Essential Oils in Nepal : A Practical Guide to Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

Contents: Preface. Part I: 1. Introduction. 2. History. 3. Medical herbalism. 4. Action and applications. 5. Use of essential oils at home. 6. Blending. 7. Chemistry of essential oils. Part II: 1. Extraction methods of essential oils. Part III: 1. Quality control of essential oils. 2. Analysis and quality assessment. 3. Quantitative determination. 4. Quality assessment techniques. 5. Instrumental techniques. 6. GC-MS libraries. 7. Retention index. 8. Gas chromatography/chemical ionization-mass spectrometry. 9. Fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometer. 10. Conformity to specifications. Part IV: 1. Caring for essential oils. 2. Packaging of essential oils. 3. Storage of essential oils. 4. Uses of essential oils. Part V: 1. Therapeutic index. Part VI: 1. Profiles of traded essential oils in Nepal. 2. Essential oils with potential for trade in Nepal. Part VII: 1. Legal provisions for production and export of essential oils in Nepal. 2. Legal provisions for export of essential oils from Nepal. Part VIII: 1. Total quality management of essential oils. 2. Certification of essential oils. 3. Essential oils manufacturers and traders of Nepal. 4. Agencies/organizations promoting the essential oil sector in Nepal. 5. Some health care products based on essential oils in Nepal. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

From the Preface: "There is reason for optimism, as the last two decades have seen a growing interest in complementary healing methods and the use of naturally derived products such as essential oils. This interest has continued to flourish throughout the world.

Aromatherapy, once considered a fringe practice, has become so generally accepted and respected that it is increasingly on offer to hospital patients as part of their treatment. More and more manufacturers of health products, cosmetics and perfumes are recognizing the value of essential oils in enhancing the quality and appeal of their products. At the same time, the home use of essential oils has risen dramatically as people discover for themselves the therapeutic benefits and unique aesthetic enjoyments of oils.

This book will be a definitive reference and an indispensable guide to Aromatherapists in their healing work, and for those who are in quest of knowledge on the use and potential of essential oils."