Aromatherapy Science: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
Textbook Alternative Medicine Aromatherapy Health Sciences Pharmacology Nursing & Allied Health Evidence-Based Medicine Integrative Medicine
Aromatherapy Science: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals (Pharmaceutical Press, 2006) is the evidence-based textbook that finally bridges the gap between complementary-therapy enthusiasm and clinical rigor. Written by the late Maria Lis-Balchin—one of the world’s most respected phytochemists and aromatherapy researchers—this 462-page hardcover distills decades of peer-reviewed data into practical guidance that nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, and medical students can trust. Unlike the dozens of “recipe” books that crowd the aromatherapy shelf, this volume explains the molecular pharmacology behind each essential oil, charts safe dosage windows, flags drug-interaction warnings, and supplies reproducible protocols already in use in U.K. hospitals.
What makes this copy especially attractive to students and clinicians is its immaculate, smoke-free condition: crisp pages, tight binding, and no ex-library markings or inscriptions—ideal for a reference you’ll open again and again. The durable hardcover format stands up to daily backpack or white-coat wear, so the book survives ward rounds and seminar marathons while staying open on a lectern. Because the 2006 first edition is now out of print, clean copies are increasingly scarce, yet the content remains current; the pharmacokinetics, contraindications, and systematic reviews cited are still cited in 2024 clinical guidelines.
Collectors and integrative-medicine libraries value this title for its unique position at the intersection of alternative health and mainstream medicine. Keywords such as “evidence-based aromatherapy,” “essential oil safety for nurses,” and “clinical aromatherapy reference” consistently surface this work in academic searches, making it a sought-after addition for anyone building a credible natural-pharmacy or complementary-therapy collection. Whether you need a trustworthy desk reference or a gift for a healthcare professional curious about safe, scientific aromatherapy, this hardcover delivers authoritative answers in a market flooded with anecdotal advice.
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