This all began about 6,000 yrs ago, with religious, healing, and skin therapy, involved aromatic plants. And embalming or mummification which used Frankincense, Myrrh, galbanum, cinnamon, cedarwood, juniper berry and spikenard to preserve the dead. However, the ancient aromatic essences were not the same as essential oils we have today. They were primitive extractions like cold pressing, boiling plants in water, and extracting their essences into animal fats, vegetable oils (like olive oil), and alcohol resulting in pomades, tinctures and oils. Egyptians were the masters, and also became masters in the perfume trade. Cleopatra used perfumed cosmetics. When she met Marc Anthony, it's said the sails of her ship were soaked in jasmine.
Marcel Lavabre recounted the story of a Queen in the land called Sheba (modern day Ethiopia and Valorie Ann Worwood in her book The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy "The Greeks believed that after death they went to Elysium where the air was permanently filled with a sweet-smelling aroma which rose from perfumed rivers". The ancient Greeks had a very high opinion of aromatics, attributing sweet smells to divine origin. In ancient myths, gods descended to earth on scented clouds, wearing robes drenched in aromatic essences" The Egyptian priests used aromatic substances not only for embalming their pharoh but also in the role of 'psychiatrists' for treating manias, depression, and nervousness"
Somalia) whose famous wealth was built on the trade of Frankincense and Myrrh. Legend has it that
"The Egyptians took personal hygiene seriously, as shown by the earliest recorded recipe for body deodorant in the Papyrus Ebers of 1500 BC" V
Hippocrates dismissed the supernatural causes and substituted natural explanations we give him credit for introducing a more holistic view of health and medicine. He is reported to have studied over 200 herbs for healing. "The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and scented massage every day". He taught that burning aromatic substances offered protection from some infectious diseases.
Theophrastus of Athens, a student of Aristotle, studied how aromas affected the emotions. His book became one of the 3 most important references for centuries of physicians to study.
India has the distinction of carrying the most longstanding tradition for aromatic herbal remedies: Ayurvedic medicine were never discontinued and were codified in their book The Vedas . Over 700 products including many aromatic's for religious and therapeutic use, such as cinnamon, spikenard, coriander, ginger, myrrh, and sandalwood.
Avicenna, an Islamic physician, is credited for perfecting the art of distillation of essential oils. He authored 20 books, his epic encyclopedia Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb (The Canon of Medicine) which included the traditions of Hippocrates, Galen and the physicians of India.
Valorie Ann Worwood "Glove-makers used aromatic oils, and it is reported that these and others who used aromatics of various sorts were the only people to survive the ravages of the plagues that struck Europe during these centuries".
A French chemist, Rene-Maurice Gottefosse, is considered the "father of aromatherapy". Jean Valnet MD "The Practice of Aromatherapy" . There is a common misleading story shared by un-educated essential oil users, that Gottefosse, upon burning his hand, plunged it into a container of Lavender essential oil. This is not the true story.
He suffered serious burns to the hands in a laboratory explosion, and the wounds soon became gangrenous; he was able to affect a perfect cure using essence of lavender"
Alexander Fleming began his work on penicillin -- the origins of modern antibiotics -- Gottefosse, in France was doing his serious investigative research into the therapeutic properties of essential oils. Pharmacists in France were quick to recommend Eucalyptus and Tea Tree (Melaleuca) essential oils for things that were being treated elsewhere in the world with penicillin. Oil of Oregano and penicillin have relatively equivalent strength against harmful bacteria. As penicillin and antibiotics are over prescribed today according to the CDC by 30%, and Super Bugs are adapting so antibiotics have no affect on them. The big difference is that penicillin and all the subsequent strong, pharmaceutical antibiotics could make a fortune for their manufacturers because they could be standardized, synthesized, and patented, while essential oils were natural substances. So essential oils were largely ignored by the medical establishment except in France and elsewhere in Europe where there was already significant published research.
Gattefossee incorporated a blend of essential oils used in treating the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918. His successor in the practice of aromatherapy, a French medical doctor and surgeon Jean Valnet MD "Made use of the healing properties of essences in wartime surgery on some of his patients in Tonkin, and through having only a very limited quantity of his own aromatic essences he was able to treat as many patients as he liked, the results, were consistent"
Dr Maurice Girault coined the term aromatogram, for antimicrobial therapy involving essential oils. Doctors would take microbial cultures and use various essential oils in vitro to recognize which oil or blend would be best to treat the disease. Dr Valnet MD helped to spread this concept.
