Complete Aromatherapy Handbook: Essential Oils for Radiant Health [Paperback]

Susanne Fischer-Rizzi (Author), Peter Ebenhoch (Illustrator), Gunter Hartmann (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1991

"When essential oils are put in a lamp, inhaled, applied to the skin, placed in bathwater, or even taken orally, a person can feel relaxed, energized, or uplifted. In this beautifully illustrated book, a holistic practitioner describes the history and physiological basis of aromatherapy, tells how to extract and store the oils, and gives detailed information on 27 of the most important essential oils, including their dosages and beneficial effects."--Library Journal.

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From Library Journal

When essential oils (concentrated fragment components of plants and herbs) are put in a lamp, inhaled, applied to the skin, placed in bathwater, or even taken orally, a person can feel relaxed, energized, or uplifted. They can also help with stomach problems, asthma, varicose veins, and other ailments. In this beautifully illustrated book, translated from the German, the author, a holistic practitioner, describes the history and physiological basis of aromatherapy, tells how to extract and store the oils, and gives detailed information on 27 of the most important essential oils, including their dosages and beneficial effects. There is also a section on essential oils for beauty, for children, and for men. One vital piece of information is missing: the book doesn't tell where you can purchase these oils. Since there aren't many books in print in the United States on this subject, libraries with New Age and holistic medicine sections may want to consider this one.
- Natalie Kupfer berg, Brooklyn Coll. Lib., New York
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co. (June 30, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806982225
• ISBN-13: 978-0806982229
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #141,667 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Aromatherapy Handbook: Susanne Rischer-Rizzi et al, May 13, 2003

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Donna (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Aromatherapy Handbook: Essential Oils for Radiant Health (Paperback)

Having read tombs and tombs of data, publications and books on the subject aromatherapy, including authors Schnaubelt, Price, Mojay, Catty, Tisserand and Battaglia (all of which are great books), Fischer-Rizzi is one of a few books, including Salvatore Battaglia, that I refer to constantly. Fischer-Rizzi's writing and presentation style is authoritative and page-turning, and given the complexity of the subject matter, she presents all that is aromatherpy with ease and marvellous readability. The book does provide recipes for all kinds of ailments and cosmetology, but what I most like about this lady's book is the 'straight to the heart of the matter' reading. The book is far more literary than many books on this subject. That is not to say it is airy fairy or wordy - far from it - it simply states each oil's components in plain English and does not bore and labour through overuse of chemistry and jargonised language. Fischer-Rizzi also advises each oil's affinity with other oils, which will help you blend and create synergies. The book also details base oil use and therapeutic benefits.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Aromatherapy Handbook, July 31, 2000

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sharon birnie - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Aromatherapy Handbook: Essential Oils for Radiant Health (Paperback)

Informative! This book is chocked full of information on essential oils. Written and organized in easy to follow format. The blending recipes are a real treat for any beginner. Although this is a paper back (large edition)the graphics and color are eyecatching. THIS BOOK IS A WELCOME ADDITION TO MY REFERENCE LIBRARY ON AROMATHERAPY.

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a favorite, July 30, 2000

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Carlos E. Drescher (Buenos Aires Argentina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Aromatherapy Handbook: Essential Oils for Radiant Health (Paperback)

Many years ago I received this book as a present from my then near 90 years old mother, and it resulted my first "serious" book an Aromatherapy. Now, after nearly ten years, and after connecting with Jean Valnet, the Tisserands, with Kurt Schnaubelt, Shirley Price, Patricia Davis, Valerie Wormwood, etc etc., it remains still one of my favorites on this thematica.

Susanne Fischer offers a, in my opinion, unique combination between innocence and determination, spirit for curiosity and deep knowledge, precise and palpable information and connecting poetry, and all this together makes this book for me so valuable, no matter if I am looking just for precise information on this or that oil, or if I am "only" in need to read some enhancing words.