The Complete Illustrated Guide to Aromatherapy: A Practical Approach to the Use of Essential Oils for Health & Well-being
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (576 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1852309873 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great Book! M. North I was actually surprised by two things:1. The fact that I have a now vast and still growing library of books on Aromatherapy and Essential Oils (Including from authors like Worwood, Cooksley, Schnaubelt and Tisserand) yet I now find myself reaching for this one more than some of these other authors.2. The negative reviews of others.I guess my expectations were different. While it is an Encyclopeia which should make it a valuble reference source,. Lots of oils, not much therapeutic info. StarlightSyren Lists many, many essential oils with lots of technical info and some nice sketches, but lacks much info on aromatherapy usage. When it gets past chemical makeup and history of the plant, the information is very sparse. Was very disappointed as the book looked great when I first got it, but on trying to use it kept finding myself having to go to other resources to get more therapeutic info on the oils.. An excellent book if you're just getting started with essential oils MeeshaMichelle This is an excellent book and I highly recommend it! If you're just starting out with essential oils I recommend this book. This book talks about some of the most common essential oils and also some of the most complex essential oils. She also lists all the safety information for each essential oil as well which is a huge Plus!! She talks about the origin of each essential oil, the plant parts that are used, dilutions and what other essential oi
. But the aromatic remedies for everything from athlete's foot and arthritis to varicose veins is what makes this book supremely useful for family health. The "complete" in the title is key--besides covering the history and chemistry behind of the art of aromatherapy, you'll find tips for using aromatherapy for cosmetic and medicinal purposes--in oils, creams, steams, potpourri, perfumes, and flower waters. Julia Lawless has established herself as a worldwide authority on aromatherapy, and this book showcases her knowledge among gorgeous color photos. The book finishes with a very handy index of essential oils, with half a page devoted to each, featuring safety data, identifying photos of the plant, and thorough lists of characteristics and actions. A large chunk of the book is devoted to massage techniques--sensual
An illustrated encyclopedia of remedies and techniques that covers every application of aromatherapy from cosmetic and clinical aromatherapy to perfumery.