The A-to-Z of Essential Oils: What They Are, Where They Come From, How They Work [Hardcover]

Joy Bowles (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

Although fragrances have been used by humans since the dawn of time, aromatherapy is a modern, increasingly popular way to bring emotional tranquility and beauty into people's lives. It is also gaining recognition as a way to enhance physical health. This illustrated volume points out the different parts of plants that make essential aromatic oils. They include herbs, fruit rinds, seeds, flowers, and bark. The author describes methods of extracting essential oils and discusses proven benefits of aromatherapy, including anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-bacterial, and cell-regenerating effects. She also discusses the benefits of visiting an aromatherapist, and instructs on applying essential oils with invigorating body massages. Her book's most important section alphabetically catalogs the 64 of the most beneficial essential oils, and gives recommendations for uses of each. The oils include essence of rosewood, myrrh, lemon grass, cardamom, citric oils, frankincense, nutmeg, basil, vanilla, ginger, and many others. The text is enhanced with more than 200 attractive color illustrations.

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About the Author

Joy Bowles has taught the chemistry of essential oils in Australia for more than a decade. More recently she was among the co-founders of the Aromatherapy Research Group, dedicated to studying the therapeutic effects of essential oils for human use. She also conducts an online aromatherapy course, available at the Australasian College of Herbal Studies in Oregon.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; First Edition first Printing edition (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764156160
• ISBN-13: 978-0764156168
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,381,167 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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