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.
OUTLINE
- BOTANICAL INGREDIENTS
- PLANT COMPOUNDS AND EXTRACTS
- BOTANICAL EXTRATION
- ELEVEN BOTANICALS
- AROMATHERAPY AND ESSENTIAL OILS
- OIL CHEMISTRY
- CONTRAINDICATIONS
- THIRTEEN ESSENTIAL OILS
- REASONS PLANTS PRODUCE OILS
- 4 GLOBAL BENEFITS
- QUALITY OF ESSENTIAL OILS
- TOP 6 USES OF ESSENTIAL OILS
- ENHANCING EFFECT OF AROMATHERAPY DIFFUSERS
- SAFE USES OF ESSENTIAL OILS
- ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS
- IMPORTANT AROMATIC PLANTS AND OILS
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 13 Lessons
- 5 Hours
- Introduction3
- Essential Oils3
- Medicinal Plants6
- REFERENCE AND RESOURCES1
Features
- Define herbal Ingredients and Extracts
- Discuss benefits and Uses of botanicals to skin care.
- Understand Plant Compounds.
- Discuss methods of botanicals extractions.
- Know 11 botanicals for skin care.
- Discuss using essential oils in the practice of massage.
- Understand the sense of smell and offactory response.
- Discuss essential oils and their chemistry.
- Know contraindications to essential oils.
- Name 13 essential oils.
- Discuss how essential oils are blended.
- Understand reasons that plants produce essential oils
- Discuss the Top 6 Uses of Essential Oils
- Discuss how essential oils are blended.
- Know the Four Global Benefits of Medicinal Plants
- Discuss safe uses of essential oils.
- Discuss types of essential oils and their uses.