| Description |
480 pages ; 26 cm |
| Note |
"Includes 109 essential oils & more than 450 remedies and uses"--Cover. |
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"Based on Nerys Purchon's Handbook of aromatherapy published in 1999 by Hodder Headline Australia Pty Limited, Sydney, Australia"--Title page verso. |
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"Editor: Tracy Bordian"--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Aromatherapy is a method of employing essential oils to protect, heal and beautify. Essential oils are described as the "life force" or "essence" of plants. The most wonderful thing about essential oils is that they are available to everyone, and they are very simple to use once the basic concepts are understood and the appropriate methods and procedures are observed. In this comprehensive book there are many, many ways to use the oils for everything from arthritis and asthma to high blood pressure and constipation. |
| Contents |
Introduction: the aromatic apothecary -- Using essential oils -- Cautions when using essential oils -- For professionals only |
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Part I: The oils -- Properties of essential oils -- Why the botanical name is important -- Key essential oils and their properties -- Essential oils (A & Y) -- Hydrolats -- Fixed (carrier) oils and butters -- Basic massage oil blends and treatment bases -- Infused oils |
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Part II: Remedies -- Conditions and remedies (abrasions to workpalce stress) |
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Part III: Aromatherapy for daily living -- aromatherapy for personal care -- Skincare -- Hair care -- Body care -- Aromatherapy for the home -- Aromatherapy for massage |
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Part IV: Practicalities -- Equipment -- MEasuring and storing essential oils. |
| Subject |
Aromatherapy.
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Essences and essential oils.
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Aromatherapy (DNLM)D019341
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Oils, Volatile (DNLM)D009822
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essential oil. (CStmoGRI)aat300014259
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Aromatherapy. (OCoLC)fst00815010
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Essences and essential oils. (OCoLC)fst00915449
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| Genre/Form |
Nonfiction.
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| Added Author |
Cantele, Lora, 1964- author.
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Bordian, Tracy, editor.
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| Added Title |
Complete aromatherapy and essential oils handbook for everyday wellness |
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Aromatherapy & essential oils |
| ISBN |
9780778804864 |
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0778804860 |
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