Daniele Ryman
Includes a fascinating history of aromatherapy, its benefits and its application worldwide; a comprehensive A-Z of plants and their essential oils, and how they are used in aromatherapy; an A-Z of over 100 common ailments and their aromatherapy treatments; and advice on the potency of essential oils and how to use them safely and effectively.
338pp, 9x6 ... Paperback
Peter & Kate Damian
The only sense extending directly into the brain, smell is an essential component of our mood, memory, and appetite, and a key to understanding sexual compatibility and the child protection instinct of a new mother. But which specific scents are effective in therapeutic and ritual settings? How do men and women differ in their responses to odours? What is the relationship between plant essences and the human aura? With a thorough exposition of the ancient practice of aromatics in China, India, Persia, and Egypt and a modern scientific understanding of the psychology of scent, aromatherapy Scent and Psyche is the perfect guide to mastering the use of essential oils. Included are profiles for forty-four essential oils and specific instructions for creating essential oil blends.
256pp, 9x6 ... Paperback
Published price £14.99 -- You save £5.00 ... 33%
Marcel Lavabre
Covers history, folklore, science and art of aromatherapy and provides comprehensive treatment of the subject. Features 70 essential oils and discusses their specific actions, energetic potency and spiritual properties. Also includes methods of extraction, blending and an explanation of the olfactory system.
176pp, 10x8, illus. Paperback
Zhu Lianfeng, et al
The book deals with 270 Chinese aromatic plants in detail. For each is given the scientific name, family name, morphology, distribution and uses. Chemical constituents of essential oils are shown with chromatographic images. The sequence of presentation is for parts according to use: fragrances and flavours, medicinal aromatic plants, aromatic flowers and fruits, and other aromatic plants
328pp,, 10.5x7.5 ... illus. ... ISBN 962238112X ... Paperback
Patricia Davis
For thousands of years healers have observed that both people and plants respond to the annual cycle of the heavens and have used this knowledge to help them in their work. Simply knowing an individual's star sign can guide your choice of essential oils to help yourself, your family, friends or professional clients. What is your signature oil? How do the Sun, Moon and Planets affect your health? How can you use a birthchart to make a unique, personalized blend for pleasure or treatment? Whether you are an aromatherapist or an astrologer, a beginner or experienced, this book will set you on the road to bringing these two ancient arts together.
208pp ... Paperback
Published price £12.99 -- You save £3.00 ... 23%
Cynthia B. Olsen
The tea tree occurs in only one part of the world: the southeast corner of Australia. The oil extracted from its leaves possesses healing qualities that are nothing short of amazing. It is a powerful antiseptic and antifungus which at the same time is non-irritating and has no known side effiect - first aid in a bottle. This guide gives a history of tea tree oil, its chemical composition, studies done on it, and suggested treatment for a wide range of ailments for people and animals.
80pp, 8.5x5.5, illus. Paperback
Light & Bryan Miller
This book is a collection of twenty-five years of healing experience using aromatherapy and Ayurveda. The book presents both sciences in a format for Westerners. It includes a self-diagnosis questionnaire to determine your metabolic type, descriptions of essential oils, and recipes for the use of essential oils for common problems. It contains detailed information on over 100 essential oils, as well as over 100 illustrations and photographs. "The book's step-by-step self diagnosis of metabolic types and "how to use" format make it easy for the Western mind to understand and apply these important healing modalities." - Harvey Diamond
370pp, 9x6, illus. Paperback
Published price £18.99 -- You save £6.00 ... 32%
