FLORIHANA ADVANCED MEDICAL AROMATHERAPY COURSE
LEVEL 1

DAY ONE with Rhiannon Harris

Morning: Aromatherapy fundamentals

What is aromatherapy? How does it work?

Aromatherapy as a global therapy, comparative study of differing aromatherapy styles around the world. Traditional Anglosaxon style vs French medical style aromatherapy.

Overview of methods of administration of essential oils: cutaneous, inhalation, olfaction, oral, sublingual, rectal, vaginal...

Essential definitions: Aromatherapy, Aroma Chology, essential oil, aromatic extract, chemotype, hydrolat, hybrid etc.

Afternoon: Essential oil fundamentals

Where, why and how essential oils are produced in the plant

The influence of botanic identification, origin, harvest and extraction methods on composition and quality of essential oils

Overview of essential oil chemistry

Overview of aromatic pharmacology

Criteria for quality, safety, handling and storage.

DAY TWO with Dr Jean-Jacques Dewitte (interpreted by RH)

Morning: The patient and his illness

Introduction: Aromatherapy to help the sick person. The terrain concept.

Study of some essential oils that are indispensable for beginning to work in aromatherapy (I):

  • Lavandula officinalis
  • Rosmarinus officinalis 1,8-cineole and bornylacetate/verbenone chemotypes
  • Matricaria recutita
  • Chamaemelum nobile

Concepts of psycho-neuro-endocrinology: the bipolarity of the patient and his treatment with essential oils.

Concepts of imbalance in the patient: from inflammation to sclerosis and treatment with essential oils.

The three dimensions of man: physical, emotional and mental and their relationship with essential oils.

Study of some essential oils that are indispensable for beginning to work in aromatherapy (II):

  • Mentha x piperita
  • Cupressus sempervirens
  • Origanum majorana
  • Laurus nobilis
  • Pinus sylvestris

Afternoon: The immune system: verifier of identity

The immune system and the microbe

Study of some essential oils that are specific in treatment of infection:

Thymus vulgaris thymol, and linalol chemotypes

  • Satureja montana
  • Origanum majorana

Treatment of rhinitis, acute and chronic sinusitis with brief introduction to:

  • Myrtus communis
  • Eucalyptus radiata

Treatment of throat infections.

Study of essential oils that are specific for the immune system:

  • Melaleuca alternifolia
  • Melaleuca quinquenervia viridiflorol chemotype
  • Thymus satureoides borneol chemotype
  • Boswellia carterii

DAY THREE  with Dr Jean-Jacques Dewitte (interpreted by RH)

Morning: The immune system: verifier of identity (continued)

Treatment of acute, chronic and asthmatiform bronchitis with brief introduction to:

  • Eucalyptus globulus
  • Hyssopus officinalis and Hyssopus montana

Treatment of urinary infections, acute and chronic cystitis

Treatment of genital infections: leucorrhea, vaginitis, metritis

Treatment of herpes infections and shingles with brief introduction to:

  • Cinnamomum camphora ct 1,8-cineole

Concepts of autoimmune diseases and their treatment. (I) with brief introduction to:

  • Helichrysum italicum
  • Cistus ladaniferus

Afternoon:The digestive system: energetic metabolism at the service of the evolution of self.

Pathophysiology of the digestive system

Study of some Apiaceae essential oils that are specific to digestion:

  • Pimpinella anisum
  • Foeniculum vulgare
  • Carum carvi
  • Cuminum cyminum
  • Coriandrum sativum

Treatment of gastric pathologies: dyspepsia, gastritis, gastroduodenal ulcer, travel sickness, with brief introduction to:

  • Zingiber officinale
  • Elettaria cardamomum
  • Curcuma longa

Study of some essential oils:

  • Ocimum basilicum
  • Artemisia dracunculus
  • Anethum graveolens
  • Citrus limon

DAY FOUR with Dr Jean-Jacques Dewitte (interpreted by RH)

Morning:The digestive system: energetic metabolism at the service of the evolution of self (continued).

Treatment of intestinal pathologies, diarrhoea, constipation, colitis, with brief introduction to:

  • Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark
  • Eugenia caryophyllata bud

Treatment of parasitic infections with brief introduction to:

Treatment of hepatic inflammation with brief introduction to:

  • Daucus carota

Drainage and detoxification, study of essential oils:

  • Levisticum officinalis
  • Juniperus communis berry

Treatment of autoimmune diseases (II)

Afternoon: The central nervous system, the centre of command at the service of self

Physiopathology of nervous system diseases

Study of some citrus essential oils:

  • Citrus reticulata
  • Citrus aurantium var amara flower
  • Citrus aurantium var. amara. leaf

Treatment of depression

Treatment of stress and anxiety with brief introduction to:

  • Melissa officinalis
  • Cananga odorata

Treatment of insomnia

DAY FIVE with Dr Jean-Jacques Dewitte (interpreted by RH) and Alain Durante

Morning

Harvesting of Lavandula angustifolia + Observation of the FLORIHANA distillation method "Flash detente"
- the distillation technique and method to obtain various products
- how to obtain the hydrolates, rich in essential oils
- how to obtain the maximum yield of an essential oil

Afternoon: Synthesis of the class and application

Interactive study of some clinical cases with development of formulae, selecting the right galenic forms and doses.

With regards to influenza in general and in particular avian ‘flu: preventative measures and treatment model: this aspect will be worked on in the form of group discussion.

Dates

From August 6th to August 10th 2007

Daily schedule

8:30 10:00
10:15 12:00
Lunch break
13:30 - 15:00
15:15 - 17:00

Teachers

The teachers are: Dr Jean-Jacques Dewitte and Rhiannon Harris

Remarks

Very beautifull and natural location with a lot of wild Lavender.
Easy international flight connection with Nice airport in south of France.
The course will be translated from French to English

Jasmin festival in Grasse city from august 3rd to 5th

Course, maximum 25 students.

Facilities

Hotel Des Parfums*** in Grasse city
Single room with bath + wc = 63.60 euros (US$ 85.00 - JPY 10 000 – CNY 655 -  £ 43.00)

Breakfast is included

Twin room with bath + wc (per person) = 36.60 euros (US$ 49.00 - JPY 5 800 – CNY 377 -  £ 25,00)*
Breakfast is included

More info about Hotel Des Parfums*** : www.hoteldesparfums.com

Exchange rate for information only

Fee & how to register

Euros 790.00 (US$ 1050.00 - JPY 124 000 – CNY 8 125 - £ 536.00) Exchange rate for information only

Included: 5 days course, materials for the studies, transportation from Hotel to the distillery
Not included: Hotel fee, air ticket, meals

How to register : please send your name and address at info@florihana.com and we will contact you within 24 hours to confirm your registration. We will need a 20% deposit no later than May 15th (Visa or Master card).

To contact us:
Ph : 33 493 090609 / Fax : 33 493 098685 / email : info@florihana.com