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Aromatherapy for Massage therapists
COURSE LIST:
Program of Study: Registered Aromatherapy (R.A.) curriculum
Term 1:
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AROMA 101: Read and study for the quiz Aromatherapy for Massage therapist chapters
1,2,3,4,5,7,8 -highlighting buying and storing, Essential oil chemistry, Effects of Essential
Oils on the body
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TRM: 101 Medical terminology medical dictionary and pronunciation disk see
terminology sheets -see each section has terminology to define.
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AT: 100 anatomy/physiology – CLASS 1: Reading assignment: Anatomy and Physiology:
The Massage Connection (Third Edition) Lesson Plans
Chapter 1 — an Orientation to the Human Body
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MTGP 5e Preface, User’s Guide, Chapter 1
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Reading assignment: MTGP 5e, Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts in Pathology
Lecture topics:
Infectious Agents:
Briefly review key infectious agents and give examples of pathogens likely to be
encountered in a massage setting
• Hygienic Practices for Massage Therapists
• Define key terms with emphasis on the following: antisepsis, disinfection, sterilization,
and Universal/Standard precautions
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Discuss application of practices in terms of hand care and equipment care
Inflammation
Discuss the purpose of inflammation
Review 3 components:
Vascular activity; cellular activity; chemical mediators
Review 3 stages:
Acute, subacute, postacute (maturation)
Review consequences of unresolved (chronic) inflammation
Discuss signs and symptoms of inflammation
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Note the role of massage in the context of inflammatory conditions
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Essential Oil Chemistry /Ayurveda Blending – e-book. See Recommended reading
List
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PROF 110: Essential Oils monographs (17) and 7 case histories of diffusing. See quiz after
each section. Send in your quiz and I will send them back with correct answers. If
you need them online let me know as this is available.
Term 2
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AROMA 201 Read and study for the quiz Aromatherapy for Massage therapist chapters
8, 9, 10, 11,12,13,14 blending with the client consultation
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MED. 202: terminology - term 2 on sheets
MTST. 200: anatomy/physiology
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Endocrine - Read/study for quiz from the DEFINITIONS IN THE anatomy/physiology book
FOR the following endocrine gland: hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid,
thymus, adrenals, pancreas, ovaries, testes - conditions such as: Cushing’s Disease,
Addison’s Disease, diabetes insipid us, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism
read and ready for quiz for each condition in the Massage therapist guide to pathology
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Reference Essential Oil Chemistry /Ayurveda Blending – eBook.
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See recommended reading List
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PROF 220: Essential oil monographs (15)
Term 3
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AROMA 301 Read and study for the quiz Aromatherapy for Massage therapist chapters
15,
(Stress), 16, Musculoskeletal system, 17 Cardiovascular system, 18, Lymphatic system, 19
Nervous System, 20 Integumentary
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MED. 303: terminology
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MTST 300: anatomy/physiology Read/study and understand for the quiz from the
anatomy/physiology book THE FOLLOWING:
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Stress, muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, circulation, lymphatic, immune, integumentary
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Stress Reaction Read/study and understand for the quiz from the anatomy/physiology
book: the following - acute or chronic - physiological reactions to stress - psychological
reactions to stress - behavioural reactions to stress - stress and autoimmune reactions lymphatic stimulation to override an autoimmune response - conditions such as: diabetes,
Cohn’s, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, Raynaud’s, lupus, fibromyalgia, allergies,
eczema, psoriasis, alopecia, insomnia, irritability, muscle spasms, kidney disease, celiac,
respiratory problems, chronic fatigue Massage therapist guide to pathology
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Reference Essential Oil Chemistry /Ayurveda Blending – e-book. See Recommended
reading List
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Muscular - Read/study for quiz from the anatomy/physiology book: the following Name :
types and numbers of muscles
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Understand muscle tone and contraction; muscle action
Know energy requirements and waste production
Difference : atony and atrophy
Explain: ligaments and tendons
Differences: spasms and strains
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Conditions such as: fibrositis, lumbago, myositis, sprain, strain, tendonitis, torticollis read
and ready for quiz for each condition Massage therapist guide to pathology
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Reference Essential Oil Chemistry /Ayurveda Blending - e-book. See Recommended
reading List at end
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Skeletal - Read/study for quiz from the anatomy/physiology book: the following types
and number of bones - divisions of skeleton joints - definitions, types, injuries - spinal
curvatures READ conditions such as: arthritis, osteoporosis, osteosclerosis and fracture
read and ready for quiz for each condition Massage therapist guide to pathology
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Reference Essential Oil Chemistry /Ayurveda Blending – eBook See Recommended
reading List at end
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Circulatory - Read/study and understand for quiz from the anatomy/physiology book:
circulations - main constituents of blood and their functions - conditions such as:
arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, hypertension, hypotension, angina, varicose veins, thrombus
and hemorrhage Read/study for the quiz in the Massage therapist guide to pathology and
Essential Oil Chemistry /Ayurveda Blending – e-book. See Recommended reading List
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Lymphatic - Read/study and understand for quiz from the anatomy/physiology book: the
following lymphocytes, lymph nodes and lymph - primary and secondary production
centres for lymphocytes - conditions such as: allergic reactions, infections read and ready
for quiz for each condition Massage therapist guide to pathology
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Nervous - Read/study and understand for quiz from the anatomy/physiology book: the
following central and peripheral nervous systems - neurons - main structures of the brain
and their functions/responsibilities i.e. medulla oblongata, pons, cerebellum, cerebrum lobes of the cerebrum and their functions/responsibilities - thalamus and hypothalamus limbic system - autonomic nervous system divisions and reactions - essential oils and
their effects upon the brain - pain and the pain reflex arc - conditions such as: ALS,
multiple sclerosis, dementia, stroke, sciatica, epilepsy, migraine, neuralgia, Bell’s palsy,
Parkinson’s disease, poliomyelitis Read and ready for quiz for each condition Massage
therapist guide to pathology
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Reference Essential Oil Chemistry /Ayurveda Blending – e-book. See Recommended
reading List.
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Immune - Read/study for quiz from the anatomy/physiology book: the following 3 lines
of defense - cell-mediated and humoral immunity - infection - definitions, causes,
symptoms - In Pathology for massage therapist consult/read/study for the quiz: conditions
such as: immune-deficiency disorders (AIDS, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), hypersensitivity
disorders (allergic reactions, hay fever), autoimmune disorders (lupus, MS, rheumatoid
arthritis), colds, flu, frequent infections read and ready for quiz for each condition
Massage therapist guide to pathology by Ruth Werner
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Reference Essential Oil Chemistry /Ayurveda Blending – eBook See Recommended
reading List at end
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PROF 330: essential oil monographs (15)
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PATH: 304:Pathology for Massage therapist –Study male reproduction conditions; study
female reproduction; urinary conditions for male/female
Term 4
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AROMA 401 Read and study for the quiz Aromatherapy for Massage therapist chapters
21, 22, 23,24,25,26
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MED. 404: terminology
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PROF. 430: essential oil monographs ( 15 )
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PATH: 404: Pathology for Massage therapist
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MTST 400: anatomy/physiology Read/study for quiz from the anatomy/physiology book
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Integument - Read/study for quiz from the anatomy/physiology book: the following
characteristics of healthy and unhealthy skin - 3 layers of skin - 2 types of exocrine glands
- conditions such as: acne vulgaris, acne rosacea, boils, shingles, herpes simplex, psoriasis,
eczema, warts, allergies, athlete’s foot read and ready for quiz for each condition:
Massage therapist guide to pathology by Ruth Werner for each condition
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Reference Essential Oil Chemistry /Ayurveda Blending – Hand book. See
Recommended reading List
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Male Reproduction - Read/study for quiz from the anatomy/physiology book: the
following prostate gland, testes, semen - hormones - spermatogenesis - conditions such
as: prostatitis, prostate cancer read and ready for quiz for each condition Massage
therapist guide to pathology
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Reference Essential Oil Chemistry /Ayurveda Blending. See Recommended reading
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Female Reproduction Read/study and understand for quiz from the anatomy/physiology
book:
the following - ovaries, uterus, and vagina - monthly cycle and menstruation - menopause hormones - conditions such as: amenorrhea, candida, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis,
menopause, vaginitis, pre-menstrual tension or syndrome, ectopic pregnancy. Read and
ready for quiz for each condition Massage therapist guide to pathology
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Reference Essential Oil Chemistry /Ayurveda Blending – e-book See
Recommended reading list
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Circulatory - Read/study and understand for the quiz from the anatomy/physiology book:
the following physiology of arteries, veins and heart systemic and pulmonary circulations main constituents of blood and their functions - conditions such as: arteriosclerosis,
atherosclerosis, hypertension, hypotension, angina, varicose veins, thrombus and
hemorrhage read and ready for quiz for each condition in the Massage therapist guide to
pathology
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Reference Essential Oil Chemistry /Ayurveda Blending – Hand book. See
Recommended reading list
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Respiratory - Read/study and understand for quiz from the anatomy/physiology book: the
following upper and lower divisions - muscles of respiration - conditions such as:
asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, pleurisy, pneumonia, sinusitis, strep throat, tuberculosis,
colds, laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis ,foot read and ready for quiz for each condition
Massage therapist guide to pathology
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Reference Essential Oil Chemistry /Ayurveda Blending – Hand book. See
recommended reading list.
