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Aromatherapy course online. Master the basics in aromatherapy! A great course for anyone wishing to learn more about the safe use of aromatherapy essential oils for healing and relaxation. This course provides an introduction to the safe use of Aromatherapy oils.

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Course objectives

Undertake brief written report on what you understand about how plants are named
Give the scientific names of ten different plants from which essential oils are derived.
Give a brief summary of your knowledge of aromatherapy and essential oils.
Understand how herbs are promoted to the public in order to sell them.
Write an essay on the history of aromatherapy and essential oil use.
Suggest different blends that can be used for insomnia and other complaints
Suggest different blends that can be used for treating a head cold.
Discuss a range of oils that would be suitable for a travel kit
Understand the use of aromatherapy for children.- List a range of oils that would be considered safe to use for children.
Write a short essay on ways in which essential oils can be used.
Understand the use of essential oils on animals.
List a range of types of vegetable oils appropriate for use in massage and indicate what types of skin the oils are good for.
Explain how oils enter the body and how a carrier will assist with this entry.
Submit the bath oil blends from a Set Task along with instructions on how to use them in the bath and what conditions they are good for.
Understand why some herbs tend to be collected in the morning, some before flowering, some during flowering, and others at various times of the year. What impact does this have on the essential oil?
From catalogues collected, explain why some oils cost more others.
Discuss different methods of oil extraction and list their benefits and disadvantages.
Comprehend what is the difference between an essential oil and an aromatic oil
Compile a detailed costing for processing herb materials to produce essential oils.
List a range of essential oils that are not safe for use in aromatherapy.
Discuss how essential oils can be used safely and ways in which they should not be used.
Understand which essential oils may not be safe for use during pregnancy.

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Aromatherapy

Course programme

There are 8 lessons:

Plant Identification
- Importance of Correct Plant Identification
- Plant Name Changes
- Common Names
- Scientific Names
- Levels of Classification in Plant Taxonomic System
- Plant Families
- Pronunciation of Plant Names
- Introduction to Chemistry of Herb Plants
- Parts of a Compound; Biochemical Groups, Chemical Names
- What is an Acid or Base
- Alkaloids
- Tannins
Introduction to Aromatherapy
- Origins of Aromatherapy
- Top Notes, Middle Notes
- Aromatherapy Consultations
- Natural Chemicals in Plants
- Saponins; Phenolglycosides; Anthraglycosides; Flavonoids; Mustard Oils; Polysaccharides; Prussic Acid; Glycosides; Coumarin; Essential Minerals, etc
- Resources
Essential Oils
- Introduction
- Benzoin
- Bergamot
- Cedar Wood
- Chamomile
- Clary Sage
- Eucalyptus
- Frankincense
- Geranium
- Juniper
- Lemon
- Lavender
- Marjoram
- Orange
- Peppermint
- Rose Otto
- Rosemary
- Sandalwood
- Tea Tree
- Thyme
- Ylang Ylang
- Australian Bush Flower Remedies
Safe Use of Essential Oils
- How Essential Oils Work
- Inhalation
- Absorption
- Quantities to Use: Rcommended rate, oil type, smell
- Blending Oils
- Children
- During Pregnancy
- For Animals
Carriers
- Using Carriers
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Apricot Kernal Oil
- Avocado Oil
- Canola Oil
- Burners
- Inhalation
- Spray, Basin, Hands, Bath
- Cariier Oils, Creames and Lotions
Growing and Harvesting Herbs for Essential Oil
- Herb Cultivation
- Harvesting different plant parts
- Harvesting different types of Herbs
- Expected Yeilds for Different Herbs
- Harvesting for Essential Oils; Tea Tree, Lavender
- Post Harvest Handling of Herbs; temperature, moisture loss, physical damage ethylene, pathogens
- Post Harvest Preservation: Fresh, Modified Atmosphere Packaging
Methods of Extraction
- Introduction
- Water Distilation
- Steam Distilation
- Maceration
- Effleurage
- Expression
- Fixatives
- Herbal Preparations
- Preparing Teas, Rinses and Baths
- Preparations using different herbs
- Decoction
Hazardous Herbs and Oils
- Introduction
- Carcinogens
- Photosensitisers
- Allergens
- Hormone Like Affects
- Teratogens
- Cellular Respiratory Inhibitors
- Cathartics
- Abortifacients and Irritants
- Alkaloids; types
- Toxic Amino Acids
- Glycocides
- Terpenes
- Plant Acids
- Poly-ynes
- Furanocoumarins
- Proteins

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