The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy [Paperback]

David Schiller (Author), Carol Schiller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1999 | Series: Little Giant Encyclopedias

Harness the power of scents to elevate your mood, lift your spirits, and beautify and heal your body. With the more than 450 recipes in this handy reference you will create enjoyable and effective products. Transform a room into a haven that smells like a garden of flowers or a fresh forest. Make bath salts, skin creams, hair rinses, deodorants, and other personal care products. There are aromatic combinations to encourage conversation, enhance mental clarity, calm your nerves, alleviate PMS, stimulate creativity, induce restful sleep, and more. See how to use essential oils to intensify the healing power of massage to relieve aches and pains, enliven tired feet and calves, improve physical endurance, and loosen tight muscles. You can even make all-natural furniture polish, insect repellent, and pet care products. Important information on the safe use and handling of oils and an alphabetical directory of essential oils will help you select the formulas that are right for you. Both authors reside in Phoenix, AZ. 512 pages, 4 3/16 x 5 1/4.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (December 31, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806920653
• ISBN-13: 978-0806920658
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 4.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #476,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #72 in Books > Education & Reference > Encyclopedias > Cooking

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy, March 24, 2000

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

Very informative little book. It is small (height) but it makes up for it in the mass of information it has within it's pages. The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy is a wonderful little book to have, and so easy to toss in your purse for extended reading while waiting at the Doctors office or at the kids baseball games.. :) We found it to be really well written, very informative, and easy to read. It contains so much on aromatherapy that you almost don't need to buy any other books.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware to anyone new to aromatherapy, July 24, 2007

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Lenabean "sign here" (AZ) - See all my reviews

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

The recipes in this book are careless at best. The amounts of essential oils recommended in comparison to base oils are extremely excessive. And the pet formulas are even more horrifying, especially when you take into consideration the sensitivity of an animal's skin. I have been studying herbs and oils for 8 years now, and I know that a true essential oil is a concentrated form of a plants essence. That means it takes VERY LITTLE essential oil to accomplish a lot. The waste encouraged by these recipes is only one thing to be worried about. I'd be afraid to recommend any recipe in this book as is. I'd personally say PLEASE, FOR YOUR OWN GOOD- just avoid this book. It's safer for everyone that way.

I would like to mention one other thing. I only paid $1.50 (+ $4 for s&h)and just recently got this book from this very website so some of the recent prices I've seen listed must be some kind of sick joke.

4.0 out of 5 stars Simple and quick recipes, August 17, 2011

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I refer to this book when I am looking for a recipe quickly. It is small, well laid out,and some great recipes, I have studyed aromatherapy for 3 years, yet sometimes don't have time to make my own blend so I will use this book, and a few others. Great book,information is mostly recipes which is great.