The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy [Paperback]

Chrissie Wildwood (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1996

Among the profusion of books on aromatherapy available today The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy is the first to explore the many aspects of this healing art in a single, up-to-date, illustrated volume. The author discusses all things aromatic, from essential oils to garden plants, with recipes for blending essential oils and practical tips for creating perfumes and beauty products. The numerous therapeutic uses of aromatherapy are applied to 10 major systems of the body with specific remedies given for more than 70 ailments.

Color photographs illustrate step-by-step a full-body aromatherapy massage, accompanied by specific advice on massaging pregnant women, babies, children, and elderly people. There is also a helpful section concerning sports injuries. Useful for the beginner, this comprehensive reference is an invaluable addition to the library of the serious student and professional practitioner of aromatherapy.

The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy offers the most elegantly comprehensive package on the whole art and science of aromatherapy written to date. It deservedly takes its place among the small handful of indispensable reference books on this fascinating therapy

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"The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy offers the most elegantly comprehensive package on the whole art and science of aromatherapy written to date. It deservedly takes its place among the small handful of indispensable reference books on this fascinating therapy."
(Seza Eccles, editor of Aromatherapy Quarterly )

About the Author

Chrissie Wildwood is a holistic practitioner of aromatherapy and one of Great Britain's leading writers on the subject. She is the author of Creating Your Own Perfumes, Creative Aromatherapy, and Sensual Aromatherapy. She has made numerous television and radio appearances and regularly writes articles for a number of health magazines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press (August 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892816384
• ISBN-13: 978-0892816385
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #511,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Holistic Approach to Aromatherapy, December 30, 2006

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

This book contains brief descriptions of about 50 - 60 essential oils and while it does contain aromatherapy recipes for different conditions, they are not the focus of the book as the author believes that ultimately, you should follow your intuition when putting together aromatherapy blends. This is something that gets much easier with experience.

The book does have some interesting information like "Believe it or not, no two people can blend an identical-smelling fragrance, even though they may use exactly the same blend of oils in exactly the same quantities from the same bottles. Amazingly, the oil will always take on an spect of the blender's personality - their aromatic signature."

The book is divided in chapters, each dedicated to a different system in the body: circulatory, endocrine, nervous, muscular, etc. - each chapter beginning with a description of the funcitoning of a particular system, following by recommended oils that may be effective in optimizing that system.

One section of the book is dedicated to massage techniques and contains lots of color photographs to make the points clearer.

There is a chapter on proper nutrition, on yoga exercises (surya namaskar is illustrated as an example), meditation and even cleansing and strengthening your aura, as the author notes that aromatherapy can provide the best results as a part of holistic nurturing and care of your mind, body and spirit.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for the serious Aromatherapy student., February 17, 1999

By A Customer

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

A great resource for studying the basic principles of Aromatherapy. This book covers the body systems and body-mind-soul. Wonderful photos on massage using Aromatherapy; and beauty care, home and gardening are covered. Excellent diagrams, draws and graphs and a very useful glossary of medical terms. Needed book for serious study and use of essential oils.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide for aromatherapy enthusiasts, January 16, 2000

By A Customer

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

This book explains all things about aromatherapy: from its history, to how essential oils are distilled, to good aromatherapy "recipes" for many common problems. It also contains many ideas about how to help the treatments, or adminster them. Ms. Wildwood is incredibly thorough, and respectable in her suggestions about integrating this with traditional and alternative medicine.