Schnaubelt traces aromatherapy's French origins paralleling the de velopment of pharmacology.
Grounding his inquiry in the chemistry of b ody odor and natural human aromas, he explores the molecular make-up o f the major essential oils: their composition, biosynthesis, and effec ts in healing--including their action as anti-inflammatory, antihistam inic, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral agents.
Understanding the chemist ry of the essential oils allows one to appreciate their effects and ap plicability.
Oils | Their composition biosynthesis and effec ts in healingincluding their action as antiinflammatory antihistam inic antibacterial and antiviral agents |
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