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Clinical Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition

Essential Oils in Practice

Author: Jane Buckle

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Aromatherapy is one of the main complementary therapies to be practiced by nurses and other health care professionals in hospital, hospice and community settings. Written by a nurse, this clinical text highlights how aromatherapy can enhance care and the role of the healthcare professional. It examines key facts and issues in aromatherapy practice, and applies these within a variety of contexts and conditions, taking a carefully holistic approach in dealing with the patient.

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Key Features

  • An introduction to the principles and practice of aromatherapy, including contraindications and toxicity.
  • Contains an in-depth clinical section dealing with the management of common problems such as infection and pain.
  • Gives examples of which specific oils might be used in treatment.
  • Illustrates the application of aromatherapy in specific clinical specialties, particularly nursing.
  • Draws on over 700 references
  • Includes a new chapter on psychiatric nursing and aromatherapy to include: depression, psychosis, bipolar, compulsive addictive, addiction and withdrawal.
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    Published Reviews

    James Barlow, Irish Pharmacy Journal, January 2005
    "The text is undoubtedly a progressive and ambitious work, and showcases the enthusiasm and experience of the author, and can be recommended to health professionals with an interest in the integration of conventional medicine with complementary and alternative therapies."Back To Top

    Author Information

    By Jane Buckle, Complementary Health Therapies Consultant, New York, USAFaculty: University of Minnesota, Minnesota, USA. Adjunct faculty: Bastyr University, Washington, USAAdjunct faculty: College of New Rochelle, New York, USA.Back To Top
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    • Pages: 236
    • Trim Size: 152 X 229 mm
    • Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
    • ISBN: 9780443072369
    • Copyright: 2003