Aroma Essentials

Foundations of Aromatherapy & Herbs

If you've been wanting to use essential oils or are using them and want to know more about them, - this is the perfect course for you!

Immerse yourself in this easy to understand foundation course where you will learn about essential oils and hydrosols as well as carrier oils and formulations.

We cover the art vs science with comprehensive chemistry as well as activities to help you blend.

The course covers the history of herbs, aromatherapy, profiles on a range of essential oils,hydrosols, safety information, the art of smelling, learning to blend and a range of formulations, recipes and videos.

This is a self paced course available for 12 months and offers quizzes so you can check your knowledge along the way.

This course is introductory and for personal informational purposes only. This is perfect for families, wellness advocates and coaches who want some professional information to understand the oils they are selling.

We intend to keep uploading similar courses so you can continue to build on your knowledge. Our intention is that we will offer an accredited certificate course.

Praise for this course:

Fantastic Learning Opportunity

Effie Tolis

Laura has an endless wealth of knowledge. This course allows the beginner aromatherapist to learn not only the basics but so much more about Aromatherapy, Es...

Laura has an endless wealth of knowledge. This course allows the beginner aromatherapist to learn not only the basics but so much more about Aromatherapy, Essential Oils and their usages and the endless possibilities of how to incorporate them in your everyday routine. These are just some of the topics that are covered in this comprehensive online course. I have thoroughly enjoyed it and have learnt so much and have broaden my knowledge with regards to Aromatherapy. An informative course with the bonus of completing it at your own pace. Thank you for this amazing learning experience.

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Excellent introductory course to aromatherapy

Karen Marston

I absolutely loved this course and found it very helpful to learn how to incorporate essential oils and hydrosols into both mine and my familys life safely a...

I absolutely loved this course and found it very helpful to learn how to incorporate essential oils and hydrosols into both mine and my familys life safely and effectively. I also really enjoyed learning about the individual oils and their constituents, which helped me to understand what the oils actually do. I highly recommend this course for people who want a better understanding of essential oils as Laura is an excellent teacher and a wealth of knowledge!

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About your teacher

Director

Laura A'Bell

Laura made her first flower essences and perfumes at the tender age of 8 whilst gardening with her Grandmother. After growing up in the UK with a wildcrafting family she moved to Australia. Her travels through the Australian desert in the late 1990's inspired her to commence her training in natural health where she started her aromatherapy and natural medicine training. In 2000 she created an organic botanical skin care company called Sevenly which was a feature at Melbourne markets such as CERES. In 2015 she founded Harriet Herbery, a cruelty free botanical skin care & aromatics company. She founded The Apothecary Box, a monthly subscription box containing essential oils, herbs, seeds, crystals and other exciting items for people to build their own apothecary. This is complemented with online blogs and training. Laura has been running workshops for close to ten years in herbal medicine, distilling and aromatics. She is postgraduate qualified with business and communications and has vast experience in teaching workshops and courses. In addition, Laura is qualified with Aromatherapy Diplomas, Aromatic Medicine and specialist Hydrosols certification. She has also undertaken western herbal medicine and naturopathy training.

Course Curriculum

1
- Welcome from the Director of Education
- Student Membership - Alliance of International Aromatherapists
2
- Introduction
- How to Complete this Course
- Join our Student Support Forum
- Supply List
- Health Disclaimer
3
- Materia Medica - Understanding Plants
- Learning to smell
- ACTIVITY - The art of smelling
- Diluting essential oils
- Methods of Extraction
- The Art of Blending
- Aromatic Blending
- ACTIVITY - Blending your oils
- Assessment - Discovering Essential Oils
- Understanding the Categories
4
- Safety Notes
- Safety Cards
5
- Aromatic Notes
- Methods of Application - How to Use Essential Oils
- The Olfactory System
- Dermal Route
- Quality of Oils
- Blending Essential Oils
- Sustainability of Essential Oils
- Using Essential Oils
6
- Anatomy & Physiology (AP)
7
- Introduction to Chemistry of Essential Oils
- Aromatic Chemistry - Understanding the Functional Groups (Webinar)
- Relationship with Essential Oil Effects and Chemical Structures
- Chemistry Activity
- Further Chemistry Links
- Referential Charts
8
- Carrier Oils
- Apricot Kernel Oil
- Avocado Oil
- Coconut Oil (Fractionated)
- Jojoba Oil
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Herbal Infused Oils
9
- Bergamot - Citrus aurantium var. bergamia
- Chamomile (Roman) - Anthemis nobilis
- Copaiba - Copabifera officinalis
- Clary Sage - Salvia sclarea L.
- Eucalyptus - Eucalyptus globulus
- Fragonia - Agonis fragrans
- Frankincense - Boswelia Serrata
- Grapefruit - Citrus Paradisi
- Lavender - Lavandula Augustifolia
- May Chang - Litsea Cubeba
- Myrrh - Commiphora myrrha
- Peppermint - Mentha Piperita
- Sandalwood - Santalum Spicatum
- Sweet Orange
- Activity - Understanding Essential Oils & Plants
- Quiz 4
10
- Using essential oils for subtle aromatherapy
- Vibrational Energy & Subtle Aromatherapy
- The Chakra System
- Becoming Aware of our Energy
11
- What are Hydrosols?
- Lavender Hydrosol
- Roman Chamomile
- Cornflower
- Immortelle
12
- Formulation: Inhaler for sinus
- Formulation: Black Drawing Salve for splinters
- Formulation: Creating a herb infused oil
- Formulation: Roller bottle for headaches
- Formulation: Make a refreshing summer atomiser
- Formulation: Making a Massage Oil
- Making a Personal Inhaler
- Herbal Salve Formulations
- Formulation - Head Lice Prevention & Treatment
13
- Case Studies - What are They?
- Case Study Sample Template
- Case Study Example 1
14
- Recommended Books
- Glossary of Terms - Terminology of Key Actions
- Aromatic Research
15
- How to Complete this Course