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Plant Aromatics
Safety Data Manual

Vital guidelines on safety for those who use aromatic plant extracts.

This was the first publication in aromatherapy to provide detailed reports on the different aspect of skin safety - first edition published in 1992.

142 x A4 Pages - coloured cover - spiral bound.

    PART 1:
    SKIN IRRITATION.
    SKIN SENSITISATION.
    SKIN PHOTOSENSITISATION.
 •  CHARTS of test results on humans of nearly 200 aromatic extracts.
 •  Detailed information on how adverse skin reactions occur.
 •  Precautions in the use of oils on the skin.
 •  Details on individual susceptibility to fragrance allergies.
 •  Maximum advised levels of use in cosmetics and perfumes.

   PART 2:
   TOXICITY - ORAL & DERMAL.

•  CHARTS of test results of nearly 200 aromatic extracts.
•  Explanations of how test results were obtained.
•  Pregnancy & lactation; epilepsy and blood pressure.
•  The Authors past articles on toxicity with references.

  PART 3:
  ADVERSE EFFECTS ON THE SKIN.
• Detailed and fully referenced studies.
• Extensive information on over 200 plant extracts.
• General notes on adverse reactions.

Sample pages can be emailed on request.

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Plant Aromatics Booklet

This 44 page booklet is a condensed version of the full manual and contains the basic information but with no references.

This edited version was designed so that course providers could equip students with a cost-effective and accurate source of information on the safe use of essential oils. This is supplied to all members of IATA in Canada.

 

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Essential Oil Monographs

By Martin Watt

This information resource is probably the most accurate and referenced collection of the properties of 57 Essential Oils ever published.

As a qualified herbalist, this helped me to differentiate between therapeutic claims based on herbal extracts, or on the essential oils from the same plant. Most claims based on herbal extracts have been eliminated.

For people in the medical profession a particularly useful feature is a micro-organisms 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.
 

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.

Contents:

•  Botanical name.
•  Main countries of origin.
•  Some habit and growth information.
•  The part the oil is extracted from and how.
•  Description of the oil.
•  Average composition of the oil.
•  Health and Safety Data - referenced and in detail.
•  Regulatory status - EEC & USA.
•  European CHIP regulation recommendations.
•  Historical uses with references.
•  Medicinal Activity including: Olfactory-Antibacterial-Antifungal, etc.
•  Suggested uses: Based on the references and on traditional uses.
•  Use information suitable for the medical profession.
•  Each monograph has a small image of the plant concerned.

Total database aprox. 354 A4 pages in black and white text.


  (Punched to fit A4 2 ring binder or plain upon request).

Complete all parts on paper UK version only:.£ 99.50. Paper versions not available for overseas, but you can print from the CD version.

All this material in colour, and far easier to use than paper. See the CD page

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Natural Beauty

How To Use Herbs & Fruit For Skin & Body Care

By Charlotte Mitchell & Martin Watt

This comprehensive and self contained module, was written for beauty therapists and aromatherapists.

Contents:

•  Basic structure and function of the skin.
•  Skin absorption of plant extracts.
•  Instructions on the preparation and storage of botanical extracts.
•  Skin problems and how to deal with them.
•  Detailed information on adverse skin reactions.
•  Information on how therapists can avoid such reactions.
•  How to monitor their clients for adverse skin reactions.
•  The beneficial effects of plant extracts on the skin.
•  The properties of various plant-derived fixed oils and waxes.
•  Recommended plants for skin, hair and general body care.
•  How to use various plant based formulas such as: Facepacks: Cleansers: •  Toners: Scrubs: Moisturisers: Hair treatments: Nails: Hands: Feet: Eyes:
•  Essential oils: safety, and how to use them for a variety of conditions.
•  Suppliers of herbs and other ingredients.

In all formulas, emphasis has been placed on ease of preparation using readily obtainable materials. All formulas use materials checked for safety, and all formulas were tried by the authors and their friends.

A4 size; spiral bound. 118 pages of text with some B/W line drawings. Coloured front cover.

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FOR NORMAL SKIN.

Apple & Honey facepack.

Blend 100 g. of apple puree, 2 tablespoons of honey, 25 ml. of rosewater. If necessary thicken with a little fine oatmeal. Apply and leave on for 20 minutes.

Marigold, Wheatgerm & Honey.

Blend 3 tablespoons of wheatgerm, 1 tablespoon of honey, and 20 ml. of marigold extract to make a smooth paste. Apply and leave on for 20 minutes.

Elderflower, Oatmeal & Yoghurt.

Blend 5O g. of yoghourt, 1 tablespoons of honey, 3 tablespoons of oatmeal, and enough elderflower infusion (or diluted extract) to make a smooth paste. Apply and leave on for 20 minutes.

