HHP 204 Applied Aromatherapy
Explains the historical and cultural uses of aromatherapy/essential oils and the distillation process up through modern times. Basic botany will be addressed. Examinations of how the essential oils interact with human physiology will be studied, along with modern research/clinical studies addressing the efficacy of essential oils. Students will learn enhanced blending techniques for making aromatic perfumes as well as therapeutic blends and examine the role of the aromatherapist using essential oils and working with clients.