| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 412 pages) : illustrations |
| 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 |
| Summary |
"Enhance patient care with the help of aromatherapy! Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare is the first and only peer-reviewed clinical aromatherapy book in the world and features a foreword by Dr. Oz. Each chapter is written by a PhD nurse with post-doctoral training in research and then peer reviewed by named experts in their field. This clinical text is the must-have resource for learning how to effectively incorporate aromatherapy into clinical practice. This new third edition takes a holistic approach as it examines key facts and topical issues in aromatherapy practice and applies them within a variety of contexts and conditions. This edition also features updated information on aromatherapy treatments, aromatherapy organizations, essential oil providers, and more to ensure you are fully equipped to provide patients with the best complementary therapy available"--Publisher's description |
| Notes |
Previous edition: Clinical aromatherapy : essential oils in practice / Jane Buckle. Second edition, ©2003 |
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Revised edition of: Clinical aromatherapy in nursing / Jane Buckle. ©1997 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from resource home page (ebrary, viewed March 28, 2016) |
| Subject |
Aromatherapy.
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Aromatherapy -- methods
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Aromatherapy
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MEDICAL -- Pharmacology.
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Aromatherapy
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic book
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Preceded by: Buckle, Jane.
Clinical aromatherapy. Second edition. ©2003
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Revision of: Buckle, Jane.
Clinical aromatherapy in nursing. ©1997
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| LC no. |
2016499742 |
| ISBN |
9780702064869 |
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0702064866 |
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