Reference Guide for Essential Oils Tenth Edition, October 2006 [Spiral-bound]

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 544 pages
• Publisher: Abundant Health; Tenth edition (2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970658346
• ISBN-13: 978-0970658340
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,136,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs more details., February 18, 2008

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Melissa MacDonald "missvalley" (Eugene, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reference Guide for Essential Oils Tenth Edition, October 2006 (Spiral-bound)

I have had this book for over a year and it has been my only introduction into the therapeutic use of essential oils. It has been helpful for me to get to know more about the general use of the oils offered by Young Living. I am now shopping for a book that is more specific about how to use oils as far as how much and how often. This book seems too vague as it mainly just lists what oils are helpful for a certain ailment without offering details. Any details that are given tend to be anecdotal, perhaps an experience that one person had that worked for them. It's as if I am already suppose to know how to use oils and just need a reminder of which one to choose for a certain condition. Besides, it seems to be a big ad for Young Living. Nonetheless, they do have some good, although painfully overpriced, products.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Essential Oil Guide, September 6, 2008

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Mary "Alternative Health Healer" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reference Guide for Essential Oils Tenth Edition, October 2006 (Spiral-bound)

If you are looking for a excellent essential oil guide, this is the book. I have several oil books, and this is the most comprehensive and reasonably priced book. Do not be misled that the book is all about Young Living products.

The information on methods of application, essential oil constituents, and therapeutic grade oils can be applied to a number of companies. When it comes to the purchase of essential oils, it is your decision to buy the quality you desire. If the oil is a therapeutic grade, the application of the single oils can be use for any company of this caliber. (Why would you want to purchase cheap, adulterated oils for your body?)

I love the sections on: Methods of Application, Vitaflex Therapy, Raindrop Technique, Auricular Emotional Therapy, and Emotional Release.
Because of the spiral binding, the book can be laid flat to review for these applications.

The Single Oils section is very comprehensive including Properties, Uses:(Folklore, Historical, French Medicinal and Esoteric),Body Systems Affected, Aromatic Influence, Application, Safety Data, Blend Classification,and Frequency.

The Young Living Oil Blends list the single oils(uses)contained and what the blend is designed to do as well as body systems affected, aromatic influence, companion oils, frequency,and comments.The Personal Care Products, Bath Gels and Bar Soaps, Tinctures, Massage Oils, Supplements and Vitamins are Young Living Products.

There is a Personal Guide for physical and emotional problems(over 600 topics), and in the appendix the Body System Chart lists of all the products and the body systems that they affect:cardiovascular system , digestive system, emotional balance, hormonal system, immune system, muscles and bones, nervous system, respiratory system, and skin and hair.