Cover; Title page; Copyright; CONTENTS; LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS; LIST OF TABLES; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; FOREWORD; INTRODUCTION; 1 WHAT IS CHEMISTRY?; 2 PLANTS AND ESSENTIAL OILS; 3 TERPENES; 4 FUNCTIONAL GROUPS; 5 THE PHARMACOLOGY OF ESSENTIAL OILS; 6 QUALITY CONTROL; 7 ISOMERS AND NAMING; 8 MOLECULAR STRUCTURES; APPENDIX; NOTES; INDEX
Summary
"This book explains the chemistry of aromatherapy for those who need to understand the science and efficacy of this healing art. An essential resource for students and practitioners of holistic therapies, it will also appeal to nurses, doctors, pharmacists and other allied health practitioners."--Jacket
