of Massage
Start Up (What You Will Need)
Environment, Comfort
Before The Massage, After The Massage
Choosing The Essential Oils
Guidelines For Applying The Oils
Massage Technique, How To Massage (Massage Strokes)
Important Points To Note Before You Begin A Massage
Tips On (When, Where & How To) And (When, Where & How Not To) Massage
Preparing Oils For The Essential Massage
How To Combine Oils
Best Aromatic Oils, Best Therapeutic Oils
Relaxing Back Massage
The Relaxing Massage (Face, Neck, Scalp)
Energising Body Rub (Top To Toe)
The Soothing Foot Massage
The Anti-Wrinkle Massage
5. Aromatherapy During Pregnancy
How To Choose An Essential Oil, Recommended Essential Oils
Avoidable Essential Oils
Recommended Dosage In Pregnancy
Different Suitable Blends
How To Use Essential Oils In Pregnancy
Common Problems During Pregnancy
Backache, Constipation, Cramps, Cystitis And Urethritis, Fatigue, Fluid Retention,
Gingivitis, Haemorrhoids, Heartburn, Hypertension, Indigestion, Insomnia,
Muscular Aches And Pains, Nausea Or Morning Sickness, Sore Nipples, Stretch
Marks, Swollen Ankles, Varicose Veins, Vomiting.
Aromatherapy During Labour
Recommended Essential Oils For Labour
Tummy Massage, Back Soother, Face Soother, Scented Water Soother, Hand Soother,
For Partner
After The Delivery: Post-Natal Essential Oils, Mastitis, Sore Or Cracked Nipple,
Perineum
6. Aromatherapy For Child Care
Aromatherapy For Your Baby
How To Use Aromatherapy On Babies And Children
Recommended Dosages
Practical Safety Hints
Common Childhood Complaints
Aches And Pains, Asthma, Athlete's Foot, Bites And Stings, Boils, Bronchiolitis
And Bronchitis, Bruises, Burns, Chapped Skin, Chickenpox, Colds, Colic, Constipation,
Coughs And Croup, Cuts, Diarrhoea, Earache, Eczema, Excitability, Fear And
Anxiety, Fear Of The Dark, Fevers, Grazes, Gums, Head Lice, Hiccoughs, Hyper-activity,
Impetigo, Indigestion, Infectious III-nesses, Insomnia, Measles, Migraine,
Mouth Ulcers, Mumps, Neck Wrap, Nappy Rash And Sore Chafed Skin, Nose Bleed,
Nursery, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Rashes, Ringworm, Rubella (German Measles),
Sleep (Disturbed), Sore Throat, Sunburn, Teething, Toothache, Tummy Ache,
Verrucas And Warts, Worms. Baby Massage: Steps For baby massage.
7. Aromatherapy & Women Care
The Breasts, Tummy, Waist & Abdomen, Cellulite, Cystitis And Pruritis
(Itching), Edgy Before Marriage, Infertility, Uterine And Ovarian Tonics,
Menstrual Problems, PMT(Pre-menstrual Tension), Dysmenorrhoea (Painful Period),
Menorrhagia, Amenorrhoea, Menopause, Gynaecological Problems, Thrush, Candida,
Fungal Problems, Vaginal Infections And Inflammations, Trichomonas Leukorrhoea,
Vaginalis Garnerella, Atrophic Vaginitis, Polycystic Ovarian Disease, Uterine
Prolapse, Uterine Cancer.
8. Aromatherapy For Man Care
Shaving, Pre-Shave, After-Shave Splash, Shaving Cuts, Shaving Rash, Shaving
Itch, Shaving Inflammation And Sensitivity, Beards, Beard Conditioning Formula,
Balding, Face Oil, Hangover, Infertility, Thrush Treatment For Men, Foot Odour,
Body Lotion, Body And Bath Oils
9. Aromatherapy For Common Ailments
Abrasions, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Athlete's Foot, Backache, Bad Breath
(Halitosis), Blood Pressure, High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Fatigue,
Poor Circulation And Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Breathing Problems,
Noisy Breathing, Bronchitis, Bruises, Bunions, Burns, Chilblains, Constipation,
Common Colds, Coughs, Cuts And Grazes, Depression, Diabetes, Diarrhoea, Digestive
Upsets, Dyspepsia (Indigestion), Earache, Fatigue, Epilepsy, Facial Paralysis,
Fever, Fistula, Flatulence, Gall-Stones, Genital Herpes, Gingivitis, Gout,
Gums And Mouth Infection, Hangover, Hay Fever, Headaches, Hyperacidity, Influenza,
Insect Bites And Stings, Insomnia, Irritability/Lack Of Concentration, Itching,
Jet Lag, Kidney-Stones, Lack Of Concentration, Lumbago, Migraine, Muscularaches
And Pains, Nausea, Neuralgia And Neuritis, Nervous Tension (Nervous Headaches),
Nose Bleed, Obesity, Oedema (Water Retention), Osteo-Arthritis, Osteomyelitis,
Palpitation Of Heart, Paralysis, Perspiration, Piles (Haemorrhoids), Polypus,
Pyorrhoea, Rashes, Rheumatism, Rhinitis, Ringworm, Sciatica, Sinusitis, Slipped
Disc, Sore Throat, Spondylosis, Sprains, Stomatitis, Stress, Thread Veins,
Tonsillitis, Toothache, Travel Sickness, Varicose Veins, Vomiting Wounds.
10. How To Choose/ Recommend Essential Oils For A Patient
Facts Considered While Choosing essential oils.
· Life Style
Emotional Life style, Nutritional Life Style, Physical Life style, Social
Life style
· Healing Abilities
· Sense Of Smell
· Suitability
Line Of Treatment - Case Study
Section-3
1.
Therapeutic Effects Of Essential Oils
2. Therapeutic Uses Of Essential Oils
3. Ready Charts For Quick Reference
List Of 20 Useful Essential Oils
Aniseed, Basil, Bergamot, Carrot Seed, Cedarwood, Clove, Eucalyptus, Fennel
sweet, Frankincense, Geranium, Juniper berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon grass,
Orange, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Thyme, Ylang-ylang.