Jean Valnet MD also published a book "The Practice of Aromatherapy" in 1978 which became the first training for Dr Daniel Penoel and Pierre Franchomme chemist, and Penoel is a medical doctor both conducted research in the laboratory and medical clinic to validate the numerous health and wellness beliefs of clinical-grade essential oils. Their book on essential oil therapy. Franchomme is a "L'Aromatherapie Exactement" (Precise Aromatherapy) became the "bible" of aromatherapy at the time. This book "Integrated Guide to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy" with Dr Penoel and quotes of information from Shirley Price, Jane Buckle PhD RN, Kurt Schaubelt, Julia Lawless, Valorie Ann Worwood, Marcel Lavabre... and this book does not have blends from an essential oils company, it's not a book from or for a company.
These pioneers could see they needed a world wide training to avoid serious problems for their new industry. Essential oils would be severely restricted in some countries; others would use them in ways that were unsafe. Pubmed.com has about 24,000+ studies on the uses of essential oils. I have personally taken 13 certification courses myself, and found one school to be far above the others I had taken from in the complete education with everything Evidence Based Research supported information. Too often "speculation", rumor, self taught & self proclaimed teachings are circulating which is where the unsafe uses stem from. Too often misleading information, or facts that have been twisted to suit a particular companies agenda away from the truth. And too often people don't even realize there are Cautions in many cases with several oils. Are you aware there are over 3,0000 essential oils, and about 300 are available for use. Not everything "natural" is safe. Consider poison ivy, certainly natural, even considered wild crafted or organic, but absolutely not safe in any use.
I would like to recommend iEO school (Integrated Essential Oils). ieocertified.com where your education doesn't have to cost you so much, but covers everything from cautions, chemistry, blending, carrier oils, even FDA compliance and legal points. This is a not connected to any essential oil company or sell any essential oils. This is simply education. This is a course of 18 modules with tests, and a paper & final, you'll re-certify each year, and this does apply credits for continued education for Massage Therapists as well. There are video clips, 2 books, and online study.
English speaking countries do what the French call "timid" aromatherapy with too many restrictions and rules. In most countries these oils are only applied topically and greatly diluted.
While the Medical Doctors in France are prescribing essential oils for internal and external use. Dr Penoel MD is a practicing physician of over 40 yrs. In France, they can prescribe pharmaceutical and holistic remedies, such as essential oils, and you go to the local drug store, to have either or both filled. The pharmaceutical establishment has always tried to instill fear about essential oil safety even though they are used extensively in the food industry and animal husbandry. We have been ingesting essential oils for decades, in flavoring and food grade called GRAS (by the FDA & USDA) Generally Regarded as Safe for ingestion, in products such as Coca Cola and gum, mints, and many foods. In products like mouthwash, toothpaste, and of course in the perfume industry as well (not ingested). Dr Penoel MD is not about essential oils as quick cures or cure-all's, which is a mirage. It's about restore health in a deep way. Natural takes time. Companies who claim fast cures and cure-all uses, are simply marketing hype pushing their sales. A company supporting education and research is what you want to look for.
Consider these other books all are available on Amazon.com
Shirley Price is one of the worlds leading aromatherapists and the founder of the Shirley Price
School of Aromatherapy, which offers accreditation through distance learning. There are branches world wide. She is the author of many well-respected books including Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, Aromatherapy for Common Ailments, Aromatherapy for Women, Aromatherapy for Babies, and Children, Aromatherapy Workbook, Practical Aromatherapy and Your Emotions: a Step-by-Step Guide and more.
Valerie Ann Worwood is an aromatherapist, a reflexologist, and a member of the Internnational Federation of Aromatherapists. She founded her own clinic in Romford, England where she conducts research on aromatherapy and its effects on various diseases and medical conditions. She consults and lectures all over the world on the benefits of aromatherapy. She is the author of several books including the Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy.
Julia Lawless became interested in aromatic oils as a child when her mother, who was a biochemist, began research on essential oils. In 1983 she became responsible for creating products for the family business. Aqua Oleum, using essential oils as ingredients. She studied Western and Tibetan herbal medicine and became a qualified aromatherapist and member of the International Federation of Aromatherapists. She is well known for her numerous books on aromatherapy including The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils.
