Aromatherapy: Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils for Esthetics [Paperback]

Jimm Harrison (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1401898955 | ISBN-13: 978-1401898953 | Publication Date: October 30, 2007 | Edition: 1

Aromatherapy: Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils for Esthetics and Spa Therapy explores the complex and important chemistry and application of essential oils. With alternative and natural therapies becoming a part of daily life, this pertinent topic deserves this complete and informative treatment. Through aromatherapy, the use of essential oils is a creative, versatile, and powerfully effective treatment. This text provides the tools and knowledge necessary to understand the complexities of essential oil therapy, and confidently utilize its healing potential. The text addresses aromatherapy from multiple angles including chemically, biologically, and holistically. The reader will also benefit from the incorporation of psychology, philosophy, diet, nutrition, and lifestyle in terms of their relevance to essential oil use. Multiple photos and charts help illustrate the content. Extensive coverage of 33 essential oils presents in-depth knowledge of how these oils should be valued and used in a spa or medical setting. The book carefully notes and explains the many varying descriptions of essential oils that are out there, and describes in detail the reasons why conflicting information exists and how to filter through it. The inclusion of the plant origin of the essential oils in order to more clearly define their healing properties as well as their relationship with human hormonal balance adds dimensions to the text. In all, Aromatherapy provides a thorough and accurate essential oils study and will remain an invaluable resource in continued practice.

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The author's intentions to present information in an unbiased manner is invaluable to the field of Aromatherapy. This text will be useful to all students of Aromatherapy not just Estheticians or spa workers!

I think the proposed product is quite adequate for the training I will be doing. I can't think of any books that are as complete as what you are proposing. I think you are targeting the right area, anyone interested in self-healing or massage therapists who have not been introduced to essential oils.

Product Details

• Paperback: 380 pages
• Publisher: Milady; 1 edition (October 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401898955
• ISBN-13: 978-1401898953
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #718,740 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for anyone who truly wants to know aromatherapy!, May 27, 2009

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This review is from: Aromatherapy: Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils for Esthetics (Paperback)

I loved this book and I pick it up again and again. The author makes difficult concepts very clear with his easy to follow style and discusses essential oils and beauty management from a truly holistic perspective. The book is extremely well researched. Apart from extensive discussion of essential oils, carrier oils, therapeutic formulations, blending and application methods are thoroughly discussed as well. A must read for anyone interested in the world of essential oils!

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for the aromatherapy student or aromatherapy practioner, June 14, 2011

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This review is from: Aromatherapy: Therapeutic Use of Essential Oils for Esthetics (Paperback)

I used this when I first started studying Aromatherapy. Now I am working on my Master's Thesis and this book has been invaluable. Please be aware this is a college textbook and therefore the casual reader will find it a bit much.