This module is fascinating and is really important. It will help us to be able to mix and blend essential oils for maximum therapeutic effect. This is the amazing and wonderful world of aromatic plants chemical components, also names as compounds and constituents. It doesn’t really matter which term you use as the all relate to essential oil molecules. For some the word chemistry can be a bit daunting and others may love it. This course covers everything we need to know now so don’t be afraid of it. Let it empower you and set you aside as a Clinical Aromatherapist. Being able to briefly about why essential oils work explain to your clients, colleagues, friends and family is impressive. We also recommend the book Essential Oils in Colour by Rosemary Caddy. This is a great little book that will help you easily identify chemical components of popular essential oils in a colour coded way if you are a visual learner. Essential oil chemistry shows us the incredible properties of essential oils. We will look at the basics of organic plant chemistry components and the magical powers of our wonderful oils. Example units include: Basic principles of organic chemistry Molecules and compounds Isomerism Basic hydrocarbons Chemical families
