Description
Book SynopsisFrom two of the leading voices in aromatherapy, Amy Galper and Jade Shutes, The Aromatherapy Companion is a concise and essential version of their popular Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy. Essentials oils have been used across all world cultures for thousands of years. While the popularity of aromatherapy has endured, the methods and applications of the craft have evolved.
The Aromatherapy Companion is the
modern practitioner’s guide to working with the most essential aromatherapy and essential oils for healing and wellness.
Using techniques developed over decades of teaching, you will
learn the science of aromatherapy and how essentials oils interact with our sense of smell, brain pathways, and skin. The guide also includes
over 35 plant profiles, plus
recipes and blends for health and beauty. Included are
remedies for digestive health, immunity, women’s health concerns, and more, such as
Trade Review"Easy to navigate... Appreciated is the book’s discussion on the potential dangers of using essential oils...Both experienced users of essential oils and novices will likely find this good entry-level book useful." * Library Journal *
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1. INTRODUCTION TO ESSENTIAL OILS
2. THE ESSENTIAL OILS
Circulatory System Black Pepper, Cypress, Juniper Berry, Rose, Valerian
Digestive System Angelica Root, Bergamot, Fingerroot, Roman Chamomile, Coriander Seed, Ginger, Grapefruit, Sweet Orange, Peppermint, Mandarin, Pink Pepper
Musculoskeletal System Bergamot Mint, Himalayan Cedarwood, Katafray, Plai, Vetiver, Laurel, Lemongrass, Clary Sage, Jasmine Absolute, Ylang Ylang, Blue Gum Eucalyptus, Balsam Fir, Inula, Green Myrtle, Niaouli, Pinyon Pine, Rosemary, Saro, Hemlock Spruce, Blue Tansy, Sweet Marjoram, German Chamomilev, Cape Chamomile, Cistus, Copaiba, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Yarrow, Petitgrain, Thyme
3. EXPANDING YOUR APOTHECARY
4. BODY CARE APPLICATIONS
5. DIFFUSION AND INHALATION
6. BLENDING BEYOND RECIPES
Acknowledgments
About The Authors
Index
