In this lesson, we introduce aromatherapy and the characteristics and evidence-based uses of dozens of essential oils.
Be familiar with aromatherapy and its evidence-based uses, and how and why to use dozens of individual essential oils.
Define and describe aromatherapy and essential oils, and list their evidence-based uses. Define and describe the purpose of carrier oils. Provide a list of more than 30 carrier oils, noting which are commonly cited, such as black seed, castor, and coconut oils, plus factors for consideration when choosing a carrier oil. Provide the common name, Latin name, family, aroma, flavor, common uses, and cautions for the following essential oils: anise, basil, bergamot, black pepper, caraway, cardamom, carrot seed, cedarwood, cinnamon, clove, citronella, clary sage, copaiba, coriander, cypress, eucalyptus, fennel, frankincense, ginger, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, and turmeric. Note references for learning more about these oils: chamomile, citrus, fennel, fir needle, geranium, grapefruit, helichrysum, hyssop, juniper berry, lemon, lemongrass, lime, marjoram, myrtle, myrrh, neroli, orange, oregano, palo santo, patchouli, pine, rose, roman chamomile, spearmint, tarragon, thyme, vanilla, vetiver, and ylang ylang.
aromatherapy, aromatic plant / botanical, carrier oil, essential oil, ethnobotany, volatile, volatile oil
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