Aromatherapy: An A-Z: The Most Comprehensive Guide to Aromatherapy Ever Published [Paperback]

Patricia Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 4, 2005

One of the most comprehensive, up-to-date encyclopedias of aromatherapy available today, this reference has more than 400 entries covering more than 200 conditions and 82 essential oils as well as recipes and formulae.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“One of the most thoroughly researched books written on aromatherapy.”
–The International Journal of Aromatherapy

About the Author

Patricia Davis is an aromatherapist with many years’ experience. She is the best-selling author of books that include Subtle Aromatherapy, A Change for the Better; and Astrological Aromatherapy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Random House UK; Revised edition (October 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 009190661X
• ISBN-13: 978-0091906610
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely the most comprehensive aromatherapy book yet!, January 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Aromatherapy: An A to Z, Revised Edition (Paperback)

Aromatherapy: An A-Z is a comprehensive guide to the therapeutic use of essential oils and herbal remedies. Patricia Davis has compiled a vast amount of medical, pharmaceutical, and scientific knowledge into an organized, fascinating, easy-to-understand guidebook. Her expertise as an aromatherapist is reflected in her introduction to essential oils and various natural healing methods and procedures. The historical origins and traditions of healing herbs are presented with recent scientific findings of their properties and chemistry to make this book truly the most comprehensive guide to aromatherapy yet.

46 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful reference book!, June 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Aromatherapy: An A to Z, Revised Edition (Paperback)

This is one of the first Aromatherapy books I bought and use it constantly. This is a great book when you want more than just a few lines about a certain oil. The formulas/recipes in the back of the book are wonderful too. I recommend this book to anyone interested in aromatherapy...beginners and pro's!

41 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great stuff, February 21, 2002

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This review is from: Aromatherapy: An A to Z, Revised Edition (Paperback)

i borrowed this book from the library (before i bought it!) and it was a good read. It is thorough, well presented, and has enough recipes to get you started. You are steered on the right path in terms of oils that you should be cautious with ( which is a far cry from the recipes that you get on the 'net that just throws out any oil/herb combination without telling you the risks). For a starter aromatherapist, i can truly say that i do feel confident with the products that i make for myself and my family. It is really worth the price and more. You will find yourself reaching for it over and over again.
The reason why i gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the illustrations could have been more oraganized, and more attractively done. It may sound like splitting hairs, but if you tried to use the illustrations as a guide for plants for infused oils, you may be disappointed.