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The Definitive A to Z Reference Guide to Aromatherapy Oils
A Comprehensive Guide to Aromatherapy, Herbalism, and Holistic Health Care
This easy-to-use volume lets you access essential information in a variety of ways with a Therapeutic Index, a Botanical Index, and Botanical Classifications, plus safety information.
Part I: An Introduction to Aromatics
Part I is a general introduction to aromatics, showing their changing role throughout history, from the ritual part they played in ancient civilizations, through medieval alchemy, to their modern day applications in aromatherapy, herbalism and perfumery.
Part II The Oils
Part II is a systematic survey of over 160 essential oils shown in alphabetical order according to the common name of the plants from which they are derived. Detailed information on each oil includes its botanical origins, herbal/folk tradition, odor characteristics, principal constituents and safety data, as well as its home and commercial uses.
Table of Contents
- Historical Roots
- Aromatherapy and Herbalism
- The Body - Actions and Applications
- How to use Essential Oils at Home
- Creative Blending
- A Guide to Aromatic Materials
Use This Book As A Concise Reference Guide to Aromatic Plants and Oils
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Botanical IndexFind the name of the plant or oil in the back of the book, where it is listed under: a) Its common name. b) Its Latin or botanical term. c) Its essential oil trade name. d) Or by its folk names: gum thus. |
Botanical ClassificationOther varieties of the plant or oil may be found in the Classification section under their common family name, along with their related species. |
Lavender, True (Lavandula angustifolia)Learn all about each species from the general descriptions, to where it is found, to related species, folk traditions, its uses and characteristics and safety. For example did you know A few drops of lavender in a hot foot bath has a marked influence in relieving fatigue. |
Use This Book As A Self-Help Manual on Aromatherapy
Therapeutic Index with Guidelines
Essential oils can be used to treat a wide range of common complaints with the most useful or readily available and commonly available oils for a particular condition are shown in italics.
How to Use Essential Oils at Home and Creative Blending
The various methods of application are indicated by the letters M, massage; C, compress; B, bath etc. Turn to How to Use Essential Oils at Home and Creative Blending provides detailed instructions on applications and how to make up a massage oil or compress, and how many drops of oil to use in a bath.
Ailments are grouped according to body parts
- Skin Care
- Circulation, Muscles and Joints
- Respiratory System
- Digestive System
- Genito-urinary and Endocrine Systems
- Immune System
- Nervous System
Use This Book As A Comprehensive Text Book
The Encyclopaedia of Essential Oils provides a wealth of information about the essential oils themselves in all their various aspects, including their perfumery and flavoring applications. It shows the development of aromatics through history and the relationship between essential oils and other herbal products. It defines different kinds of aromatic materials and their methods of extraction, giving up-to-date areas of production. In addition, it includes information on their chemistry, pharmacology and safety levels. The ‘Actions’ ascribed to each plant refer either to the properties of the whole herb, or to parts of it, or to the essential oil.
Difficult technical terms, mainly of a botanical or medical nature, are explained in the General Glossary at the end of the book.
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Awesome book!
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! I wanted an encyclopedia of essential oils for quick reference, opposed to flipping through my gigantic essential oil reference book. I had purchased another book on amazon but it didn't have nearly as much information on the essential oils as this book does. I bought the Encyclopedia Of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless. It doesn't have photographs , which is fine by me. Each oils profile contains the common name, family, synonyms (other names the plant may be called), general description, distribution (where the plant grows indigenous, and where it's cultivated), other species, herbal/folk tradition, actions (what it's best used for), extraction methods, characteristics (including color, scent, and perfume note), principal constituents, safety data (precautions), aromatherapy/home use, and other uses. It has common essential oils and rare ones as well, many more than the last book I purchased. I am very happy with this book, and wish I had ordered this one in the first place.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2016
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! I wanted an encyclopedia of essential oils for quick reference, opposed to flipping through my gigantic essential oil reference book. I had purchased another book on amazon but it didn't have nearly as much information on the essential oils as this book does. I bought the Encyclopedia Of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless. It doesn't have photographs , which is fine by me. Each oils profile contains the common name, family, synonyms (other names the plant may be called), general description, distribution (where the plant grows indigenous, and where it's cultivated), other species, herbal/folk tradition, actions (what it's best used for), extraction methods, characteristics (including color, scent, and perfume note), principal constituents, safety data (precautions), aromatherapy/home use, and other uses. It has common essential oils and rare ones as well, many more than the last book I purchased. I am very happy with this book, and wish I had ordered this one in the first place.
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Natalia S
Good book with all the basic knowledge about essential oils
Reviewed in Germany on November 29, 2021
Brito Júnior
Super satisfeito com a aquisição!
Reviewed in Brazil on April 22, 2019
Brito Júnior
Reviewed in Brazil on April 22, 2019
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