This Intro to Aromatherapy course lasts approximately three months. New lessons are released every two weeks after registration to help students remain engaged and motivated to complete the course! You will have full access to the online course for 6 months following registration. All digital materials you wish to keep for future reference must be downloaded by that time.
This 3-month intensive takes a deep dive into aromatherapy where science and tradition meet. You will learn the history of aromatic plant oils and how they came to be the essential oils we recognize today. By the time you have completed this course, you will have deep knowledge of 30 different essential oils, their origin, uses, functions, and safety information – as well as a clear understanding of the chemical properties that give them their medicinal benefits. We will also take a look at the leading brands and see how they compare in the laboratory. Learn to prepare your own wellness remedies, health & beauty products, and cleaning supplies using the proper dilution amounts that are both highly effective and safe for use. In addition, all of our courses at Natural Abundance contain information for safe use during the perinatal period (pregnancy, birth, postpartum & lactation) and for use with babies and children.
COURSE CONTENT
Unit 1: A Brief Look Into the Past
- A Look Into the Past:
- Ancient Aromatic Oils
- Victorian Discoveries
- Research in the 1900s
- Modern Aromatherapy
- Creating a Materia Medica
- 5 Essential Oil Profiles
- Unit 1 Project
Unit 2: Functional Groups (Essential Oil Phytochemistry)
- 10 Functional Groups:
- Definitions
- Volatility
- Cautions & Safety
- Therapeutic Effects
- 5 Essential Oil Profiles
- Unit 2 Project
Unit 3: Modern Essential Oils
- Leading Essential Oil Brands:
- Chemical Comparison
- Reputation
- Testing
- Buzzwords
- 5 Essential Oil Profiles
- Unit 3 Project
Unit 4: Using Essential Oils
- Aromatherapy Methodology
- Dilution Ratios
- Methods of Application
- Carrier Profiles
- BONUS Download – Essential Oil Dilution Chart
- 5 Essential Oil Profiles
- Unit 4 Project
Unit 5: Perinatal Aromatherapy
- Using Essential Oils During Pregnancy, Labor and Birth
- Postpartum Mood Support
- Newborn Care and Lactation
- 5 Essential Oil Profiles
- Printable Essential Oil Flashcards
Unit 6: Creating Your Own Aromatherapy Products
- Blending Guidelines
- Final 5 Essential Oil Profiles
- BONUS Download – EO Profile Quick Guide
- Formulas for Environmental Care
- Formulas for the Medicine Chest
- Formulas for Self Care
Appendices:
- Glossary
- Resource List
- Downloadable Complete EO Profile List
Final Exam
Bonuses:
- This Intro to Aromatherapy course comes complete with downloadable, printable essential oil flash cards to begin memorizing the plants and their volatile oils including scientific names, chemical components, actions, uses and safety information.
- Video lessons will be added throughout Spring 2023 to each unit starting with Unit 1. Once they are added, students will be able to choose their preferred method of learning: reading, watching or listening to the lesson content. *Coming soon!*
- While you are enrolled in the course, you will have free full access to our virtual Herbal Hour classes. That means a total of 6 FREE classes, including bonus PDF handouts and class recordings. (A $54 value!) After registration, check your Welcome lesson for instructions.
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