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"The research put into the prodution of this book is mind-boggling, making it the most comprehensive collection of facts relating to essential oils ever offered with aromatherapists in mind (earlier ones were very much geared to the perfume industry) and contains much information that is not readily available from other sources. A real 'must' for every aromatherapist's bookshelf" - AROMATHERAPY QUARTERLY"
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A comprehensive introduction to essential oils
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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In this book Sellar has profiled 83 essential oils in quite a lot of depth, devoting two pages to each oil. After the usual list of names in English and Latin, extraction method and so forth, the categories listed are: aroma, features of the plant, history and myth, chemical constituents, properties, precautions, effects on mind, body, and skin, and good blending partners. This is pretty much the entire book, although there is a brief glossary at the end which runs along the following lines:
Antidontalgic: Relieving toothache.
Cajuput, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, Peppermint, Pimento.
There are also a couple of charts showing blending families (citrus, herbs, spices and so on) and suggested oils for skin types.
For someone who already has a basic working knowledge of aromatherapy, this is a very useful book, combining each of reference with impressive depth. I would not recommend it as the first book for a beginner, however. Sellar assumes that her readers already know how to use essential oils so does not provide any information on blending, carrier oils, methods of application, massage and so forth. In addition, the referencing tends to be one-way: it is much easier to look up an oil in this book than it is to look up a symptom. So if you want to find a good oil for, say, PMS, this book will be much harder to use if you do not already know that you should be looking at lavender, geranium, clary sage etc. The glossary at the end is of limited use and certainly does not constitute a materia medica. I find this book most useful when used in conjunction with other aromatherapy books, so that I can cross-reference, usually by looking up symptoms in other books and then turning to this one to find out more about the oils that have been suggested.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a beginner in Aromatherapy I find this book an excellent introduction to aromatherapy. The history on each oil is very interesting to read while I appreciate any reference to modern traumas such aids, cancer where the oils can help in many ways. The only feature I would have liked to have seen is actually how to use the oils, under what form, quantity. But I guess there is not one book on aromatherapy, there are many that complement each other depending on the interest, knowledge of the writer and reader.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I've read and have a variety of books on essential oils but this is the one that i regulary consult if i wish to refresh my memory of a particular oil and it's properties/uses. It's the perfect book for people who can't be bothered reading as there's very little reading in it, which is why i buy it for , or recommend it to people starting out with oils.
For on only one page of reading they can get a general idea of how it effects mind, body and skin which will instantly enable one to choose the appropriate oil from one's collection for the intended purpose.
i've had a copy of this for many years and bought copies for others and i doubt if any other book shall take it's place.
For on only one page of reading they can get a general idea of how it effects mind, body and skin which will instantly enable one to choose the appropriate oil from one's collection for the intended purpose.
i've had a copy of this for many years and bought copies for others and i doubt if any other book shall take it's place.
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Fantastic reference book
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former library book
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Published on 22 Mar 2010 by Jerusa De Franca
fantastic reference
This book has most of the oils that i need to research for my course in aromatherapy. It gives a good overall view of each oil, including a bit of history, which is vital if you... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2010 by Nicola W. Jefferies
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While this is not the most comprehensive guide to essential oils it is a good and detailed book for the most common ones and some less common ones. Read more
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The Directory of Essential OIls
This is a beautifully presented book with a vast amount of information, perfect for either a new aromatherapist or someone who has aromatherapy experience. Read more
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