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Aromatic Chemistry Workshop
by Mark Webb
TBA
An understanding of Chemistry and Pharmacology allows both students
and practitioners alike to work safely with aromatics and to more
fully appreciate their safe role in therapeutics practice.
To change the publics perception of Aromatherapy from a “smelly
touchy feely massage” we need to demonstrate clinical skills and
have good scientific understanding of how aromatic constituents
effect the mind and the body.
Mark addresses the chemical and pharmacological science behind
Aromatherapy. He brings a direct, warm, often humorous teaching
style to this difficult area and has helped hundreds of students
develop a deeper understanding of aromatics and appreciate just
why they do what they do.
During this intensive 2 day workshop Mark uses aromatic samples
to demonstrate the differences between constituents. He also shows
the differences between quality therapeutic aromatics and those
often sold to the public. He will help train and develop your aromatic
memory of what makes a good quality aromatic in a similar way to
wine appreciation.
Day 1:
- Introduction to Aromatic Chemistry
- What are atoms, elements & compounds?
- How atoms bond to form molecules?
- Representing molecules with stick diagrams
- How do plants make essential oils?
- Essential Oil molecules (Isoprene unit)
- Monoterpenes
- Sesquiterpenes
- Polarity, Solubility & Emulsifiers
- Monoterpenols
- Sesquiterpenols
- Phenols
- Pharmacology of essential oils
Day 2:
- Aldehydes
- Ketones
- Esters
- Ethers
- Oxides
- Lactones
- Coumarins
- Quality Control of Essential Oils
- Metabolism of essential oils
- Toxicity of essential oils & Dosage
- Therapeutic Prescribing
Investment: $220
per person (includes GST) and includes full
lecture notes delicious morning & afternoon teas.
Sydney Venue: TBA
Times: From 10am till 5pm both
days.
(1 hr. for lunch)
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