Essential oils are one of the world's great untapped resources. This complete volume explains how to incorporate these ancient medicines of the earth into everyday life for personal care, physical and mental health, and a safe home environment. It gives more than 500 recipes using essential oils as alternatives to often toxic human-made health, beauty, and cleaning products.
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There are plenty of good books on herbs, and some of them devote a chapter to essential oils, but there's nothing comparable to Worwood's work. Her premise is different from other herbalists--she believes that the most effective way to use herbs medicinally is by external application or inhalation. Both methods allow the essential oil to enter the bloodstream without passing through the digestive tract. Her grasp of basic physiology is somewhat confused, but there's nothing dangerous in her suggestions. (Worwood runs an aromatherapy clinic in England and conducts research on aromatherapy.) Her book prescribes oils for everything from basic first aid and treating common ailments to natural cosmetics and body care, fragrance for the home and office, and cooking with essential oils. A good addition to alternative medicine collections.See also Susanne Fischer-Rizzi's Complete Aromatherapy Handbook , LJ 7/91.--Ed.
- Katharine Galloway Garstka, Intergraph Corp., Huntsville, Ala.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Katharine Galloway Garstka, Intergraph Corp., Huntsville, Ala.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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YOU DO NOT NEED to have worked with essential oils on a daily basis over many years to come to the realization that nature has provided mankind with a tremendously powerful and diverse materia medica. Read the first page
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Laura Jones
Format:Paperback
The first edition of this book came out in England in 1990 under the title The Fragrant Pharmacy. You only have to look at the contents and index to see it covers just about every aspect of aromatherapy, health and home. As a full-time professional aromatherapist it is my primary source of information, indeed, it is known "in the business" generally as "the bible of aromatherapy". I doubt there is an aromatherapist in the world who doesn't use this as their reference book, because it is profoundly practical - giving answers to questions you didn't think had any answers. Looking at the many books written after this, its clear where their ideas came from.
If you want practical advice, with detailed recipies and instructions, whether just for home use or professionally, this is the book you need. Every recipie that I have used from this book proved safe, and works, and I wouldn't say that about any other book on the market. I also know for a fact of several vets who routinely use the information in the animal chapter to beneficial effect. Check out her other titles, and you'll see this woman writes in depth - Fragrant Mind, Fragrant Heavens, Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child, Aromatherapy for the Beauty Therapist,and Aromantics (also known as Scents and Scentsuality). Worwood has done research on aromatherapy, and was once Chair of the Research Committee of the International Federation of Aromatherapists. She knows what she is talking about, having been a working clinical aromatherapist for years. In the aromatherapy world she has the highest respect because without her, well, what would there be ...?
If you want practical advice, with detailed recipies and instructions, whether just for home use or professionally, this is the book you need. Every recipie that I have used from this book proved safe, and works, and I wouldn't say that about any other book on the market. I also know for a fact of several vets who routinely use the information in the animal chapter to beneficial effect. Check out her other titles, and you'll see this woman writes in depth - Fragrant Mind, Fragrant Heavens, Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child, Aromatherapy for the Beauty Therapist,and Aromantics (also known as Scents and Scentsuality). Worwood has done research on aromatherapy, and was once Chair of the Research Committee of the International Federation of Aromatherapists. She knows what she is talking about, having been a working clinical aromatherapist for years. In the aromatherapy world she has the highest respect because without her, well, what would there be ...?
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By Rebecca of Amazon
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Format:Paperback
I was first introduced to essential oils when I went for a massage. Soon lavender oil became one of my favorite oils. This book will help research these healing oils and find out which ones can benefit you. One thing you should think about is the source for your oils. Not all sources are created equal. For an excellent source for these health giving oils, look for Reference Guide for Essential Oils by Connie and Alan Higley. They have the best oils and have researched this subject extensively.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By B Inspired
Format:Paperback
This book is a must have for any beginner aromatherapist. The content is arranged in a great way so that you can read cover to cover or simply the areas that pertain to your needs. I suggest cover to cover because there is a lot of good stuff in there. The instructions are very easy to follow and there is a wide range of ailments, conditions etc. that are included. I was mainly looking for new born baby related things and found a host of mixtures. I have tried a few of the recipes and they are great, my baby loves the baby massage blend.
Thanks Valerie for putting together this must have!
Thanks Valerie for putting together this must have!
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Very interesting
I have ordrered from Amazon all of the basic essential oils listed in this book and can't wait to start using them. Read more
Published 23 days ago by supernatural lover
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Very complete
The descriptions and uses of the essential oils is very complete in my opinion.
I only wish that the prescribed uses would involve a lower number of different essetial... Read more
I only wish that the prescribed uses would involve a lower number of different essetial... Read more
Published 2 months ago by acaaleks
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Lots of use !
I do like this book. I am using it as a reference to make different oil and essential oil mixtures for different conditions. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sabine R. Crackle
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The complete book of essential oil and aromatherapy
Easy to read, easy to follow, very fun making the recipes. I highly recommend this author. She knows her stuff and I will definately purchase her other books
Published 4 months ago by Krt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not a pretty book but FULL of recipies
I bought this book based on the good reviews of others on Amazon and while its not printed on nice paper it has hundreds of recipes - I highly recommend this book!
Published 4 months ago by Nina Haigh
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The complete book of essential oils and aromatherapy
Fantastic easy to use book for the beginner. I purchased this book for my sister and I plan to purchase another one for me and the other books that the writer has authored in... Read more
Published on Dec 29 2010 by melody forster
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Synergistic Bible
I absolutely love this book. It is essential for finding synergistic blends for any ailment. It has a great chart in the back for specific skin disorders or types with the best... Read more
Published on Oct 20 2008 by Pamela M. Timmermans
5.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful, easy to read reference book
Appreciated the indexing and the clearly written approach to the subject. A useful reference and reading for anyone interested in aromatherapy, from beginner to advanced.
Published on Jun 17 2008 by Ramona
3.0 out of 5 stars
Plenty of information to start with
I agree with other reviewers that this book can be a bit complicated as sometimes you wonder if you use the mixtures as a massage oil, where to massage it, use it in a diffuser or... Read more
Published on Mar 11 2008 by No Name Provided
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very general and requires a complete oils list
I would like to say this was help in my introduction to Aromatherapy, but it requires you own hundreds of oils to select from. Many are very expensive, and some are hard to find. Read more
Published on Jun 21 2004
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