Foundational Aromatherapy Concepts: Classroom in a Book

Discover the fascinating world of essential oils with Foundational Aromatherapy Concepts: Classroom in a book.

This user-friendly guide provides an essential foundation in the use of essential oils, offering clear, practical, and comprehensive information offering readers a thorough understanding of their benefits, applications, and safe use.

This textbook is designed for students and enthusiasts of aromatherapy, natural health, and holistic wellness. This textbook is perfect for anyone new to aromatherapy, from curious beginners to those starting their journey into natural wellness, and is a comprehensive guide and an invaluable resource.

Whether you are looking to improve your well-being, or simply explore a new hobby, this guide provides all the essential knowledge you need to get started using essential oils safely and effectively.

Master the art and science of blending essential oils for therapeutic and aromatic purposes.

Explore different blending methods, from simple combinations to complex synergies.

Discover the basics of creating custom blends tailored to your specific needs and preferences.

Learn the principles of safe essential oil use, including dilution guidelines, contraindications, patch testing and more.

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About the Author

Deanna Russell is an experienced aromatherapist and educator, passionate about introducing people to the benefits of essential oils. With over ten years of experience and several publications, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a friendly approach to teaching aromatherapy.

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Want to learn more about using essential oils but don't want to take an online course?

This classroom in a book may be just the ticket! Here are some details about what we cover in the book:

🌿 Part 1: Introduction: 

Defining moments, Factors affecting the cost of essential oils, How we get essential oils, Essential oils and carrier oils, How essential oils are named, How to choose your oils, application routes, and more.

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🌿 Part 2: Essential oil safety guidelines: 

General guidelines, toxic, irritating, phototoxic oils, use during pregnancy, use during other major illness, calculation and dilution rates and more.

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🌿 Part 3: Essential oil profiles (in depth dive): 

Peppermint, Lavender, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Tea tree, Geranium, Ginger root, Sweet orange, Sweet marjoram, Cedarwood, Bergamot, Roman chamomile.

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🌿 Part 4: Classification systems and introduction to essential oil chemistry: 

Classification of essential oils by type, Classification of essential oils by Latin names, Essential oil chemistry functional groups: monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, monoterpenols, sesquiterpenols, aldehydes, ketones, phenols, esters, ethers, oxides, acids.

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🌿 Part 5: Blending and formulations: 

Intro to blending, budget blending, tips, blending charts, formulations provided for you.

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🌿 Part 6: Final quiz

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🌿 Part 7: Final course items:

List of charts, References, Quiz answer keys, Disclosure statement.

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You can print off the pdf file, or at least the worksheets and charts. For best results, print in color. You can print double sided if you wish.

Note about the cover artwork: Original art by Deanna Russell;

Blue tansy essential oil with apricot kernel carrier oil.

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This classroom in a book is a digital product- if you want to have a textbook shipped to you please check out other versions of this book:

ISBN: 978-1-0689278-1-2 (book- available soon through other sales channels)

Refunds and exchanges: Due to the digital nature of this product, returns and exchanges are not available. If you have any questions about this product, please contact me.

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File format: pdf portrait style, US letter size (8.5"x11")

Best printed in color