Book Description
Interest in aromatherapy has burgeoned over the last few years, as people have realised that the vibrant energy of plants, contained in the oils distilled from them, can improve the quality of our lives in many ways.
Going much further than many of the basic guides available today, this book has been written for those who wish to delve deeper into the world of aromatherapy. It includes:
- Extraction methods for obtaining essential oils
- The nature of different carrier oils
- Therapeutic oils versus perfume oils
- Plant families and the therapeutic qualities of their essential oils
- Plant families and the therapeutic qualities of their essential oils
- The chemistry of essential oils
- The relationship between components of essential oils and their effects on the body
- How to use essential oils for health, pleasure and enjoyment
- Safety of and contraindications for essential oils
From the Publisher
A detailed compendium by the bestselling author of Practical Aromatherapy, this is an essential resource for those who want to learn and practice aromatherapy themselves.
About the Author
Shirley Price is one of the world’s leading aromatherapists and author of the best-selling ‘Practical Aromatherapy’.
