Essential Oils.

Since the beginning of time, people have been using nature for help, specifically using essential oils extracted from seeds, flowers, bark, resins, and other parts of plants and flowers for a variety of reasons.  The Western world has departed from the wisdom of nature, and by learning about oils, you are bringing the world back to nature.

Essential oils are not to be used instead of conventional medicine, but rather, as an adjunct to it.  Aromatherapy describes holistic approach to wellness, and that includes focusing on the human body.

In this next level Essential oils in massage course, you will learn more about the use of essential oils, how they are extracted, how they are administered, and how they are used in certain situations.

You will learn the chemistry of essential oils , how they are to be properly blended and administered, understand the methods of production and the various products that are produced, know the difference between food grade and industrial grade essential oil, and learn the key therapeutic and energetic properties of a number of essential oils.

By the end of this class, you will about some basic formulas for your own personal use.  While this class will not qualify you to be a Master Aroma therapist, it will put the power of essential oils into your hands as you learn, understand, and master the various essential and carrier oils in terms of improving the quality of your life, or for minimizing discomfort during periods of illness.

Course outline

As taught on the school’s previous online portal (ESSENTIAL OILS IN MASSAGE).

• Introduction
  • Introduction
  • PLANT COMPOUNDS AND EXTRACTS
  • METHODS OF BOTANICAL EXTRACTION
• Essential Oils
  • Essential Oils and Sense of Smell
  • What Essential Oils Can Do
  • Responsible Use of Oil
• Medicinal Plants
  • Global Benefits of Medicinal Plants
  • Important Points to Know Before You Purchase Essential Oils
  • Uses of Essential Oils
  • Skin reactions to essential oils
  • Essential Oil Blends
  • Important Aromatic Plants and Their Oils
• REFERENCE AND RESOURCES
  • REFERENCE AND RESOURCES

Videos referenced in the course