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  AUTHOR: Sue Clarke

  CODE BARS: 9788557540514

  1st edition LANGUAGE: Brazilian Portuguese

  BRAND: Editora Laszlo

  Height: 23.0±1.0 cm

  WIDTH: 15.5±0.5 cm

  DEPTH: 2.5±0.5 cm

  NUMBER OF PAGES: 432 pp

  FINISHING: Brochure

SUMMARY:

At first glance, chemistry is a topic that can be intimidating for many people. However, it is a fundamental and indispensable tool for us to understand and study aromatherapy. In popular language, the term “chemistry” ended up acquiring very pejorative connotations. However, thinking that it is not associated with natural products is a big and negligent mistake.
Essential oils are substances that fall under the branch of organic chemistry. Understanding them through this perspective facilitates the understanding of their properties, ways of handling and therapeutic applications. In addition, it is extremely relevant for safe use and quality analysis.
In “Essential Chemistry for Aromatherapy”, students or professionals who use essential oils will have a reference in their hands to interpret and appreciate the analytical data, referring to the oils they use.
The content is introduced with a presentation of general chemistry and organic chemistry. Functional groups, families of compounds, extraction methods and information on techniques and analysis processes, which are relevant to the knowledge and purity of essential oils, are described. Concepts such as chemotype, synergy or chromatography can be assimilated more clearly. The work also includes the chemical and compositional data of the essential oils most used in aromatherapy and a glossary of terminologies in the area, very useful for research and explanations.
Acting as a bridge, understanding this book will allow you to advance to further study. It is hoped that the information contained herein will provide a partnership between the spiritual and scientific aspects, driving the progress of aromatherapy.

AUTHOR :
Sue Clark is a former Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford and Wigan and Leigh Colleges. He is currently a freelance journalist based in Cheshire, UK. In this work, she intends to demystify chemistry, making it more understandable and enjoyable. Source of effective, accurate and accessible information, this reading proposes to provide more autonomy and broaden the perspectives of studying essential oils. Basic science concepts are explained and developed so they can be applied to aromatherapy.

SUMMARY :
Preface
Thanks
Introduction
-Chapter 1 - Fundamentals of chemistry -
organization of matter
compounds
Types of chemical bonds
mixtures
-Chapter 2 – Organic Chemistry
Important concepts in organic chemistry
Representation of organic molecules
Functional groups
homologous series
-Chapter 3 - Families of compounds of essential oils
the terpenes
Oxygenated compounds
Other compounds
-Chapter 4 - Processing, extraction and purity
Extraction from natural products
Terminology of extracts
Essencial oils
The effects of processing and handling on oil composition
-Chapter 5 - Analysis techniques
chromatography
Mass spectrometry (EM or MS)
optical rotation
Specific Gravity (GE)
Refractive index
the sense of smell
-Chapter 6 – Health, disease and therapy
Health
Illness
Therapy
Information sources
Research and clinical trials
Security
Training and regulation
-Chapter 7 - Composition of essential oils and other materials
Quality control
knowing the composition
organic oils
Special properties of essential oils: synergy and mitigation
Chemical purity and standard samples
Regulatory and consulting bodies
Chemical composition of essential oils
Analysis of essential oils and other materials
popular essences
Carriers
The fatty carrier oils
liquid wax
butters
Inorganic carrier substances
Cosmetic and personal care agents
Water based herbal products
-Chapter 8 - Handling, safety and application of essential oils
Introduction and practice
oil storage
Labeling
Legislation and regulatory bodies
General safety and first aid
Administration of essential oils
Precautions and contraindications
Bibliography and information sources
Glossary
Index