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“at last a clear and systematic distillation of useful information about a truly comprehensive spectrum of essential oils and absolutes.” John Steele, American Aromatherapy Association.
“A comprehensive and timely contribution to aromatherapy, herbalism and the whole field of holistic health care. An authoritative, reliable guide that will serve its readers for many years.” David Hoffmann, the American Herbalists Guild & California School of Herbal Studies.
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This is one of the bestselling aromatherapy books of all time with vital information on plant origins, medical herbalism and the properties and actions of herbs and essential oils. It covers 165 oils, their actions, characteristics, principal constituents and folk traditions and is a must for experienced aromatherapists and beginners alike.
This essential handbook is used by aromatherapists all over the world and is one of the most successful titles in this area. It includes an A–Z listing of an enormous range of internationally relevant aromatic plants. Comprehensive information is provided for each entry, for example:
• Common name, Latin name, botanical plant family • General Description – what it looks like • Distribution – where it’s found • Herbal Folk Tradition – traditional uses • Actions – what it’s good for • Extraction – How the oil is extracted • Characteristics – what the oil looks like, and which other oils it blends well with • Safety Information.
The Encyclopedia also covers:
• History of aromatherapy and herbalism
• How aromatic plants work on your body & mind,
• How to make your own blends
• Uses for oils in the home.
This is a classic guide to essential oils and will remain a vital source of information for generations to come.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Was recommended this book by a friend. It's the most complete one I've seen! Very good for reference too. It's so easy to understand what can be mixed with what and how to use the oils and even extract the oils!
I'm a beginner at all this but this is a great alround book! The only down side I would say is that I use another book to make sure that the plant I want is correct for there is no colour in the pictures.
Hope this helps. Take care all!
I'm a beginner at all this but this is a great alround book! The only down side I would say is that I use another book to make sure that the plant I want is correct for there is no colour in the pictures.
Hope this helps. Take care all!
68 of 70 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm attending an evening class in aromatherapy and this book was recommended by the teacher. It has a nicely designed cover, and the typeface inside is clear and easily readable. It's designed as a working tome, and indeed I keep refering to it. The main body of the book is an alphabetical listing of oils, sometimes accompanied by a black and white line drawing of the plant in question. Each description is in a set pattern for quick reference and as well as telling you what it looks like and where it grows there is a lot of other info about how it is extracted what it's actions are, how to use it, any safety concerns etc. There's an interesting introduction for those of us new to using oils, a therapeutic index, a glossary and other good reference material. Possibly the only book you'll need for using aromatherapy in the home, unless you want to develop a much deeper understanding or skill, e.g. train as an aromatherapist. A really nice book to hold and flick through.
47 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read this book i would definately rate it as an essentail for any one who has a serious interest in aromatherapy or wishes to study it.Each oil has a whole page dedicated to it, with all the information you could need about it on there, in clearly marked groups, which contain everything from cautions to exraction methods. A definate must have!!!!!!!
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Essential Oils at a glance
I have another essential oil encyclopedia but this one is much better. Clear and concise descriptions and many essential oils are indluded. Excellent value for money.
Published 15 days ago by Sabine
Highly recommended for everyone
This book is for the people who are serious about aromatherapy. 190 essential oils in A to Z presentation, the uses of each plant at home and common recipes and ways in which they... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs Tali
the book of all 'scents'
Julia Lawless is a very intelligent author in her field, she's made sure that her list is as detailed as possible, I don't love the book, but the more i read it, i read it more,,... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Shan
Great reference book
Excellent book for looking up information about essential oils, like a dictionary. Very useful for anyone using essential oils for anything. A must have!
Published 4 months ago by Hannah
Course book
This book was recommended to us on our complimentary therapy course. It is very good and quite informative. It is also very easy to read.
Published 4 months ago by Jessica James
Essential handbook
The structure is fantastic as I can always go straight to the information I need. Probably the most useful book I've every had!
Published 13 months ago by whippets
ENCYCLOPEDIA ESSENTIAL OILS
I PURCHASED THIS AMAZING ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ESSENTIAL OILS. WHOM EVER DESIGNED SUCH AN AMAZING BOOK IS A CLEVER SOLE. Read more
Published 15 months ago by carole
I was a bit disappionted
Great to reference oils but says very little else. It mentions nothing about top, middle and base notes which you would need to know when using and blending oils for aromatherapy... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Yogini
encyclopedia of essential oils
it would be a good study book but does not give reference to ailments/illness and the use of essential oils for this. Read more
Published 17 months ago by di
Recommended by tutor!
This book was a recommended buy by my tutor and she was spot on, the book arrived on time and in perfect condition.
Published 19 months ago by johnswife
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