by Tony Burfield A.B.P., M.I. Biol., C.I.
with a forward by Sylla Sheppard-Hanger
Natural Aromatic Materials: Odours and Origins
by Tony
Burfield
A.B.P., M.I. Biol., C.I.
with a forward by Sylla
Sheppard-Hanger
(pub. Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, Tampa 2000)
This
major work is the result of more than ten years of data compilation and is a
comprehensive account of over 500 essential oils, absolutes and other aromatic
extracts from natural sources, covering the natural aromatic materials presently
and formerly in used in perfumery, aromatherapy and in flavourings.
The
first section of the book includes a well-referenced and up-to-date section on
many aspects of olfaction, training in odour analysis, and methods of odour
assessment.
This
is followed by a section covering the technicalities of extraction methods in
raw materials processing.
·
the complete and elaborate odour profiles of the individual raw
materials,
·
their geographic origins,
·
top-note and dry-down descriptions,
·
information on methods of extraction and preparation,
·
production status and botanical origin
·
taxonomy details - all topics being comprehensively referenced
throughout.
Selected
analytical references are also provided where they specifically reflect on odour
characteristics and interpretation.
A
glossary, abbreviations index and conversion table of common name to (Latin)
botanical name is found at the end of the book.
Order in UK/Europe (cheque, bankers order etc.) price
is £100 + £15 post & packing from:
Tony Burfield,
AIA UK
The White House,
3, Chestnut Road,
Yardley
Gobion,
Northants NN12 7TW
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