IHP 2030Applied Aromatherapy

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Explains the historical and cultural uses of aromatherapy/essential oils and the distillation process through present day. This course addresses basic Botany and examines how essential oils interact with human physiology. The course will review modern research/clinical studies addressing the efficacy of essential oils as well as creating therapeutic blends. The course will examine the safety, contraindications, and practice of using essential oils as well as the ethics and scope of practice of an aromatherapist.