Fragrance and Wellbeing: Plant Aromatics and Their Influence on the Psyche by Peace Rhind, Jennifer Peace

Fragrance and Wellbeing: Plant Aromatics and Their Influence on the Psyche (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781848190900)

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Fragrance and Wellbeing: Plant Aromatics and Their Influence on the Psyche by Peace Rhind, Jennifer Peace

Fragrance and Wellbeing: Plant Aromatics and Their Influence on the Psyche

$50.00
Fragrance and Wellbeing: Plant Aromatics and Their Influence on the Psyche by Peace Rhind, Jennifer Peace

Fragrance and Wellbeing: Plant Aromatics and Their Influence on the Psyche

$50.00
Format: Paperback
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For thousands of years fragrance has been used, across many varied cultures, for altering mental and emotional states, and as part of spiritual practice. This book explores the impact of fragrance on the psyche from biological, anthropological, perfumery and aromatherapy viewpoints.

Beginning with an exploration of our olfactory system and a discussion of the language of odour, the author examines the ways in which fragrance can influence our perceptions and experiences. She introduces us to a broad range of fragrance types - woody, resinous, spicy, herbaceous, agrestic, floral and citrus, as well as the attars that form part of Unani Tibb medicine. Traditional and contemporary uses and the mood-enhancing properties of fragrance types are presented. The book then provides an overview of the theoretical and philosophical frameworks that have been used to analyse how and why we choose fragrance. Finally readers are given guidance on how to cultivate their olfactory palate, which reveals a new dimension in the use of fragrance to enhance wellbeing.

This book offers a wealth of knowledge on plant aromatics and the powerful influence of fragrance on wellbeing. It will be of particular interest to aromatherapists, perfumers, psychotherapists, ethnobotanists and anthropologists.

Author: Jennifer Peace Peace Rhind
ISBN-10: 1848190905
ISBN-13: 9781848190900
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Language: English
Published: 10/21/2013
Pages: 448
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.90d
By Jennifer Peace Peace Rhind
By Jennifer Peace Peace Rhind
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Jennifer Peace Rhind is a Chartered Biologist with a Ph.D. in Mycotoxicology from the University of Strathclyde. Her long-standing interest in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has led to qualifications in massage, aromatherapy and reflexology, and for thirteen years she worked as a therapist and partner in a multidisciplinary complementary healthcare clinic. During this time she became involved in CAM education in the private sector and co-founded the first professionally accredited CAM school in Scotland. She was a lecturer on the B.A. (Hons) Complementary Healthcare programme at Edinburgh Napier University for fourteen years, and remains involved in scent education. She is the author of Essential Oils: A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, also published by Singing Dragon. She lives in Biggar near the Scottish Borders.

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