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Digestive - Read/study and understand for quiz from the anatomy/physiology book: the
following process of digestion - controlled by hypothalamus - assimilation of most
nutrients in the small intestine - peristalsis - conditions such as: constipation, diarrhea,
nausea and vomiting, ulcers, hepatitis, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, cholecystitis
read and ready for quiz for each condition Massage therapist guide to pathology
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Urinary - Read/study for quiz from the anatomy/physiology book: the following
male
and female urethral differences - kidneys, bladder, urine, - fluid balance - blood
pressure regulation - conditions such as: cystitis, interstitial cystitis, nephritis, renal
calculus, urethritis read and ready for quiz for each condition: Massage therapist guide to
pathology
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Reference Essential Oil Chemistry /Ayurveda Blending – ebook. See Recommended
reading list
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Elderly Care premature aging, injury and slow healing, urinary tract infections,
diabetes, digestive disorders.
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End of Life Care Pressure Sores, Loss of appetite, unpleasant orders, skin problems,
emotional care
OTHER AREAS OF STUDY
To complete the minimum curriculum requirements of BCAOA, it is expected that the student should
also be taught the following:
Other Acute Conditions/Practitioner Guidelines.
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Pathology and bacterial/viral states see index from bacteria page ending 590 and
beginning bacterial vaginosis pg 483 Massage therapist guide to pathology - index
infection(s), infectious agents inflammatory bowel disease page 374
Dealing with infectious diseases and states
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RESOURCES: THE RECOMMENDED READING LIST
Aromatherapy for Beginners
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The complete book of essential oils and aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood
The Fragrant Pharmacy by Valerie Ann Worwood • Becoming an Aroma therapist by
Rhiannon Harris
At a glance ….
Without formal instruction
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Aromatherapy workbook, Thorsons, 1993 Shirley Price
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Aromatherapy by Julia Lawless (UK)
Aromatherapy with a Beauty /Spa theme:
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Aromatherapy Handbook for beauty hair and skin care, Rochester, Ver. By Eric Kelier
Aroma-Spa therapy Toronto by Anne roebuck 1995
Aromatherapy the complete guide to plant and flower essences for
health and beauty by Daniele Ryman Century Hutchison Ltd, 1986
Medical Aromatherapy theme books
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Aromatherapy in Nursing, San Diego by Jane Buckle
Natural Home Health Care by Danie Penoel MD 1998
Aromatherapy for Health Professionals Shirley and Len Price 1995
Medical aromatherapy by Kurt Schnaubelt 1999
Advanced Aromatherapy Healing with Essential Oils, Kurt Schnaubelt
Clinical Aromatherapy for Pregnancy and Childbirth, by Denise Tiran
Aromatherapy A Nurses Guide Surrey UK by Ann Percival 1995
Aromatherapy / Chemistry themes
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Essential chemistry for safe aromatherapy by Sue Clarke
The basic Chemistry for safe aromatherapy by Sue Clarke
