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Book SynopsisDiscover the power of essential oils to enhance holistic health and wellbeing.
Aroma has a potent, positive influence on the brain, promoting physical and mental healing. Neal''s Yard Remedies: Essential Oils is a unique, stunningly illustrated guide to the properties and uses of 86 essential oils from basil to ylang-ylang. Try 30 home remedies and essential oil recipes, learn how to apply them safely, and create essential oil combinations to treat common ailments. Plus, make feel-good, fragrant products for the body and home using techniques such as blending, aromatherapy massage, and steam inhalation, alongside natural beauty treatments.
Written by the experts, Neal''s Yard Remedies: Essential Oils will bring the rejuvenating benefits of aromatherapy into your life.
Trade Review[F]amiliarise yourself with the healing properties of essential oils * Psychologies *
Homeopath and Naturopath Susan Curtis has dedicated her life's work to promoting natural health and natural ways of life ... here she shares some of her discoveries in this bible of home remedies. * The Green Parent *
Table of Contents
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Understanding essential oils
- 1: What are essential oils?
- 2: How essential oils work
- 3: How essential oils are extracted
- 4: Choosing essential oils
- 5: Where do oils come from?
- 3: Using essential oils
- 1: How essential oils enter the body
- 2: Applying essential oils
- 3: Storing essential oils
- 4: Using essential oils safely
- 4: A – Z of essential oils
- 1: Mimosa
- 2: Yarrow
- 3: Buchu
- 4: Fragonia
- 5: Lemon verbena
- 6: Galangal
- 7: Dill
- 8: Angelica
- 9: Rosewood
- 10: Tarragon
- 11: Mugwort
- 12: Birch
- 13: Frankincense
- 14: Ylang ylang
- 15: Elemi
- 16: Caraway
- 17: Cedarwood
- 18: Camphor
- 19: Cinnamon
- 20: Cistus
- 21: Lime
- 22: Neroli
- 23: Petitgrain
- 24: Bergamot
- 25: Lemon
- 26: Grapefruit
- 27: Mandarin
- 28: Orange
- 29: Myrrh
- 30: Coriander
- 31: Cumin
- 32: Cypress
- 33: Lemongrass
- 34: Palmarosa
- 35: Citronella
- 36: Carrot seed
- 37: Cardamom
- 38: Eucalyptus
- 39: Fennel
- 40: Wintergreen
- 41: Helichrysum
- 42: Star anise
- 43: Jasmine
- 44: Juniper
- 45: Bay laurel
- 46: Lavender
- 47: Manuka
- 48: Litsea
- 49: Chamomile
- 50: Tea tree
- 51: Cajuput
- 52: Niaouli
- 53: Lemon balm
- 54: Peppermint
- 55: Nutmeg
- 56: Myrtle
- 57: Basil
- 58: Marjoram
- 59: Oregano
- 60: Geranium
- 61: Parsley seed
- 62: Allspice
- 63: Pine
- 64: Black pepper
- 65: Patchouli
- 66: Tuberose
- 67: Ravensara, Ravintsara
- 68: Rose
- 69: Rosemary
- 70: Sage
- 71: Clary sage
- 72: Sandalwood
- 73: Summer savory
- 74: Benzoin
- 75: Clove
- 76: Tagetes
- 77: Thyme
- 78: Fenugreek
- 79: Valerian
- 80: Vanilla
- 81: Vetiver
- 82: Violet
- 83: Plai
- 84: Ginger
- 5: Base oils
- 6: Essential oil recipes
- 1: Blending essential oils
- 2: Perfect blends
- 3: Additional ingredients
- 4: Aromatherapy blends
- 5: Home and body fragrances
- 6: Pampering and beauty
- 7: Healing remedies
- 1: Digestive problems
- 2: Respiratory complaints
- 3: Circulatory problems
- 4: Fluid retention and urinary tract infections
- 5: Muscle and joint problems/general aches and pains
- 6: Skin and hair
- 7: Allergic reactions
- 8: Mind and wellbeing
- 9: Women’s health
- 10: Men’s health
- 11: First aid
- 12: Treatment charts
- 8: Glossary
- 9: Index
- 10: Resources
- 11: Acknowledgements
