Aromatherapy 101 (Gift Books) [Hardcover]

Karen Downes (Author)

Book Description

Series: Gift Books | Publication Date: May 2000

Aromatherapy 101 empowers you to use the extensive medicine cabinet provided by Mother Nature. From her flowers, trees, bushes, and herbs, oil is extracted to create "aromas" to aid healing and well-being. Much like a walk in the park or relaxing in nature, our senses can be tantalized, our memories and emotions evoked, and our bodies seduced into relaxation by the power of the these aromatic, volatile plant extracts known as essential oils.

Aromatherapy 101 is beautiful with four-part color, and is set in an easy-to-read A-Z format.

Some of the essential oils you will learn to use are: -- Cypress -- Frankincense -- Jasmine

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Hay House (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561706922
• ISBN-13: 978-1561706921
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,383,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful and straight-to-the-point Aromatherapy resource, August 23, 2000

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This review is from: Aromatherapy 101 (Gift Books) (Hardcover)

This book simplifies the study of Aromatherapy, with information straight-to-the-point that clearly explains how useful can essential oils be. In an A to Z format, the author details the characteristics of more than 50 essential oils, giving special tips for what it addresses, what does it helps promote and some safety information, such as oils that might irritate skin if applied directly. The book also includes Lifestyle tips for different needs such as for traveling, during the menstruation, at the office, in relationships, for the spirit, and many others. The author gives highlights about ways to use the essential oils and how many drops should be used. Seems like every detail about basic aromatherapy is covered in this book. Excellent resource of information when looking for a new oil.