Marcel Lavabre was born in the Lavender-growing region of southern France and since 1974 has been studying every aspect of essential oil production and aromatherapy. He is co-founder of the American Aromatherapy Association and is the founder and president of a company that sells essential oils. He is the author of Aromatherapy Workbook, a best selling classic in American aromatherapy.
Kurt Schnaubelt holds a PhD in chemistry and is the founder and scientific director of the Pacific
Institute of Aromatherapy in San Francisco. He is a Munich born chemist who left his native land in his 30s to spread the science of aromatherapy in California. He became interested in aromatherapy in 1978 when he contracted hepatitis and began looking for alternatives to the prescribed medicines he was given. As a chemist he knew his molecules and recognized that the drugs he had been prescibed were potentially harmful. He discovered the "Art of Aromatherapy" by Robert Tisserand and "The Practice of Aromatherapy" by Dr Jean Valnet, two of the leading books in the field at that time. He sourced the finest oils he could find and began sharing. He is the author of 7 books on aromatherapy and many articles on the subject. This book "Essential Oil Safety" by Robert Tisserand is valuable.
Dr Daniel Penoel, MD. is one of the foremost authorities in the world on essential oils. He has worked with essential oils in his medical clinic since 1977. He is a world-renowned medical doctor, researcher, educator, and author. With his wife Rose-Marie, Dr Penoel has authored 4 books in English: Life Helping Life: Unleash Your Mind/Body Potential with Essential Oils, Natural Home Health Care Using Essential Oils, and Guide to Home Use of Essential Oils, and the book Integrated Guide to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy. He has authored several books in French, his most notable being L'Aromatherapie Exactement, considered by many professionals to be "The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils" when it was published in 1990. It was written with Pierre Franchomme, a chemist, who is credited with laying the foundation for the practical study of essential oil chemistry. Dr Penoel's role in the book was to provide the practical, clinical foundation.
Dr Penoel has lectured to, encouraged and trained most of the foremost professional aromatherapists in the world. He has either personally or through his students and book trained virtually all well-respected aromatherapists worldwide. Most English authors reference L'Aromatherapie Exactement frequently even though the book has never been translated into English. If you're following the advice, books, or teachings of anyone who has not heard of Dr Peneol, I'd suggest you consider looking elsewhere. Self taught, self proclaimed and poorly educated claiming to be aromatherapists including schools are far too many. The misleading self justifying information can be with disregard to cautions and safety, or taunting cure-all or unnecessary over cautions.
The Penoel's have lived in France and Australia and have traveled the world lecturing and training. Dr Penoel is considered by many to be the world's leading medical authority on newly discovered essential oils. He analyzes and certifies them as therapeutically valid for clinical use. Not all essential oils are created equal, as Dr Penoel says, majority of oils on the market today are "Dead" oils. True Clinical Grade oils used in scientific clinical studies at renown research institutions around the world, usually come from (through) France. However, Dr Peneol is endorsing a new company, that recently released, and through further testing, more advanced testing, and release of their tests, can prove cell active and cell permeable (Live) essential oils. And they have set the bar of purity and quality with the same GCMS standards set by these research institutions, not an in-house standard. With their highest quality, meeting or surpassing the clinical standards set by institutions. Dr Penoel has endorsed them to be the first true clinical grade essential oils available to the general public. Well worth looking into. http://ClinicalGradeEssentialOils.myameo.com
Jane Buckle, PhD, RN has over 25 years of background in critical care nursing. She is trained in massage therapy, clinical aromatherapy, and herbal and aromatic medicine. She has an MA in Clinical Aromatherapy (Middlesex Univ, London England) and a PhD in Health Service Management (Columbus Univ. USA). She has an NIH-funded post-doctoral Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research Fellow at the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CCEB) within the School of Medicine, Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Before joining the CCEB, Dr Buckle was faculty at University of Minnesota, and adjunct faculty at New York Univ., Bastyr Univ, WA and the College of New Rochelle NY.
Her first book, Clinical Aromatherapy in Nursing was published in 1997 and was accepted as the text for aromatherapy in nursing. Her second book Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Practice, was published in 2003, has been reprinted 9 times and has been called "the evidence-based text for clinical aromatherapy".
