In Essence

The Journal of The International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists

Originally co-edited by Gabriel Mojay and Pat Herbert, and now by Helen Vinter and Pat, In Essence is the quarterly Aromatherapy journal of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists. It features a diverse spectrum of outstanding articles on all aspects of professi0nal Aromatherapy, aromatic plants and essential oils, by practitioners and experts from around the world. Subscription to the journal is available to all who share an interest in Aromatherapy.

Vol 1 • No 1 ~ Summer 2002

Agnus Castus and psychoneuroimmunology ~ Janina Sorenson (Denmark)

An overview of aromatic medicine ~ Ron Guba (Australia)

Why have modern roses lost their scent? ~ Prof. Dietrich Wabner (Germany)

Connecting with aromatic plants ~ Jennie Harding (UK)

A journey to Nepal ~ Su Hagan (UK)

Vol 1 • No 2 ~ Autumn 2002

Perfume of the pharoahs ~ Lise Manniche PhD (Denmark)

Aromatherapy in pain management ~ Jane Buckle PhD (USA)

Aromatic treatment of respiratory conditions ~ Gabriel Mojay (UK)

Odour profiling of essential oils ~ Tony Burfield (UK)

Legislative challenges to UK aromatherapy ~ Sylvia Baker (UK)

Vol 1 • No 3 ~ Winter 2002-3

The properties of Eucalyptus globulus oil ~ Gabriel Mojay (UK)

Aromatherapy and premenstrual syndrome ~ Carolyn Roberts (UK)

How aromatherapy can help autism ~ Jane Ellwood (UK)

Psychology for aromatherapists ~ Ronan M Kisch (USA)

Current practice on essential oil dilutions ~ Sue Mann (UK)

Vol 1 • No 4 ~ Spring 2003

Essential oils and the cancer miasm ~ Bruce Berkowsky PhD (USA)

Using essential oils in wound care
~ John Kerr (Australia)

Spotlight on the trade in wild plants
~ Chrissie Wildwood (UK)

Reflections on Romania
~ Carolyn Ashby & Angela Lewis (UK)

A passage to India
~ Su Hagan (UK)

Vol 2 • No 1 ~ Summer 2003

A new theory of aromatherapy ~ Kurt Schnaubelt PhD (USA)

Essential oils for fungal skin infections ~ Sallyanne Cassella (UK)

Aromatherapy for people with cancer ~ Beverley de Valois (UK)

Enhancing sports performance
~ Siân Cooper (UK)

An East-West approach to head massage ~ Anna-Louise Haigh (UK)

Vol 2 • No 2 ~ Autumn 2003

Secrets of plant life ~ Katerina Svoboda PhD (UK)

A new theory of aromatherapy
Part 2 ~ Kurt Schnaubelt PhD (USA)

The role of aromatherapy in pain management
~ Rhiannon Harris (France)

Science and art in aromatherapy
~ Victoria Plum (UK)

IFPA's Spring Conference ~ Andrea Lambell (UK)

Vol 2 • No 3 ~ Winter 2003-4

Essential oils in holistic menopause management ~ Barbara Lucks (USA)

Sensism: a new multi-sensory approach to health and well-being ~ Charles Spence PhD (UK)

Aromatherapy for people with dementia ~ Jenny Henry (UK)

In search of sustainable rosewood oil ~ Liz Tams (UK)

Healing synergy for body and soul ~ Bruce Berkowsky PhD (USA)

Vol 2 • No 4 ~ Spring 2004

Aromatherapy in pregnancy and labour ~ Juliette Preston

Methyl eugenol: the current 'bete noire' of aromatherapy ~ Bob Harris

Skin and the psyche
~ Janetta Bensouilah

West meets East
~ Su Hagan

Legal eagle aromatherapist ~ Andrea Lambell

May Chang (Litsea cubeba) ~ Ian Smith

Vol 3 • No 1 ~ Summer 2004

Working with animals - pain management using aromatic plants ~ Caroline Ingraham

Awaken your senses with living plants
~ Chrissie Wildwood

Olive oil: the gold of the ancients ~ Eva-Marie Lind-Shiveley

In the steps of an extraordinary plant hunter
~ Su Hagan

Working towards integrated medicine
~ Andrea Lambell

Maunka (Leptospermum scoparium) ~ Ian Smith

Vol 3 • No 2 ~ Autumn 2004

Aromatic waters: capturing the healing essence ~ Joe Nasr

Essential oil safety: a turning point for aromatherapy? ~ Judith Howie PhD

Nut oils: should we use them with children?
~ Janetta Bensouilah & Philippa Buck

A trip into Tibetan medicine ~ Su HaganDiversity and debate ~ Sue Jenkins

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) ~ Ian Smith

Vol 3 • No 3 ~ Winter 2004-5

The future of aromatherapy: science or intuition? ~ Kurt Schnaubelt PhD

Distilling your own essential oils ~ Daniel Coaten

Aromatic Kinesiology for healing
~ Robbi Zeck

Plant conservation ~ Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC)

Taking the plunge
~ Fran Doidge

Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) ~ Ian Smith

Vol 3 • No 4 ~ Spring 2005

Aromatherapy and the perception of pain ~ John Kerr & Michele Casey

The 'm' technique® ~ Jane Buckle PhD

Saving rosewood, the forest and her peoples
~ Chrissie Wildwood

As an aromatherapist you are unique!
~ Alison Palmer

Working with doctors ~ Sasha Cunningham

Seaweed (Fucus vesiculosus) ~ Ian Smith

Vol 4 • No 1 ~ Summer 2005

Musculoskeletal disorders: an Oriental approach to treatment ~ Gabriel Mojay

Palliative aromatherapy care helps patients at San Diego hospice ~ Rodney Schwan & Paul Ash PhD

Tea tree oil: use it wisely ~ Judith Howie PhD

Aromatherapy training is more important than ever
~ Viv Hinks

Enjoying the scents of Grasse ~ Sue Jenkins

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) ~ Ian Smith

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