Table of Contents

SECTION I: OVERVIEW 1: Evolution of Aromatherapy       2: How Essential Oils Work 3: Basic Plant Taxonomy, Basic Essential Oil Chemistry, Extraction, Biosynthesis and Analysis 4: Essential Oil Toxicity and Contraindications 5: Aromatherapy and Integrative Healthcare 6: The M Technique®

SECTION II: CLINICAL USE OF AROMATHERAPY 7: Infection 8: Insomnia 9: Nausea and Vomiting 10: Pain and Inflammation 11: Stress and Well-Being

SECTION III: AROMATHERAPY IN CLINICAL SPECIALTIES 12: Care of the Elderly 13: Critical Care 14: Dermatology 15: Mental Health  16: Oncology 17: Palliative, Hospice, and End of Life Care 18: Pediatrics 19: Respiratory Care 20: Women's Health

Appendix:  Recommended Essential-Oil Distributors

Reviews

"This is the first peer-reviewed, evidence-based book on clinical aromatherapy. Well-referenced and well-written, it instils confidence and will hopefully change the way that clinical aromatherapy is perceived."

Elizabeth M. Williamson PhD, MRPharmS, FLS - Director of Pharmacy Practice, University of Reading

"For decades, Dr. Buckle has been one of the foremost authorities in Clinical Aromatherapy and the new edition of her book will be a huge milestone for our practice. This edition is a treasure trove of research-based clinical information - it will become an indispensable reference for aromatherapists!"

Barbara Cordell, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, CCAP - Dean of Nursing, Panola College

"In this latest edition of 'Aromatherapy for Health Professionals,' Dr. Jane Buckle provides a much needed resource for health professionals who use or wish to use essential oils in clinical settings. Her wealth of experience as an aromatherapist lends practical credibility to her recommendations, while her nursing and research career in the health care systems of Europe and the U.S. is apparent in both the evidence base of her recommendations and their scientific rationale. I recommend this book to all health professionals."

Linda L. Halcon, PhD, MPH, RN - Chair, Population Health & Systems Cooperative Unit, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota

"Greatest and fantastic guidebook for medical aromatherapy! Evidence based M technique will be fascinating to every MD!"

Kazuhisa Maeda, MD, PhD - Associate Professor, Department of Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine