The Art of Aromatherapy: The Healing and Beautifying Properties of the Essential Oils of Flowers and Herbs [Paperback]

Robert B. Tisserand (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0846409933 | ISBN-13: 978-0846409939 | Publication Date: June 1977 | Edition: Revised

The Art of Aromatherapy is now in its twentieth impression. It explains: -What essential oils are, -Their history from ancient times, -Basic principles of natural therapy, -Odours and their use as cures, -Curing the body, -Curing the mind, -Essential oils and massage, -Skin care, -Practical hints and recipes, -Individual entries from plant oils

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About the Author

Robert Tisserand is founder of the Tisserand Institute, the leading organisation of research and education in the art and practice of aromatherapy. He is consultant to a leading supplier of essential oils, a contributor of many press articles, a lecturer in Europe and the USA and has appeared on radio and television on both sides of the Atlantic. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Beekman Books Inc; Revised edition (June 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0846409933
• ISBN-13: 978-0846409939
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,118,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Aromatherapy, November 7, 2005

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Danny Siegenthaler "Dr Dan" (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of Aromatherapy (Paperback)

In my opinion, a good reference book on medical aromatherapy.

It provides a basic principles section, as well as an overview of the human body systems.

Chapter 11 reviews, discusses and details many of the major essential oils used in clinical practice. It is a fabulous reference section and provides much useful information.

The book also provides recipes using key essential oils for a wide variety of health issues and health problems.

Tisserand also devotes a whole chapter on skin care and that is worth reading just on it own.

All round a very useful book to have; and Yes, it's on our bookshelf.

4.0 out of 5 stars the art of Aromatherapy, August 26, 2009

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This review is from: The Art of Aromatherapy (Paperback)

This is a solid resource although a little dated. It is a great place to get the history of aromatherapy from an expert in the field. The emphasis is also on the mind/body connection and the holistic nature of aromatherapy.