Dr Buckle is the director of RJ Buckle Associates, and educational consultancy dedicated to integrated clinical aromatherapy and the "M" technique into mainstream medicine. She created a certification course for health professionals in clinical aromatherapy that was the 1st to be endorsed by National Nursing Organization.
Dr Buckle is published widely in medical and nursing journals. She lectures and presents internationally and was a guest speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in 1999. In the USA, she was a Board member of ARC (Aromatherapy Registration Council) and has been an advisor to NAHA's education committee. She is a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals and has been a reviewer for NIH and NHS grants.
Dr Buckle pioneered a method of touch for the critically ill or fragile called the "M" technique. It is a registered method of structured touch suitable for those too fragile to receive massage, or when the giver is not trained in massage. Simple to do and easy to learn, the "M" technique has measurable effects within 5 minutes and has been taught in Universities, Hospitals, Hospices and Long-term Care facilities in the USA since 1999. There are other techniques that are not accepted as safe practice, Raindrop and AromaTouch. There is another called Waterfall that does not manipulate the bones or neck, is safe and effective like the M technique, and certified continued education for Massage Therapists. Any technique using essential oils on the back, should be done with a carrier oil base, and with no manipulation of the spine, bones, or neck according to the Chiropractic Association.
Dr Jean Valnet, MD (1920-1995) was a French physician and military surgeon who was one of the foremost pioneers in modern medical aromatherapy. He recieved his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1945 as sugeon. During the war he served in hospitals in Germany and France.
From 1950 to 1953 he was appointed surgeon to the advanced surgical unit in Tonkin, the northern area of Vietnam that borders China. Being low on medical supplies, he bandaged the wounded with aromatic solutions that delivered results well above average.
From 1953 to 1959 he became Chief of the Secretariat of State of War, and 1959 he left the army to continue his research in herbal medicine and aromatherapy in Paris.
As early as 1948 he bagan to publish articles on herbal medicine and aromatherapy in many medical journals
In 1981 he founded the College of Phyto-Aromatherapy and Medicine to persue research on herbal medicine and aromatherapy, establish criteria for quality and educate practitioners and users of essential oils. He gave lectures on phytotherapy on television and the radio. He popularized the "aromatogram" a method of identifying the best essential oils to combat micobes in individual patients.
his best known book, "The Practice of Aromatherapy" was translated into English and published in 1982.
Dr Joshua J Plant graduated from Harvard Medical School with a PhD in biomedical sciences. Typically an 8 year program he was able to accomplish it in under 4 years, and graduating first in his class. He completed extensive research across numerous scientific and health institutions including the National Institutes of Health and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr Plant is one of only a handful of scientists to receive the National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship. He was also a National McNair Fellow, and achieved national recognition for his research from the American Association for the Advancement of Scientists. His study of aromatic phytocompounds has pioneered and revolutionized the essential oil industry and his work has been instrumental in advancing the therapeutic application of essential oils. Dr Plant is an accomplished speaker that has been invited to numerous National Scientific Conferences for his in-depth knowledge of the molecular mechanics of the human body. He also fellowships at Huntsman Cancer Institute in UT, and John Hopkins Cancer Institute. He works with Epidemiology and essential oils. With his expertise was able to work together with international research institutions to obtain their GCMS standard for essential oils of a clinical grade. He now works with Ameo, under the parent company of Zija International, and has developed what are found to be super carrier essential oils, and a method of proving "live" essential oils that are cell active, cell permeable and shown in live video for every batch from this company. No other essential oil can prove this. And he uses human cells not animals. http://clinicalgradeessentialoils.myameo.com/
Dr Scott Johnson is the bestselling author of 8 books and more than 250 articles featured online and Doctorate in Naturopathy, is a Board Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner (AMP) and a Certified Clinical Master Aromatherapist (CCMA) and Certified Professional Coach (COC). His evidence-based approach to natural healing and experience conducting medical research make him one of the world's leading experts on the therapeutic application of essential oils. Dr Johnson pioneered evidence-based essential oil therapy, which combines the art of ancient healing with modern science to maximize the benefits of essential oils. One of his research focuses is the safety of essential oils, and he has published internationally on the subject. He is an acclaimed International speaker and has delivered keynote presentations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Dr Johnson draws on his wealth of experience and diverse educational background as he travels the globe to share He works with Dr Penoel and Dr Plant collaborating in many ways to educate the proper and safe use of essential oils.
the secrets of natural healing with those who seek greater wellness. He's also the Founder and author of the iEO (Integrated Essential Oils) Certification School.
