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Publications
on CD and by Download
With
my publications, the vast majority of information is referenced
to medical, scientific and related publications. Traditional
use is incorporated when it is based on documented sources going
back hundreds to thousands of years. On the other hand, most
aromatherapy trade information only dates back around 50 years,
and much of it is appallingly inaccurate - see 'Articles Archive'
for more on that.
Please
note:
The download self contained .exe files will not work on Mac computers.
For
Macs there are the following options:
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A mailed CD with linked .html files, as well as 'Word'.
2. The .html version (copy disabled) can be emailed direct.
3. If the file is to big for email, it can be put on my web site
for you to download.
Due
to the lack of demand from UK customers, all CD and download files
are now only available in English USA-ize format. If a European
customer needs a printable A4 version in 'Word' these will be
retained for special requests.
Please
refer to terms of trading on the Ordering
page.
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Essential Oil Monographs
Professional
version
By Martin Watt
This
information resource has been ten years in the making. It
is probably the most accurate collection of the properties
of 57 Essential Oils ever
published. I collated every piece of information of direct
relevance to the subject that I could lay my hands on. This
information is far superior to that obtainable from on-line
databases. The reason is because it is extracted from the
whole research papers and not just the on-line abstracts.
Reading the whole papers enabled me to:
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Determine if the research methods are faulty, or so
bad that the paper should not have been published. Those
who assume that the peer review systems used by scientific
publications stop such poor research being published
are living in cloud cuckoo land. |
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Determine what type of plant extract was used, i.e.
herbal water extract, distilled oil, or what. |
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Determine if the results are applicable to aromatherapy
and similar uses - often they are not. |
You
will not find a lot of information where therapeutic uses
or safety of an oil have been based entirely on their chemical
composition. Some chemicals are mentioned, but only where
sound references could be found on their relevance.
As
a qualified herbalist, this helped me to differentiate between
the therapeutic claims made in aromatherapy books based
entirely on herbal extracts, or on the essential oils from
the same plant.
For
people in the medical profession
a particularly useful feature is a microorganisms
cross-referencing system. This allows a particular organism
to be found in an A-Z index - the reference to the oil affecting
that organism can then be found in the monographs.
The
information provided in the monographs is sufficient to produce
advanced Material Safety Data Sheets as it includes CAS numbers,
flash points and C.H.I.P. recommendations.
The
'Word' version pages are packed with information mainly
in 12 point single spaced format. Some oils may only be
3 pages long because I could not find sound therapeutic
information on them. Others, such as Rosemary, are 15 pages
and almost a book in themselves.
If
you would like a sample monograph please ask.
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The
following information is given:
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| • Botanical
name |
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| • Main
countries of origin |
| • The
part the oil is extracted from and how |
| • Description
of the oil |
Your
choice of 10 oil monographs with main file.
Sent via an email attachement or web site download.
UK price £ 15.
US price $ 22.80 (Dollar
price subject to exchange rates).
Each
additional block of 5 oil monographs.
UK
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| • Average
composition of the oil |
| • Some
habitat and growth information |
| • Health
and Safety Data - referenced and in detail |
| • Regulatory
status |
| • European
CHIP regulation recommendations |
| • Historical
uses |
The
mailed CD:
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+ a Word version. The Word version is licensed for printing
a single copy on your printer, other files are copy disabled.
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• Medicinal
Activity including:
Olfactory-Antibacterial-Antifungal, etc. |
• Suggested
uses:
Based on references and on traditional uses |
| • Information
more suitable for the medical profession |
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Essential
Oils In Aromatherapy
What they
really can do
without the trade hype
By
Martin Watt
This
is a basic introduction to aromatherapy and includes details on
51 oils,
safety information, amounts to use, etc.
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IF DOWNLOADED
The free file
is for novices only, Click
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it not available to students on other peoples courses; to aromatherapy
teachers, and is not available for businesses who should pay for
the CD version.
