The Fragrant Mind; Aromatherapy for

Written in an accessible style and aimed at aromatherapists, practitioners of alternative medicine, and anyone wishing to use aromatherapy to maintain a peaceful equilibrium or bring about positive change, this book concentrates on the mood-changing effects of natural oils. "A good addition to alternative medicine collections".--Library Journal.

Introduction

xiii

Part One

Pathways to the Mind

1

(2)

The History of Drugs

3

(8)

The History of Drugs

3

(4)

The Shamans

7

(4)

Essential Oils and the Mind

11

(24)

What Are Essential Oils?

12

(2)

Absolutes

14

(1)

Chemistry

15

(1)

Electro-magnetism

15

(1)

Infrared Radiation

16

(1)

How Do Essential Oils Get into the Body?

17

(6)

The Sense of Smell

18

(3)

Percutaneous Absorption

21

(1)

Their Exit

22

(1)

The Mind

23

(3)

How Essential Oils Work on the Brain

26

(6)

The Water Connection

28

(2)

The Somatid Connection

30

(1)

Other Factors

31

(1)

Summary

31

(1)

Which Medicine?

32

(3)

The Modern Mind

35

(16)

The Mind-body Connection

37

(3)

Drug Culture

40

(1)

Addiction

41

(3)

Consciousness and Control

44

(1)

The Untapped Mind

45

(1)

Spirituality

45

(1)

Psychotherapy, Counseling, and Other Therapies

46

(2)

Meditation and Visualization

48

(3)

Aroma-Psychology

51

(13)

What's in a Word?

51

(3)

Aroma-psychology and Mental States

54

(1)

Hospitals, Hospices, and Nursing Homes

55

(2)

Offices

57

(2)

Retail Outlets

59

(1)

Schools and Colleges

60

(1)

The Future

61

(2)

Part Two

Emotional Healing and Aromatherapy

63

(1)

How to use Essential Oils for the Fragrant Mind

64

(17)

Complexity and Flexibility

65

(1)

Synergy and Creative Blending

66

(1)

Adaptogens

66

(1)

Chemotypes

66

(1)

Purity and Quality

66

(3)

The Art of Smelling

69

(1)

How Much?

70

(1)

How Long?

70

(1)

Which Method?

70

(1)

Spoons, Bottles and Droppers

71

(1)

Base or Carrier Oils for Massage

72

(1)

Methods of Use and Dosages

72

(1)

Methods of Use and Dosages

73

(4)

Blending Essential Oils with Base or Carrier Oils

77

(1)

Blending and Mixing

78

(3)

How to Get Through Life in One Piece

81

(11)

Schools and Colleges

81

(1)

Memory Enhancement, Mental Clarity, and Efficiency

82

(2)

The Staff Room

84

(1)

The School Buildings and Halls of Residence

84

(1)

Offices

85

(1)

Industry

86

(1)

Farming

87

(1)

Planes and Car Travel

88

(1)

The Police and Prisons

89

(3)

Emotional Healing

92

(22)

Introduction

92

(4)

Positive Mind, Mood, and Emotion:

96

(18)

A-Z of Emotional Problems

114

(84)

Taking Control

198

(12)

Autogenic Training

198

(1)

Breathing

199

(1)

Massage

200

(5)

Meditation

205

(1)

Relaxation

206

(2)

Visualization

208

(2)

The Healing Professions and Essential Oils

210

(9)

Doctors

210

(1)

Hospitals

211

(2)

Hospices

213

(1)

Nurses

214

(1)

Dentists

214

(1)

Chiropractors and Osteopaths

215

(1)

Caretakers

215

(1)

Healers

215

(1)

Counseling

216

(1)

Psychotherapists

216

(1)

Psychodrama

217

(1)

Regression Therapy

218

(1)

Positive and Negative Mood Charts

219

(20)

Part Three

Aroma-Genera: Human Characteristics and Personalities of Essential Oils

237

(2)

What is Personality?

239

(9)

Personality Tests

243

(1)

Personality in Perfumery

243

(1)

Characterology and Typology

244

(4)

Aroma-Genera: The Human Personalities of Essential Oils

248

(29)

Introduction

248

(2)

Aroma-Genera

250

(1)

The Magnificent Nine

251

(1)

When Is a Fruitie a Fruitie?

252

(1)

Moving On

253

(2)

The Nine Personality Groups

255

(17)

Florals

255

(2)

Fruities

257

(1)

Herbies

258

(3)

Leafies

261

(2)

Resinies

263

(1)

Rooties

264

(2)

Seedies

266

(2)

Spicies

268

(2)

Woodies

270

(2)

Aroma-Genera Essential Oil Chart

272

(5)

Individual Personality Types

277

(122)

Choosing Your Personality Type

278

(1)

An Introduction to Essential Oils, Absolutes and Their Human Personalities

279

(1)

Forty-five Essential Oils: Personality Profiles

279

(90)

Quick Reference For Mind, Mood, and Emotion

369

(16)

Quick Reference For Positive Emotional States

385

(14)

Part Four

APPENDIXES I-IV

399

(9)

Appendixes 1--Safety Data

401

(2)

Appendixes 2--Therapeutic Components of Essential Oils and Absolutes

403

(2)

Appendixes 3--Suppliers

405

(2)

Appendixes 4--Useful Addresses

407

(1)

Notes

408

(3)

Bibliography

411

(8)

Index

419

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The Fragrant Mind; Aromatherapy for Personality, Mind, Mood and Emotion

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