Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-321) and indexes
Pt. 1. Principles and practice. Essential oil synergy -- The individual prescription -- A spectrum of approaches: science-based, psychosensory and vitalistic paradigms -- Aromatherapeutic blending -- Applications, carrier media, dosage and ratios -- Acne vulgaris : a case study -- Pt. 2. Essential oils and absolutes: actions and evidence. Pain and inflammation -- Smooth functioning: antispasmodic and anticonvulsant actions -- Health maintenance and enhancement: anti-oxidant and anti-cancer actions -- Infection and immunity: antimicrobial and immunomodulant actions -- Respiratory support: expectorant, mucolytic, decongestant and antitussive actions -- The skin and soft tissues: wound-healing, anti-allergic and antipruritic actions -- The psyche: anxiolytic, antidepressant and cognition-enhancing actions -- Pt. 3. Aromatics. Essential oils and absolutes: evidence-based practice -- Expanded practice aromatics: abbreviated profiles for synergistic blending