Easy Essential Oil Chemistry
Understand essential oil chemistry without overwhelm. Learn how molecules create aroma, safety, and therapeutic effects, so you can blend with confidence and use oils effectively in practical daily use.
This is a beginner-friendly course designed to make essential oil chemistry simple and approachable. Based on Jimm Harrison’s Bastyr University certificate program, it gently introduces how essential oils work by clearly connecting their structure, effects, and everyday uses. With the help of the Structure–Effect Diagram, students learn an easy, practical way to understand oils—so chemistry feels less intimidating and more empowering.
Course curriculum
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Welcome to the course!
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Module 1: Basic Chemistry
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Module 2: Chemistry of Life and Plants
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Module 3: Secondary Metabolites
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Module 4: Multi-Target Action of Essential Oils
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Module 5: Essential Oil Chemistry Molecular Groups
About this course
- $295.00
- 24 lessons
- Self-paced with lifetime access
- 10-hr Certificate Course
- Available in 3mos installment in Peso
Learning Objectives
In this stand-alone course, you will learn how to:
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Understand essential oil chemistry as a holistic system, not isolated facts.
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Use the Structure–Effect Diagram to guide therapeutic oil selection.
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Read and interpret GC/MS reports without needing a chemistry background.
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Apply chemistry to formulation, safety decisions, and real-world practice.
Let's Demystify Chemistry
Essential oil chemistry made simple and practical with Jimm Harrison. Learn how key compounds influence aroma, safety, and therapeutic effects—so you can choose, blend, and use essential oils with clarity and confidence.
Core Instructor
Jimm Harrison
Jimm Harrison is an essential oil therapist, educator, and consultant with over 30 years of experience in spa, wellness, and professional education. He created and taught the Essential Oil and Aromatherapy Certificate Program at Bastyr University and has trained practitioners across the U.S. and internationally.
His work focuses on plant-based therapeutic systems, essential oil chemistry, scent therapy, biophilia, and receptor-level science.
Jimm works as a visiting expert for spas, resorts, retreats, and corporate wellness programs, and consults on signature scent development, treatment protocols, and plant-based product formulation.