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The
mailed CD.
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has the .exe version for Pcs + a Mac version + a Word version. The
Word version is licensed for printing a single copy on your printer,
other files are copy disabled.
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price
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price
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A Manual Of
Herbal Remedies
By
Charlotte Mitchell
With contributions by Martin Watt
This
manual is designed to provide simple but helpful advice.
It deals with the treatment of minor ailments using plants
with medicinal and nutritional properties.
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Methods of preparation of herbs |
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General Dosages |
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Storage |
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Preparations for external use |
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General precautions |
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mailed CD:
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Adverse reactions |
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Medical conditions A-Z |
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Appendix 1 (Dietary Options) |
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Appendix 2 (Tincture Recipe) |
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sample pages click here |
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Natural Beauty
How
to use Herbs and fruit for skin and body care
By
Charlotte Mitchell
&
Martin Watt 
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Basic structure and function of the skin. |
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Skin absorption of plant extracts. |
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Comprehensive instructions on the preparation and storage
of the different types of botanical extracts. |
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Skin problems and how to deal with them. |
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Detailed information on adverse skin reactions. |
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mailed CD:
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Information on how therapists can avoid such reactions
as well as monitor their clients for such effects. |
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The beneficial effects of plant extracts on the skin.
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The properties of various plant-derived fixed oils and
waxes. |
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Recommended plants for skin, hair and general body care.
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How to use various plant based formulas for: Facepacks;
cleansers; toners; scrubs; moisturisers; hair treatments; nails;
hands; feet; eyes and lips. |
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Essential oils: safety, and how to use them for a variety
of conditions. |
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Suppliers of herbs and other ingredients. |
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all formulas, emphasis has been placed on ease of preparation
using readily obtainable materials. |
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Ancient
Images of Aromatic Plants
Black line and hand coloured.
Suitable
for:
Framed Prints
Web site images
Print images
Course notes
The
purchaser of this disk may reproduce the pictures freely as single,
or multiple illustrations on paper (except published books), as
part of course notes, trade literature, or for illustrating Internet
sites.
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on a mailed CD:
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100 different plants. |
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54
coloured pictures - for PRINTS of A4 or above. |
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65 reduced size colour pictures - for web or print. |
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99 black line A4 size pictures. |
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111
reduced size black line pictures. |
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Examples of pictures with frames & textures applied. |
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Pictures
are in: .jpeg .png .gif .tif formats |
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The Scent
Of Flowers & Leaves
Its Purpose & Relation To Man
By
F. A. Hampton, M.A. B.M. B.CH.
(Oxon) 1925 This
beautifully written, 135 page CD book,
contains substantial volumes of information of relevance to aromatherapy.
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The sense of smell |
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Composition of the scent |
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The origin and development of the scent |
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The distribution of the essential oil in the plant |
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The function of scent |
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Insects and the scent of flowers |
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mailed CD:
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version. The Word version is licensed for printing a single
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Scent in relation with botanical character |
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Classification |
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Our appreciation of scent |
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The scent in the garden |
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Extraction of scent and manufacture of perfume |
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History |
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Appendices and index |
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Massage As A Mode Of
Treatment
By
William Murrell, M.D., F.R.C.P.
1887
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W.
Murrell was a lecturer on pharmacology and therapeutics
at the Westminster hospital, London, UK.
He was examiner to the Royal College of Physicians of London.
He
was examiner in materia medica in the University of Edinburgh.
This
difficult to find antique book has now been transferred
to CD.
The
book contains some fascinating insights into the way the
medical profession
utilised massage before the turn of the Century.
A
lot of the information remains extremely useful to massage
practitioners or to learners.
Several
fascinating case histories are described.
Black
and white only, exactly as the original 96 page book
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mailed CD.
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+ a Word version. The Word version is licensed for printing
a single copy on your printer, other files are copy disabled.
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Price £ 17.90 mail
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