Integrating Clinical Aromatherapy in Palliative Care

The most authoritative text to date for the specialist aromatherapy world...a detailed, empathetic and dedicated path that stems from a place of rich experience, knowledge and the unwavering determination to keep the patient at the heart of every therapeutic encounter. -- Rhiannon Lewis, International Journal of Clinical Aromatherapy Carol Rose carefully constellates within these pages a vital resource of clinical wisdom and compassionate expertise in aromatic palliative care. This labour of love - in terms of both practice and scholarship - is a professional object lesson in contemporary clinical aromatherapy, and will enrich and empower the aromatherapy student and clinical practitioner alike. Unreservedly recommended! -- Gabriel Mojay, Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy This holistic, integrative resource needs to be read by every palliative care clinician. Truly inspiring. -- Jenny Coleman RN, cancer support nurse specialist Carol Rose draws on her extensive clinical experience to create a bridge between research and its applications, while keeping the individual's unique narrative at the core of all aromatherapeutic interventions. This beautifully written book transcends symptom management in the clinical domain, and it is grounded in an uncompromisingly holistic philosophy, evident in the inspiring case studies. This book will empower those experiencing cancer and terminal illness, and also their families, loved ones and caregivers, at all stages of their journey and beyond - but most importantly, Carol Rose's words will touch your heart. -- Jennifer Peace Rhind, writer, author and essential oils consultant