Websites
National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists
This organization is an educational, nonprofit agency dedicated to enhancing public awareness of the benefits of true aromatherapy and promoting academic standards in aromatherapy education and practice.
Aromatherapy Registration Council
This website gives information on the registration examination for aromatherapists and provides a register of qualified aromatherapists.
International Journal of Aromatherapy
This website has a section on journals containing peer-reviewed research on essential oils
International Council for Aromatic and Medicinal Plant (ICMAP)
The Council’s objective is to promote international understanding and cooperation between national and international organizations on the role of medicinal and aromatic plants in science, medicine and industry, and to improve the exchange of information between them.
Books
Here are some good, reliable books:
Wildwood, Chrissie. The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy. (1996). Healing Arts Press. This is the best all round overview of essential oils.
Price, Shirley. Aromatherapy for Common Ailments. (1991). Gaia Books. Simple, easy to use organization by ailment, along with good profiles of oils.
Tisserand., Maggie. Aromatherapy for Women. (1996). Healing Arts Press. Simple and easy to use with good recipes.
Schnaubelt, Kurt. Advanced Aromatherapy. (1998). Healing Arts Press. A good book for the serious student.
Mojay, Gabriel. Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit. (2000). Healing Arts Press. Excellent for the emotional aspect.