Cucumber, Egg & Almonds.

Blend I whole egg, 100 g. of fine oatmeal, 2 tablespoon finely ground almonds. Add a little orange blossom water if required to make a smooth paste. Leave on for 20 minutes.

Apple, Egg & Honey.

Core a ripe juicy apple (or use 100 g. of pulp and juice) then liquidise and blend with 2 teaspoons of honey, 1 egg yolk, 20 ml. of sunflower oil, and a few drops of lemon juice. If necessary thicken with potato or rice flour. Apply and leave for 15 minutes.

Peach, Lemon & Yoghurt.

1 mashed peach, 50 g of natural yoghourt, 50 g. of rice flour and 10 ml. of lemon juice. Apply and leave for 15 minutes. For a silkier feel to the skin, substitute almond or oatmeal for the rice flour.

FOR NORMAL TO SLIGHTLY DRY SKIN.

Apple, Honey & Lecithin.

Whisk an egg white, add 2 teaspoons of apple pulp, I teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of lecithin. Stir and whisk for a few seconds. Apply and leave on 15-20 minutes.

Apricot mask.

Blend; 10 ml. of apricot extract, (or 100 g. of apricot pulp), half a carton of natural yoghurt, 1 dessertspoon of finely ground almonds and I teaspoon of lecithin. Apply and leave on 15-20 minutes.
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REPRODUCTIONS OF BOTANICAL DRAWINGS

1650 to 1850

These Ancient black and white line drawings have undergone many hours of careful cleaning and retouching. They are exclusive to plants and trees that yield essential oils.

By using the wonders of computers, these drawings have been restored to what they would have looked like, when originally produced by the artists concerned.

The pictures have all been sized to fit A4 paper, and are offered as laser printed copies on a choice of conqueror bond or white 100 g.s.m. paper. Certain pictures - the trees in particular - could be photocopier enlarged up to A3 size without significant loss of clarity.

These prints make ideal gifts for Christmas, or birthdays.

They are ideal framed as wall hangings in treatment rooms, etc.

Some teachers have the pictures laminated to use during classes.

Available ready printed in the UK - around 60 drawings are available.

Paper versions not available for overseas, but you can print from the CD.

The CD contains the 60 mentioned above, and others in colour. Colour prints are not available but people can print all the pictures from the CD and on a laser printer the results are excellent.

5 copies   £ 7.50 + 1.10 mail.
10 copies £ 14.00 + 1.30 mail.
20 copies £ 26.00 mail inclusive.
30 copies £ 35.00 mail inclusive.

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A Manual of Herbal Remedies

By
Charlotte Mitchell - Medical Herbalist
With contributions by Martin Watt

This manual is designed to provide simple but helpful advice, on the treatment of minor ailments using plants with medicinal and nutritional properties. Many conditions are not ideally treated by aromatherapy alone, but by combing aromatherapy with simple herbal remedies; a highly successful health care regime can be achieved.

Many ailments can be effectively and safely treated using commonly available plants. To utilise many of these plants does not require a great depth of knowledge on herbal medicine, and excellent results can be obtained using this brief guide.

 Includes:
  •  Methods of preparation of the herbs
  •  General Dosage
  •  Storage
  •  Preparations for external application
  •  General precautions
  •  Adverse reactions
  •  Medical conditions A-Z
  •  Appendix 1 (dietary options)
  •  Appendix 2 (tincture recipe)

Spiral bound; A5 size book.

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DEPRESSION
(Mild)

General Advice: Take regular exercise and use aromatherapy.
Nutritional Advice: Supplement the diet with Vitamin B complex or brewers' yeast.

PLANTS TO HELP EASE DEPRESSION.

Damiana. A good tonic for the nervous system. Make an infusion with 1-2 teaspoons of the dried herb in a cup of hot water, take 3 times daily.

Lemon Balm. Although traditionally prescribed for tiredness, lemon balm may also be helpful for 'low spirits.'  Infuse 1-2 teaspoons of the dried herb or a few bruised leaves in cup of hot water 3-4 times daily.

Panax Ginseng. Tablets/capsules are available at health food shops.

Lavender. Infuse 1-2 teaspoons of dried flowers in a cup of hot water 3 times daily.

Garden Mint. Infuse 2-3 fresh leaves in a cup of hot water and take 3 times daily.

Orange Blossom. Infuse 1-2 teaspoons of the dried blossoms in a cup of hot water and take 3 times daily.

Peppermint. Take 1-2 teaspoons of the dried leaves as an infusion, or a peppermint teabag 3 times a day; (ensure that the teapot is well covered to prevent loss of the essential oil).

Rosemary. Infuse 1 teaspoon of dried herb in a cup of hot water 3 times daily.

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