The power of essential oils has been recognized for thousands of years. Today, the use of aromatherapy is growing rapidly as greater numbers of people experience the benefits and life-enhancing properties of these precious substances. Aromatic essences can have a direct effect on our health, reduce our stress levels, and enable us to have a better overall outlook on life, as well as improve our relationship with our natural environment. These raw materials are also an improtant ingredient in perfumes, fragrances, cosmetics, and skin and body care products, and are extensively used for flavoring foods and drinks. Carol Schiller and David Schiller, recognized experts in the field of aromatherapy, have created the most comprehensive reference guide on the market up-to-date. "The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia: A Concise Guide to Over 385 Plant Oils" includes information on the proper safety and handling of oils, extraction methods, practical everyday uses, documened propeties, and methods of use. Chapters detail ancient historical to present-day uses from around the world for carrier oils, essential oils, CO2 extracts, absolute oils, and infused oils. This guidebook also provides a convenient category listing of oil properties for quick access, and a useful resource of alphatbetically arranged botanical names that cross-reference the common name of each oil. The user-friendly format and writing style of the book can be of great value as an indispensable learning tool for a novice as well as a vital source of information for reseachers, formulators, practitioners, nurses, therapists, industry professional, wholesales and retailers.
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Carol Schiller and David Schiller are the authors of five internationally published books on the use of essential oils, and cofounders of the International Aromatherapy and Herb Association (IAHA). They are contributing writers to Making Scents Magazine, the association's publication. Carol and David have spent over twenty years studying and researching the benefits of plant oils, and determining their practical uses and applications.
Jeffrey Schiller, the illustrator of this book, is a cofounder and President of the International Aromatherapy and Herb Association (IAHA), and publisher/editor/photographer of Making Scents Magazine. Jeffrey instructs classes on aromatherapy for educational organizations and colleges. He was also an organizer and speaker for seven years at the AromaHerb Conference and Trade Show.
Jeffrey Schiller, the illustrator of this book, is a cofounder and President of the International Aromatherapy and Herb Association (IAHA), and publisher/editor/photographer of Making Scents Magazine. Jeffrey instructs classes on aromatherapy for educational organizations and colleges. He was also an organizer and speaker for seven years at the AromaHerb Conference and Trade Show.
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Since the beginning of recorded history, aromatic plants have been used to scent, beautify, and heal the body. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Aromatherapy Methods of Use Application, Practical Uses Skin, Documented Properties Analgesic, Documented Properties Antibacterial, Documented Properties Abortifacient, The American Indians, Practical Uses Warming, Practical Uses Calming, Practical Uses Improves, Documented Properties Anti-inflammatory, United States, Disinfectant Repels, South America, Documented Properties Anthelmintic, The Romans, The Greeks, North America, The Egyptians, Native Americans, Emperor Charlemagne, Native American Indians, South Africa, West Indian, West Indies, The Chinese Browse Sample Pages:
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Since the beginning of recorded history, aromatic plants have been used to scent, beautify, and heal the body. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
lightbulb ring, aroma lamp, evergreen plant native, breathing congestion, cosmetic face masks, evergreen tree native, soothes the intestines, percent essential oil, vegetal oils, lessens aches, loosens tight muscles, steam inhalation, evergreen shrub native, sunlight for several hours, tal clarity, carrier oil, deciduous tree native, relieves aches, mist spray, litsea cubeba, requires full attention, palm tree native, breathing passages, joint aches Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Aromatherapy Methods of Use Application, Practical Uses Skin, Documented Properties Analgesic, Documented Properties Antibacterial, Documented Properties Abortifacient, The American Indians, Practical Uses Warming, Practical Uses Calming, Practical Uses Improves, Documented Properties Anti-inflammatory, United States, Disinfectant Repels, South America, Documented Properties Anthelmintic, The Romans, The Greeks, North America, The Egyptians, Native Americans, Emperor Charlemagne, Native American Indians, South Africa, West Indian, West Indies, The Chinese Browse Sample Pages:
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