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RJ Buckle Associates, LLC is associated with three clinical aromatherapy books written by Dr. Buckle. The best-known is Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare (Elsevier, December 2014), described on rjbuckle.com as the first totally peer-reviewed, evidence-based clinical text on aromatherapy. The same book received the 2015 ABC James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award — the first aromatherapy book to receive that award. Two earlier titles, Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Practice (2003) and Clinical Aromatherapy in Nursing (1997), are also listed.
The three books at a glance
| Book | Year | Publisher / note |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare | 2014 (December) | Elsevier; described as the first fully peer-reviewed, evidence-based clinical aromatherapy text; won the 2015 ABC James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award |
| Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Practice | 2003 | Listed on rjbuckle.com |
| Clinical Aromatherapy in Nursing | 1997 | Listed on rjbuckle.com |
Why the 2014 book is the one usually cited
If you are looking for the authoritative title connected to RJ Buckle Associates, it is Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare. Two details from the site explain why it is treated as a reference point:
- Peer review and evidence basis. The site states it was the first totally peer-reviewed, evidence-based clinical text on aromatherapy, which matters if you need a source written for licensed health professionals rather than general-interest aromatherapy.
- Award recognition. The 2015 ABC James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award was, per the site, the first time an aromatherapy book received it.
The earlier books sit in the same clinical line: Clinical Aromatherapy in Nursing (1997) predates the others, and Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Practice (2003) sits between them.
Choosing which book fits your need
- You want the most current clinical reference: start with the 2014 Elsevier title.
- You are tracing the development of clinical aromatherapy in nursing: the 1997 and 2003 titles show the earlier stages of the same body of work.
- You need a citable, peer-reviewed source for professional practice: the site's own description points to the 2014 book as the one meeting that standard.
Where to confirm details
The book list and the descriptions above come from rjbuckle.com, which also hosts the organization's course information, including clinical aromatherapy courses for licensed health professionals and 'M' Technique® courses. For current availability, editions, or pricing, check the publisher (Elsevier) or a bookseller, since the site itself does not list prices.