Interested in the healing power of plants? Do you want to improve mind and body through the powerful use of essential oils?
Start studying and...
- understand of the safe use of aromatherapy oils
- develop knowledge of oil production
- learn the practical issues surrounding aromatherapy use
- know the botanical names of plants and how they are derived
"This course was very interesting, challenging and very worthwhile" N. Mills, ACS Aromatherapy student.
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Lesson Structure
There are 8 lessons in this course:
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Plant Classification
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Understand the classification system
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Plant names and plant phyta
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Be able to identify the family, genus and species names of plants
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Pronunciation of latin names
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Chemistry of herbs and chemical compounds
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Acids, bases and tannins
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Introduction to Aromatherapy
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Origins of aromatherapy
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Define aromatherapy and its history
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Top notes and middle notes
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Natural chemicals in plants
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Essential Oils
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Benzoin - Styrax benzoin
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Bergamot - Citrus bergamia
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Cedarwood - Cedrus atlantica
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Chamomile, Roman - Anthemis nobilis
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Chamomile, German - Matricaria Chamomilla
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Clary Sage - Salvia sclarea
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Eucalyptus - Eucalyptus globulus
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Frankincense - Boswellia carterii
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Geranium - Pelargonium graveolens
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Juniper - Jumiperus commuis
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Lemon - Citrus limon
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Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia
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Sweet Marjoram - Origanum majorana
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Orange, Bitter - Citrus arantium amara
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Orange, Sweet - Citrus arantium sinesis
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Peppermint - Mentha piperita
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Rose Otto - Rosa centifolia
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Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis
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Sandalwood - Santalum album
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Tea Tree - Melaleuca alternifolia
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Sweet Thyme - Thymus vulgaris
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Ylang Ylang - cananga odorata
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Australian Bush Remedies
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Safe Use of Essential Oils
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How essential oils work
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Inhalation
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Absorption
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Quantities to use
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Blending
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Children
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During pregnancy
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For animals
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Carriers
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Using carriers
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Sweet Almond oil
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Apricot Kernel oil
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Avocado oil
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Canola oil
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Oil burners
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Carrier oils, creams and lotions
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Growing and Harvesting Herbs for Essential Oil
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Cultivation of herbs
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Traditional plant row spacings
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Storage of plant parts used for vegetative propagation
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Harvesting material for medicinal use
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Harvest of selected herbs
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Expected yields of selected herbs
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Harvesting herbs for essential oils
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Post harvest handling of herbs
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Post harvest preservation
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Methods of Extraction
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Introduction
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Water Distilation
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Steam Distilation
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Maceration
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Effleurage
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Expression
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Fixatives
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Herbal Preparations
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Preparing Teas, Rinses and Baths
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Preparations using different herbs
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Decoction
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Hazardous Herbs and Oils
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Introduction
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Carcinogens
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Photosensitisers
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Allergens
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Hormone Like Affects
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Teratogens
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Cellular Respiratory Inhibitors
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Cathartics
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Abortifacients and Irritants
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Alkaloids; types
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Toxic Amino Acids
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Glycocides
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Terpenes
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Plant Acids
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Poly-ynes
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Furanocoumarins
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Proteins
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Aims
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To develop a basic understanding of the safe use of aromatherapy oils and their production.
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Describe the classification system used for naming plants and to be able to identify the family, genus and species names of plants used to produce essential oils.
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To define aromatherapy and its history and to understand how aromatherapy works, and the basic chemistry behind it.
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Identify a range of essential oils and their uses.
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Ensure that essential oils are used in a safe and controlled manner.
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Identify what can be used as a carrier for essential oils and why they must be used.
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Describe methods which can be used to grow, and harvest herbs used in essential oil production.
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Describe methods used to extract essential oils from plants.
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Identify herbs and oils acknowledged as hazardous to people, and which should not be used in aromatherapy, or with great care.
What You Will Do
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Undertake brief written report on what you understand about how plants are named.
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Give the scientific names of ten different plants from which essential oils are derived.
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Give a brief summary of your knowledge of aromatherapy and essential oils.
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Understand how herbs are promoted to the public in order to sell them.
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Write an essay on the history of aromatherapy and essential oil use.
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Suggest different blends that can be used for a number of complaints.
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Discuss a range of oils that would be suitable for a travel kit.
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Demonstrate your understanding of a range of oils that would be considered safe to use for children.
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Write a short essay on ways in which essential oils can be used.
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List a range of types of vegetable oils appropriate for use in massage and indicate what types of skin the oils are good for.
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Explain how oils enter the body and how a carrier will assist with this entry.
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Submit the bath oil blends from a Set Task along with instructions on how to use them in the bath and what conditions they are good for.
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Demonstrate your understanding why some herbs tend to be collected in the morning, some before flowering, some during flowering, and others at various times of the year and what impact does this have on the essential oil?
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From catalogues collected, explain why some oils cost more others.
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Discuss different methods of oil extraction and list their benefits and disadvantages.
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Comprehend what is the difference between an essential oil and an aromatic oil.
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Compile a detailed costing for processing herb materials to produce essential oils.
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List a range of essential oils that are not safe for use in aromatherapy.
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Discuss how essential oils can be used safely and ways in which they should not be used.
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Understand which essential oils may not be safe for use during pregnancy.
Most people know essential oils by their common names, such as Lavender, Thyme or Eucalyptus. For instance, there are several different types of plant that are commonly known as Lavender, and more than one of these plants are used to produce lavender oil. Oil distilled from True Lavender, or Lavandula angustifolia, is the highest quality lavender oil. However, lavender can also be distilled from Lavandula x intermedia and Lavandula latifolia. All three smell very similar, and can even be confusing for an experienced aromatherapist, but the chemical composition of Lavandula angustifolia is far superior to the other two species and is a much better therapeutic oil.
All this and much more is explained in detail and with practical tasks in the course!
Flexible Study with ACS Distance Education
ACS Distance Education is unique. We allow you to choose how you study, where you study, what you study, how much you study, and when you study.
- Work fast or slow –you choose the intensity of study
- Start, pause or restart according to changing demands of work, family or lifestyle.
- Study this course by itself; or combine with others for a qualification
- Mix and match modules so you only study what you want or need to learn -We allow you to construct your own “tailor made” certificates or diplomas
- Options in assignments allow you to focus on things with greater interest to you.
- Study electronically (online or using a CD); or using printed notes.
- Use (or don’t use) supplementary services for extra learning want –unlimited access to tutors, an online student room, social media, bookstore, etc
- Orientation video and student Manual at the start of your course will provide a clear guide to how you can study and get all sorts of support no matter where you live
