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Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals 2nd Edition, Kindle Edition

by Robert Tisserand (Author), Rodney Young (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 862
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The second edition of this book is virtually a new book. It is the only comprehensive text on the safety of essential oils and the first review of essential oil/drug interactions and provides detailed essential oil constituent data not found in any other text. Much of the existing text has been re-written, and 80% of the text is completely new. There are 400 comprehensive essential oil profiles and almost 4000 references. There are new chapters on the respiratory system, the cardivascular system, the urinary system, the digestive system and the nervous system.

For each essential oil there is a full breakdown of constituents, and a clear categorization of hazards and risks, with recommended maximum doses and concentrations. There are also 206 Constituent Profiles.

There is considerable discussion of carcinogens, the human relevance of some of the animal data, the validity of treating an essential oil as if it was a single chemical, and the arbitary nature of uncertainty factors. There is a critque of current regulations.

The only comprehensive text on the safety of essential oils

The first review of essential oil/drug interactions

Detailed essential oil constituent data not found in any other text

Essential oil safety guidelines

400 essential oil profiles

Five new chapters

305 new essential oil profiles, including Cedarwood, Clary sage, Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood, Tea tree

79 new constituent profiles

Five new chapters: the respiratory system, the cardiovascular system, the urinary system, the digestive system, the nervous system.

Significantly expanded text

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    978-0443062414
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    Churchill Livingstone
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    December 2, 2013
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    English
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00I14TREW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Churchill Livingstone; 2nd edition (December 2, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 13730 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 3324 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 862

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oreosmeow
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome resource - a must have!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019
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Right now, I'm renting the ebook; I wanted to see if it had (primarily) the safety data that I was looking for to pass along to customers. IT DOES. Wow, it's just awesome.

While I do think that a lot more research has been done on EOs since this was last rewritten, and perhaps Tisserand and Young are a tad conservative overall - I would MUCH rather be too conservative in how I represent the safety of a particular oil versus being too liberal or uninformed. If a purchaser of an oil chooses to ignore what I say, that's on them, then - I feel like I've done what I can to inform them of the risks.

I particularly liked the inclusion of mainstream medication interactions. I'm a little tired of saying "check with your doctor" all the time - doctors mostly don't know a thing about oils and can't really give a solid answer.

I also was particular interested in learning about Wintergreen and all its risks. I. Had. No. Idea....none. I've since pulled it from my online lineup of oils that I sell - at this point, I'll only sell it when I can be face to face with someone to really discuss the risks in using Wintergreen. And it's not that Wintergreen isn't safe - it IS, but only when used properly and with the proper cautions regarding salicylates and kids as well as the risk of salicylate reactions, which many people have and don't know.

When my rental period is up, I'll be buying the hardbound version of this book for sure!
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Cristal
5.0 out of 5 stars It helps on using the oils the right way.
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2023
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This book has been great so far! It helps us use the oils the right way. Like what people can use them, what portions, and what time. It has so many profiles as well! I also notice that in the quality section there are other oils that might smell alike. For example. if you want to purchase a Champaca (a rare oil), how ever, you need an easy version of that, then you can go for Ylang Ylang (that it is sweet/pungent, and sedative).
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JenniferRobin.gallery
5.0 out of 5 stars Safety first
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2017
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I have not put this down since I received it. Yes it is a bit over my head as I am no chemistry major, and I find myself having to look up many words to know what they are talking about as it written like a textbook. But, it is all based on facts and studies, gives recommendations on whether it is actually safe or not orally, skin sensitivities, the safe amounts, etc. As I'm new to essential oils, I wanted to do it right, without all of the misleading info I was sure I was seeing on some EO pages for big oil companies. After reading a few pages, I know those companies are pushing products unsafely at times, and I am glad I purchased this book. You can't put price on this kind of quality. I bought a used version to save a few $, but still worth every penny!!!!!.

I just got myself some tabs for easy finding of pages, as I have to go to glossary a lot, and it is a huge book. It has already made it easier, and not so overwhelming. I am already finding other books I've purchased recently inadequate comparably.
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Fiona Ma
5.0 out of 5 stars will come again
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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4.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Great Resource
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
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Great addition to my library- great science
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J.J. In NY
5.0 out of 5 stars A "must-have" for anyone serious about essential oils and their use.
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
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I am studying in an aromatherapy certification program, and this book is a must have if you are serious about learning the material. I have the e-book on my tablet, and it is much easier to have with me to look up information on the go. A lot of it is definitely over my head, but what you can learn from this is extremely valuable to anyone considering a career, or supplementing an existing business with the use of essential oils. Robert is the father of aromatherapy in the US, and his knowledge and research is extensive. Most people will never understand this book. But if you want to use essential oils safely, this should be in everyone's library. It's not about telling you what you can't do or use, it's giving you a picture of benefits and risks to each oil, so that you can make that educated decision for yourself or your clients.
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5.0 out of 5 stars More than "safety" it's an irreplaceable reference.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020
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This is a thorough academic textbook on essential oils, their compositions, and their constituents.

I was researching oils individually to determine their compositions for the sake of perfume formulae, i.e., what do I need to add to clove oil to get a product more like bay rum?

Every time I made a new entry I found myself thinking, "Someone has to have done this already, if I could only find it . . ."

Well, find it I have, and its nondescriptive title is "Essential Oil Safety". This title was clearly chosen because "Essential Oil Bible", "Greatest Reference on Essential Oils Ever", and "What's in Dem Plants?" weren't rigorous enough sounding to meet the author's taste.
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Amadeus Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must own' if you are using essential oils
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2016
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Essentially, the whole book is a giant, science-based warning.

The book, in a nutshell, tells you how harmful an essential oil can be if taken orally or applied topically beyond certain recommended doses. The book, however, doesn't tell you how to use an essential oil medicinally or how an essential oil could be used medicinally. One thing the book does not have that I wish it had was research on the inhalation of essential oils via steam, a diffuser, or other. It only discusses oral intake and topical application.

I do not agree with reviewers who have taken away review stars because the book does not fully discuss the medicinal uses of essential oils. The book is titled "Essential Oil Safety", not "Essential Oil: Applications and Uses". In the introduction, however, the book does cite research papers that have reviewed the pharmaco-therapeutic potential of essential oils. So if a reader is interested in the medicinal uses of essential oils they may read those papers.

The book alludes to numerous studies and even cautions when studies are inconsistent, limited, need more research, or when doses should be reevaluated and revised. The scientific citations alone are worth the book's price since one can then explore the literature related to an essential oil of interest. This scientific approach to essential oils is a breath of fresh air when compared to the multitude of dangerous essential oil bloggers that think they know what they are doing.
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Wiki
5.0 out of 5 stars Pas pour tout le monde
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2023
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C'est un livre pour lequel il faut de bonne connaissances en chimie et en biologie. Il est parfait pour pousser plus loin votre comprhéension de l'inocuité des huiles essentielles. C'est un "must have" pour les gens du domaine.
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Eliete Cavalini
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente!!!
Reviewed in Brazil on February 2, 2022
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É a referência para quem estuda . Não existe outro.
Vale cada centavos.
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5.0 out of 5 stars best book
Reviewed in the Netherlands on June 18, 2023
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Best book about the subject of essential oils. Worth every cent everything is in it constituents of essential oil and the properties of chemical constituents. Would give 10 stars
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Maria Antonieta Ricoy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente para consulta
Reviewed in Mexico on February 9, 2021
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Es un excelente libro para consultar información sobre la química de los aceites esenciales y sus usos.
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Kazzagami
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2023
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I'm not in the health care industry, but, if I was, I would want this book for the easy to read information.
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