These are the true, world renown, authorities in essential oils and aromatherapy. These are the people you'll want to follow, purchase books from, and be educated by. Even if only for your own self education. These are the resources that are used for the iEO Certification school mentioned above.
I hope this helps you understand and find the most valuable sources of books to learn about essential oils. I'll be drawing from these books and renown authorities in my future Blogs about essential oils.
Marcel Lavabre recounted the story of a Queen in the land called Sheba (modern day Ethiopia and Valorie Ann Worwood in her book The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy "The Greeks believed that after death they went to Elysium where the air was permanently filled with a sweet-smelling aroma which rose from perfumed rivers". The ancient Greeks had a very high opinion of aromatics, attributing sweet smells to divine origin. In ancient myths, gods descended to earth on scented clouds, wearing robes drenched in aromatic essences" The Egyptian priests used aromatic substances not only for embalming their pharoh but also in the role of 'psychiatrists' for treating manias, depression, and nervousness"
Hippocrates dismissed the supernatural causes and substituted natural explanations we give him credit for introducing a more holistic view of health and medicine. He is reported to have studied over 200 herbs for healing. "The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and scented massage every day". He taught that burning aromatic substances offered protection from some infectious diseases.
Theophrastus of Athens, a student of Aristotle, studied how aromas affected the emotions. His book became one of the 3 most important references for centuries of physicians to study.
India has the distinction of carrying the most longstanding tradition for aromatic herbal remedies: Ayurvedic medicine were never discontinued and were codified in their book The Vedas . Over 700 products including many aromatic's for religious and therapeutic use, such as cinnamon, spikenard, coriander, ginger, myrrh, and sandalwood.
Avicenna, an Islamic physician, is credited for perfecting the art of distillation of essential oils. He authored 20 books, his epic encyclopedia Al-Qanun fi al-Tibb (The Canon of Medicine) which included the traditions of Hippocrates, Galen and the physicians of India.
Valorie Ann Worwood "Glove-makers used aromatic oils, and it is reported that these and others who used aromatics of various sorts were the only people to survive the ravages of the plagues that struck Europe during these centuries".
A French chemist, Rene-Maurice Gottefosse, is considered the "father of aromatherapy". Jean Valnet MD "The Practice of Aromatherapy" . There is a common misleading story shared by un-educated essential oil users, that Gottefosse, upon burning his hand, plunged it into a container of Lavender essential oil. This is not the true story.
Alexander Fleming began his work on penicillin -- the origins of modern antibiotics -- Gottefosse, in France was doing his serious investigative research into the therapeutic properties of essential oils. Pharmacists in France were quick to recommend Eucalyptus and Tea Tree (Melaleuca) essential oils for things that were being treated elsewhere in the world with penicillin. Oil of Oregano and penicillin have relatively equivalent strength against harmful bacteria. As penicillin and antibiotics are over prescribed today according to the CDC by 30%, and Super Bugs are adapting so antibiotics have no affect on them. The big difference is that penicillin and all the subsequent strong, pharmaceutical antibiotics could make a fortune for their manufacturers because they could be standardized, synthesized, and patented, while essential oils were natural substances. So essential oils were largely ignored by the medical establishment except in France and elsewhere in Europe where there was already significant published research.
Gattefossee incorporated a blend of essential oils used in treating the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918. His successor in the practice of aromatherapy, a French medical doctor and surgeon Jean Valnet MD "Made use of the healing properties of essences in wartime surgery on some of his patients in Tonkin, and through having only a very limited quantity of his own aromatic essences he was able to treat as many patients as he liked, the results, were consistent"
Dr Maurice Girault coined the term aromatogram, for antimicrobial therapy involving essential oils. Doctors would take microbial cultures and use various essential oils in vitro to recognize which oil or blend would be best to treat the disease. Dr Valnet MD helped to spread this concept.
Jean Valnet MD also published a book "The Practice of Aromatherapy" in 1978 which became the first training for Dr Daniel Penoel and Pierre Franchomme chemist, and Penoel is a medical doctor both conducted research in the laboratory and medical clinic to validate the numerous health and wellness beliefs of clinical-grade essential oils. Their book on essential oil therapy. Franchomme is a "L'Aromatherapie Exactement" (Precise Aromatherapy) became the "bible" of aromatherapy at the time. This book "Integrated Guide to Essential Oils & Aromatherapy" with Dr Penoel and quotes of information from Shirley Price, Jane Buckle PhD RN, Kurt Schaubelt, Julia Lawless, Valorie Ann Worwood, Marcel Lavabre... and this book does not have blends from an essential oils company, it's not a book from or for a company.