The basic chemistry of aromatherapeutic essential oils Australia edition 2000 by E Joy
Bowles
The Chemistry and Bioactivity of Essential Oils Dr. Maria Lis- Balchin Surrey UK 1995
Essential Oils in Colour by Rosemary Caddy
The Essential Blending Guide - Guildford, England 2000 by Rosemary Caddy
The Chemistry of essential oils, by David Williams
SERIOUS RESOURCE REFERENCES: FOR AROMATHERAPY BOOKS
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The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference by Syllia Sheppart-Hanger Manuals (2 manuals)
1994
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*Essential Oil Safety: A guide for Health Care Professionals Robert and Balacs Tisserant
Plant Aromatic Data and Reference Manual Essex, Watt, 1992 by Martin Watt
The Aromatherapy Database Essential Oil Resource Consultants, West Essex Watt, 1992
Bob
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Essential Oil Crops, E A Weiss CAB International Oxon UN and New York NY 1997
Subtle Aromatherapy
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Subtle Aromatherapy Essex CW Daniel Co by Patricia Davis 1991
Vibrational Healing by Deborah Eldson
Aromatic Alchemy 2001 by Ixchel Susan Leigh
Aromatherapy for healing the spirit restoring emotion and mental balance with essential
oils Gabriel Mojay (British author)
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General Interest /highly recommended
– Fats and Oils the complete guide to fats and oils in health and nutrition. Udo
Erasmus ( EFA’s 3,6,9 and GLA)and vital roles they play in human health)
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General: Aromatherapy
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Aromatherapy an A-Z by Patricia Davis New revised and enlarged and illustrated edition
How aromatherapy works, synthetic and efficacious pathways of essential oils in the human
physiology volume I by Michael Alexander
The healing powers of essential oils by Rodolphe Balz 1996
Holistic Aromatherapy for Animals, 2002 Findhorn Schotland 2002 by Kirsten Leigh Bell
Natural Aromatic Materials 2000 by Tony Burfield Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy
Handbook of Massage therapy Mario Paul Cassar 1999
Aromatherapy, Scent and Psyche by Peter & Kate Damian
Aromatherapy for Women & Children by Jane Dye Essex 1992
The Aromatherapy Companion by Victoria Edwards
Veterinary Aromatherapy by Nelly Gosjean Essex Englan 1994
The Magic of Ayrveda Aromatherapy 2001 by Farida Irani Australia
Aromatherapy, A complete guide to the Healing Art by Mindy Green and Kathi Keville
Liquid sunshine vegetable oils for aromatherapy by Jan Kusmirek Somerset England
Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless 1996
The Essential Oils Volume 1 to Volume VI Krieger Publishing by Ernst Guenther
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NEW: PROGRAM OF STUDY: SPA BODYWORKS FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS Pre-requisite: – Registered Aromatherapy (R.A.) Certificate
PROGRAM CONTACT:
Laurie Niles, Program Advisor
Contact: 587 988 1027
EMAIL: [email protected]
AROMATHERAPY TEACHING CLINIC
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Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4B4
Phone: 587 988 1027
PROGRAM OFFICE
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TUITION /FEES
899.99 includes books and supplies – extra cost for essential oils (size: 5/10 ML) they are required for
studying the course. Payment plan available by term.
