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Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils in Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health and Well Being

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Author : Julia Lawless
Binding : Paperback
EAN : 9780007145188
ISBN : 0007145187
Label : Thorsons
Manufacturer : Thorsons
Number of pages : 224
Publication date : 2002-07-01
Publisher : Thorsons
Title : Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils in Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health and Well Being
Languages : Array
Number of items : 1
Studio : Thorsons

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Synopsis
This handbook, used by aromatherapists all over the world, contains A-Z listing of an enormous, internationally relevant, range of 193 aromatic plants. Chapters also cover; the history of aromatherapy and herbalism; how aromatic plants work on your body and mind; how to make your own blends; and uses for oils in the home. For each plant the following information is provided: common name, Latin name, botanical plant family; synonyms - other common names used; general description - what it looks like; distribution - where it's found; other species - related plants; herbal folk tradition - traditional uses; actions - what it's good for; extraction - how the oil is extracted; characteristics - what the oil looks like, and which other oils it blends well with; principal constituents - what it's made from; and safety information.

Customer reviews

review by: pat@patriciataylor.demon.co.uk date: 2008-08-22 rating:

A Massage Therapist's Bible
This is an extremely well put-together and comprehensive book for any therapist using essential oils. I refer to it constantly and really enjoy all the details about the history of the use of plants and oils. I would not be without it.

review by: mercurytouch date: 2006-03-14 rating:

Well recomended!
Was recommended this book by a friend. It's the most complete one I've seen! Very good for reference too. It's so easy to understand what can be mixed with what and how to use the oils and even extract the oils!
I'm a beginner at all this but this is a great alround book! The only down side I would say is that I use another book to make sure that the plant I want is correct for there is no colour in the pictures.
Hope this helps. Take care all!

review by: zaunreiterin13 date: 2006-02-05 rating:

well structured
a well desingned and structured book also interesting for herbalism. all oils are listed in alphabetical order by their commen name but can also be found by the plants latin name. it includes herbs which should not be used in aroma therapie for information purpose only which can be usefull for general herb use and herbal remedies. very good book.

review by: wyrdbanana date: 2003-08-28 rating:

Vital for Beginners and Experienced Practitioners
The book covers everything from the extraction of oils to exploring the properties of the most commonly used oils in aromatherapy. Concisely written, the book provides a comprehensive resource that you will find yourself turning to for guidance again and again. Highly recommended to new comers to the art of aromatherapy as it covers a wide range of material that is useful for those just starting out.

review by: ilisarees date: 2003-05-06 rating:

essential
Having read this book i would definately rate it as an essentail for any one who has a serious interest in aromatherapy or wishes to study it.Each oil has a whole page dedicated to it, with all the information you could need about it on there, in clearly marked groups, which contain everything from cautions to exraction methods. A definate must have!!!!!!!

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