These pioneers could see they needed a world wide training to avoid serious problems for their new industry. Essential oils would be severely restricted in some countries; others would use them in ways that were unsafe. Pubmed.com has about 24,000+ studies on the uses of essential oils. I have personally taken 13 certification courses myself, and found one school to be far above the others I had taken from in the complete education with everything Evidence Based Research supported information. Too often "speculation", rumor, self taught & self proclaimed teachings are circulating which is where the unsafe uses stem from. Too often misleading information, or facts that have been twisted to suit a particular companies agenda away from the truth. And too often people don't even realize there are Cautions in many cases with several oils. Are you aware there are over 3,0000 essential oils, and about 300 are available for use. Not everything "natural" is safe. Consider poison ivy, certainly natural, even considered wild crafted or organic, but absolutely not safe in any use.
English speaking countries do what the French call "timid" aromatherapy with too many restrictions and rules. In most countries these oils are only applied topically and greatly diluted.
While the Medical Doctors in France are prescribing essential oils for internal and external use. Dr Penoel MD is a practicing physician of over 40 yrs. In France, they can prescribe pharmaceutical and holistic remedies, such as essential oils, and you go to the local drug store, to have either or both filled. The pharmaceutical establishment has always tried to instill fear about essential oil safety even though they are used extensively in the food industry and animal husbandry. We have been ingesting essential oils for decades, in flavoring and food grade called GRAS (by the FDA & USDA) Generally Regarded as Safe for ingestion, in products such as Coca Cola and gum, mints, and many foods. In products like mouthwash, toothpaste, and of course in the perfume industry as well (not ingested). Dr Penoel MD is not about essential oils as quick cures or cure-all's, which is a mirage. It's about restore health in a deep way. Natural takes time. Companies who claim fast cures and cure-all uses, are simply marketing hype pushing their sales. A company supporting education and research is what you want to look for.
Consider these other books all are available on Amazon.com
Shirley Price is one of the worlds leading aromatherapists and the founder of the Shirley Price
Kurt Schnaubelt holds a PhD in chemistry and is the founder and scientific director of the Pacific
Dr Penoel has lectured to, encouraged and trained most of the foremost professional aromatherapists in the world. He has either personally or through his students and book trained virtually all well-respected aromatherapists worldwide. Most English authors reference L'Aromatherapie Exactement frequently even though the book has never been translated into English. If you're following the advice, books, or teachings of anyone who has not heard of Dr Peneol, I'd suggest you consider looking elsewhere. Self taught, self proclaimed and poorly educated claiming to be aromatherapists including schools are far too many. The misleading self justifying information can be with disregard to cautions and safety, or taunting cure-all or unnecessary over cautions.
The Penoel's have lived in France and Australia and have traveled the world lecturing and training. Dr Penoel is considered by many to be the world's leading medical authority on newly discovered essential oils. He analyzes and certifies them as therapeutically valid for clinical use. Not all essential oils are created equal, as Dr Penoel says, majority of oils on the market today are "Dead" oils. True Clinical Grade oils used in scientific clinical studies at renown research institutions around the world, usually come from (through) France. However, Dr Peneol is endorsing a new company, that recently released, and through further testing, more advanced testing, and release of their tests, can prove cell active and cell permeable (Live) essential oils. And they have set the bar of purity and quality with the same GCMS standards set by these research institutions, not an in-house standard. With their highest quality, meeting or surpassing the clinical standards set by institutions. Dr Penoel has endorsed them to be the first true clinical grade essential oils available to the general public. Well worth looking into. http://ClinicalGradeEssentialOils.myameo.com
Jane Buckle, PhD, RN has over 25 years of background in critical care nursing. She is trained in massage therapy, clinical aromatherapy, and herbal and aromatic medicine. She has an MA in Clinical Aromatherapy (Middlesex Univ, London England) and a PhD in Health Service Management (Columbus Univ. USA). She has an NIH-funded post-doctoral Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research Fellow at the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CCEB) within the School of Medicine, Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Before joining the CCEB, Dr Buckle was faculty at University of Minnesota, and adjunct faculty at New York Univ., Bastyr Univ, WA and the College of New Rochelle NY.