60 PURE ESSENTIAL OILS FOR COURSE
Aroma 101
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Aniseed - Pimpinella anisum
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Basil - Ocimum basilicum
$5.20
$ 4.50
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Benzoin - Styrax benzoin
$4.25
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Bergamot - Citrus bergamia
$7.00
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Black Pepper - Piper nigrum
$10.75
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Camphor - Cinnamomum camphora
$4.55
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Cedarwood - Cedrus atlantica
$4.65
Chamomile, German - Matricaria recutita / Chamomilla recutita 46.99
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Chamomile, Roman - Chamaemelum nobile / Anthemis nobilis $ 23.00
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Clary Sage - Salvia sclarea $6.00
10. Clove Bud - Eugenia caryophyllata / Syzygium aromaticum /Eugenia aromaticum $6.30
11. Coriander Seed - Coriandrum sativum $5.00
12. Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens 5.52
13. Eucalyptus citriodora - Eucalyptus citriodora 4.75
14. Eucalyptus globulus – 4.30
15. Eucalyptus smithii – 4.60
16. - Eucalyptus radiata
4.00
17. Fennel, sweet - Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce 5.5
Aroma 201
18. Fir - Abies alba 3.99
19. Frankincense - Boswellia carteri $11.00
20. Geranium - Pelargonium graveolens $15.90
21. Ginger - Zingiber officinale $ 7.50
22. Grapefruit - Citrus paradis $4.58
23. Helichrysum/Immortelle - Helichrysum italicum / Helichrysum angustifolium $ 63.00
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24. Hyssop - Hyssopus officinalis 7.07
25. Jasmine - Jasminum officinale / J. officinalis / J.grandiflorum -82.00
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27. Juniper Berry - Juniperus communis -7.99
28. Bay Laurel - Laurus nobilis -7.80
29. Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia / Lavandula officinalis / Lavandula vera 13.78
30. Lavandin - Lavandula x intermedia 5.58
31. Lavender, spike - Lavandula latifolia 4.76
32. Lavender, maritime - Lavandula stoechas
33. Lemon - Citrus limonum / Citrus limon 4.78
34. Lemongrass - Cymbopogon citratus (West Indian); Cymbopogon flexuosus (East Indian) 4.78
35. Lime - Citrus aurantifolia / Citrus medica -4.78
36. Linden Blossom - Tilia vulgaris / Tilia europaea
Aroma 301
37. Litsea Cubeba - Litsea cubeba 4.98
38. Mandarin - Citrus reticulata 5.78
39. Mandarin / Citrus nobilis 5.00
40. Manuka - Leptospermum scoparium (tri-ketone chemotypes only)
41. Marjoram, sweet - Origanum marjorana 7.74
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42. Melissa, true - Melissa officinalis 49.58
43. Myrrh - Commiphora myrrha / Commiphora molmol 15.00
44. Myrtle - Myrtus communis Myrtle - Myrtus communis 15.26 45. Neroli - Citrus aurantium var.
amara (flos.) 49.85
46. Niaouli - Melaleuca viridiflora / Melaleuca quinquenervia 3.00
47. Orange, sweet - Citrus sinensis Orange, bitter - Citrus aurantium var. amara (per.) 3.92
48. Palmarosa - Cymbopogon martinii 7.80
49. Patchouli - Pogostemon cablin / Pogostemon patchouli 7.75
50. Peppermint - Mentha piperita 5.45
51. Petitgrain - Citrus aurantium var . amara (fol.) 5.52
Aroma 401
52. Pine Needle - Pinus sylvestris
4.74
53. Ravensara ( Ravensara aromatica ) and Ravintsara ( Cinnamomum camphora ct 1,8-cineole ). 3.70
54. Rose - Rosa damascena 40.00
55. Rosa centifolia 82.25
56. Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis 4.64
57. Rosewood - Aniba rosaeodora 13.20
58. Sage, common - Salvia officinalis 5.92
59. Sandalwood - Santalum album 50.00
60. Spikenard - Nardostachys jatamansi 8.14
61. Tarragon - Artemisia dracunculus 5.00
62. Tea Tree - Melaleuca alternifolia 4.36
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63. Thyme, sweet & red - Thymus vulgaris (chemotypes alcohol and phenolic) 11.00
64. Vetiver - Vetiveria zizanioides 5.18
65. Yarrow - Achillea millefolium 21.00 66. Ylang Ylang - Cananga odorata 11.60
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3 ml, 5ml, 10mL will be supplied – 20.00 plus will be 5mL, 21.00 will 3 mL.
All will be supplied in 10mL cobalt blue bottle for maximum protection.
Keep cool, dry area. A bottle box comes with these oils for favorites used often - free.
Fragrant strips supplied extra cost.
Only 60 pure essential oils supplied for course requirements.
TOTAL: $1082.00 X5% = $1136.61 discount with full order
Individual courses:
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Aroma 101: No 1 to No 17 prices are: 202.84 x 5% GST = 212.98
 Aroma 201: 18 to 36 prices are:
295.17 x 5% =309.87
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Aroma 301: 37 to 51 prices are:
171.37 x5% = 179.93
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Aroma 401: 52 t0 66 prices are: 270.69 x 5% = 284.23
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