Course Number

AROMA 504

The Aroma 504 Materia Medica includes the study of the therapeutic uses, active constituents, methods of administration, and cautions and contraindications for each of the essential oils studied; oils are studied alphabetically.

The focus of the ACHS Aromatherapy Department is holistic aromatology. Holistic aromatology focuses on restoration of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health through the application of essential oils. We use the terms “aromatherapy” and “aromatology” interchangeably throughout the program. All healing modalities offered by ACHS focus on the holistic approach. Our philosophy is that only by taking care of the whole person—the physical, emotional, and spiritual—can health and wellness occur.

Learning Outcomes

Identify, discuss, and safely use the 23 organic or wildcrafted essential oils studied, including: Botanical information, identification, sources,historical uses, parts used, cultivation, harvesting, production, characteristics, active constituents, therapeutic actions, medicinal uses, evidence-based uses, household uses, perfumery, recommended doses, cautions and contraindications, regulatory status, and formulas.

Create lifestyle plans and aromatherapy programs to support optimal health.

Identify, describe, and discuss appropriate and safe uses of a full range of administrative methods for the oils studied.

Demonstrate the ability to research and write a case study on aromatherapy.

Discuss the concepts in evaluating the validity of aromatherapy research.

Identify the components of a literature review and the process involved in locating and accessing appropriate research.

Demonstrate the ability to research and write an in-depth literature review on a specific aromatherapy hypothesis.

Build on skills acquired in Aroma 503 and continue to learn to interpret and evaluate aromatherapy research

Required Course Pack:

AROMA 504 Practical Lab Kit - This kit includes the following supplies:
- The following essential oils: Anise Pimpinella anisum, Basil ct. Linalool Ocimum basilicum, Bay Laurus nobilis, Benzoin Resinoid Styrax tonkinensis, Black Pepper Piper nigrum, Cajuput Melaleuca leucadendron, Cardamom Elettaria cardamomum, Carrot Seed Daucus carota, Cedarwood Atlas Cedrus atlantica, Cedarwood Virginia Juniperus virginiana, Cinnamon Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Cistus Cistus ladaniferus (2 ml bottle), Clove Bud Syzygium aromaticum, Coriander Coriandrum sativum, Cypress Cupressus sempervirens, Elemi Canarium luzonicum, Fennel Foeniculum vulgare, Fir Needle Abies balsamea, Garlic Allium sativum, Grapefruit Citrus paradisi
- Disposable 3 ml Pipettes (20)
- 25 ml Glass Beaker (1)
- Glass Stirring Rod (1)
- 5 ml amber bottles with cap and orifice reducer (22)