Her first book, Clinical Aromatherapy in Nursing was published in 1997 and was accepted as the text for aromatherapy in nursing. Her second book Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Practice, was published in 2003, has been reprinted 9 times and has been called "the evidence-based text for clinical aromatherapy".
Dr Buckle is the director of RJ Buckle Associates, and educational consultancy dedicated to integrated clinical aromatherapy and the "M" technique into mainstream medicine. She created a certification course for health professionals in clinical aromatherapy that was the 1st to be endorsed by National Nursing Organization.
Dr Buckle is published widely in medical and nursing journals. She lectures and presents internationally and was a guest speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in 1999. In the USA, she was a Board member of ARC (Aromatherapy Registration Council) and has been an advisor to NAHA's education committee. She is a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals and has been a reviewer for NIH and NHS grants.
Dr Buckle pioneered a method of touch for the critically ill or fragile called the "M" technique. It is a registered method of structured touch suitable for those too fragile to receive massage, or when the giver is not trained in massage. Simple to do and easy to learn, the "M" technique has measurable effects within 5 minutes and has been taught in Universities, Hospitals, Hospices and Long-term Care facilities in the USA since 1999. There are other techniques that are not accepted as safe practice, Raindrop and AromaTouch. There is another called Waterfall that does not manipulate the bones or neck, is safe and effective like the M technique, and certified continued education for Massage Therapists. Any technique using essential oils on the back, should be done with a carrier oil base, and with no manipulation of the spine, bones, or neck according to the Chiropractic Association.
Dr Jean Valnet, MD (1920-1995) was a French physician and military surgeon who was one of the foremost pioneers in modern medical aromatherapy. He recieved his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1945 as sugeon. During the war he served in hospitals in Germany and France.
From 1950 to 1953 he was appointed surgeon to the advanced surgical unit in Tonkin, the northern area of Vietnam that borders China. Being low on medical supplies, he bandaged the wounded with aromatic solutions that delivered results well above average.
From 1953 to 1959 he became Chief of the Secretariat of State of War, and 1959 he left the army to continue his research in herbal medicine and aromatherapy in Paris.
As early as 1948 he bagan to publish articles on herbal medicine and aromatherapy in many medical journals
In 1981 he founded the College of Phyto-Aromatherapy and Medicine to persue research on herbal medicine and aromatherapy, establish criteria for quality and educate practitioners and users of essential oils. He gave lectures on phytotherapy on television and the radio. He popularized the "aromatogram" a method of identifying the best essential oils to combat micobes in individual patients.
his best known book, "The Practice of Aromatherapy" was translated into English and published in 1982.
Dr Joshua J Plant graduated from Harvard Medical School with a PhD in biomedical sciences. Typically an 8 year program he was able to accomplish it in under 4 years, and graduating first in his class. He completed extensive research across numerous scientific and health institutions including the National Institutes of Health and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr Plant is one of only a handful of scientists to receive the National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship. He was also a National McNair Fellow, and achieved national recognition for his research from the American Association for the Advancement of Scientists. His study of aromatic phytocompounds has pioneered and revolutionized the essential oil industry and his work has been instrumental in advancing the therapeutic application of essential oils. Dr Plant is an accomplished speaker that has been invited to numerous National Scientific Conferences for his in-depth knowledge of the molecular mechanics of the human body. He also fellowships at Huntsman Cancer Institute in UT, and John Hopkins Cancer Institute. He works with Epidemiology and essential oils. With his expertise was able to work together with international research institutions to obtain their GCMS standard for essential oils of a clinical grade. He now works with Ameo, under the parent company of Zija International, and has developed what are found to be super carrier essential oils, and a method of proving "live" essential oils that are cell active, cell permeable and shown in live video for every batch from this company. No other essential oil can prove this. And he uses human cells not animals. http://clinicalgradeessentialoils.myameo.com/
These are the true, world renown, authorities in essential oils and aromatherapy. These are the people you'll want to follow, purchase books from, and be educated by. Even if only for your own self education. These are the resources that are used for the iEO Certification school mentioned above.
I hope this helps you understand and find the most valuable sources of books to learn about essential oils. I'll be drawing from these books and renown authorities in my future Blogs about essential oils.
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