Description
Chemistry of Essential Oils – CPD – 12 points (IFPA) / 10 points (FHT)
Essential oils are the aromatic life force energy of living plants and consist of chemical compounds which have hydrogen, carbon and oxygen as their building blocks. Having once been part of living plants they are described by that part of chemistry known as Organic Chemistry. All living plants and creatures great and small contain atoms of carbon, and so it came about that Carbon was invariably associated with life; thus organic chemistry is also sometimes known as the Chemistry of the Carbon Compound.
Chemistry of Essential Oils is a course that takes the student from basic levels to a competent level of understanding of how chemical molecules in essential oils can affect pathological conditions in humans. The course is aimed at aromatherapists who seek a deeper understanding of the chemical composition of the tools of their trade (essential oils, carrier oils and hydrolats) and their many pathological effects on the human body.
The student will practically explore the shapes of various molecules and how they change and develop into essential oils. Blending according to the chemistry of essential oils will be put into practice during the course. An invaluable course for students who want to really know how essential oils work in the human body and who want to blend according to chemistry rather than by traditional methods.
This Course Covers:
- Introducing Atoms & Molecules
- Bonding
- Photosynthesis & the Beginning of Essential Oils
- Chemistry of Essential Oil Constituents
- Functional Groups in Essential Oil Constituents
- Isomers
- Chemotypes
- Chromatogram
- Distillation of Cohobation
- Elcontonegitivity
- Storage of Essential Oils
Kit Included distance learning only:
- Essential Chemistry for Aromatherapy – Sue Clarke
- 10ml Caraway
- 3ml Chamomile Roman
- 10ml Clary Sage
- 10ml Cornmint
- 10ml Eucalyptus Smithii
- 10ml Juniper Wood/Needle
- 10ml Lavender True
- 10ml Litsea
- 10ml Oregano
- 10ml Ho Leaf
Booking a Course – Distance Learning
Courses can be booked online, by email to courses@penny-price.com or by telephone on 01455 251020. Full payment is taken at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy – Distance Learning
Once the course has been applied for, paid in full and sent to the student then there is no option to cancel. If you are dissatisfied with the course at any point then please contact the academy directly. Your statutory rights are not affected. For full details of our policy please visit our website.
