Essential Oils Desk Reference [Hardcover]

Essential Science Publishing (Compiler)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 558 pages
• Publisher: Unknown; 4 edition (October 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943685494
• ISBN-13: 978-0943685496
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.9 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (141 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267,876 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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152 of 154 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best essential oils reference book in the English language!, April 3, 2008

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Kathryn Caywood "www.Essential-Oils-Lifestyle... (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential Oils Desk Reference (Hardcover)

For owners of previous editions of the Essential Oils Desk Reference, this new and expanded edition will be a treat. The black and white photos have been replaced by full-color photos and this edition includes new essential oils from Ecuador.

For beginning oil users or for people who are ready to switch from recreational essential oils to therapeutic grade essential oils, the Essential Oils Desk Reference is the single best essential oils reference work in the English language, in my opinion. Medical doctors refer to the Physicians Desk Reference and serious essential oil users refer to the Essential Oils Desk Reference.

For the beginner or for people who have been buying other essential oil books, the 588 pages of this book can seem overwhelming at first. When I'm teaching people how to use it, I divide it into five main sections.
1. Introduction
2. Essential Oils and Essential Oil Products
3. Education
4. Health Issues and Essential Oil Recommendations
5. Appendices and Index
Most people use parts 2 and 4 most.

The quickest way to get started is to begin with the index and look for the essential oil or health issue that interests you. If multiple pages are given, look first for the page listed in bold.

People of all ages are using this valuable book. I know teenagers, moms, and even people in their 80s who refer to the EDR on a regular basis.

The EDR is based on the assumption that you are using therapeutic grade essential oils, so please do not try some of its recommendation unless the oils you are using are at least AFNOR or ISO certified. Therapeutic grade essential oils are ideal. If you are using essential oils that merely have "pure" on the label, you're doing so at your own risk.

I keep my hardcover edition of the EDR within reach in my office and the smaller spiral-bound edition in my briefcase. At the time of this writing, Amazon does not yet carry the smaller version of the new 4th edition, but they probably will very soon.

Here's the bottom line: In this single volume, you will find almost everything you want to know about safely using essential oils for yourself and those you care about most.

104 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a most excellent reference, March 21, 2005

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nora zabowski "truthfinder" (sterling heights, mi United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential Oils Desk Reference (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

Whether you're new to the world of Essential Oils, or a seasoned follower, there is a plethora of information for you in here. Each single oil and blended oil is explained, where it originates, what it's used for, how to apply it, where to apply it and how often. A big section is nothing but diseases listed alphabetically and how to treat it with the e.o.'s, also listed are nutritional supplements that help to heal that particular condition. I've owned the book for about 5 months now, and am still discovering new things in it. Also has a section on how to deal with sick pets. I wish I had known about the oils when my daughter had a year long bout with head lice from school, kept getting re-infected, and Tea Tree oil works wonders...FAST.
But don't be fooled thinking you can go into your local health food store for the oils, they're not therapeutic grade and won't have the same effect, and cannot be ingested like the Young Living Essential oils. Not all oils can be taken internally, but a few can, and they work great. I looked up GOUT in this book and it said you can use Panaway essen. oil, so I put it on my mothers big toe and in about 5 minutes, the pain was totally gone. One time it took 20 min, once the pain was gone in about 20 seconds, and once, I had to reapply it after about 15 min. so be patient, and I can atest that they work wondrously and this book will help you to become an expert , it is the best, bar none. :)

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You also need the 3rd edition for the cancer protocols, May 18, 2009

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David Diamond (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential Oils Desk Reference (Hardcover)

This book is an essential Essential Oils reference.

Beware, however, that the 4th edition has dropped the cancer protocols that were in the 3rd edition (possibly due to government pressure).

The 4th edition does contain some updated information, especially in the areas of the newer blends of oils and newer products. It also has more illustrations in color.

But you also need the 3rd edition in order to have a complete reference.