Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art (Paperback)

~ (Author), Mindy Green (Author)

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Product Description

This complete guide presents everything you need to know to enhance your health, beauty, and emotional well-being through the practice of aromatherapy. Kathi Keville and Mindy Green, who are masters in the fields of herbalism and aromatherapy, offer a fresh perspective on the most fragrant of the healing arts and discuss such topics as:
The history and theory of fragrance.
Therapeutic uses of aromatherapy for circulation, digestion, respiration, immunity, and more.
Instructions for creating personal beauty and skin-care products
Techniques for the home distillation and blending of essential oils.
A materia medica listing the origins and uses of commonly available essential oils.

From the Publisher

A comprehensive guide to using essential oils in health, beauty, and well-being. * Expanded and revised throughout, including new material on ayurvedic and ceremonial aromatherapy, massage, and herbal treatments, as well as updated resources and scientific findings. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Crossing Press (August 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895946920
• ISBN-13: 978-0895946928
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #726,105 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is an invaluable asset to the aromatherapy novice., March 19, 1999

By A Customer

Let me start by saying I love this book! Finally a complete guide that is easy to read and affordable. The descriptions, explanations, and step-by-step preparation methods are written for the novice and are easy to follow. I especially like the quick reference on page 30 outlining the basic essential oils. I copied it onto a piece of bright purple paper and put it on my refrigerator for easy reference. The book is full of them, and I think they're wonderful to use in concocting new, safe and different aromatherapy mixtures. Likewise I enjoyed the herbal, aromatic recipes in chapter ten. I would have liked, though, to have seen photos or drawings of some of the major herbs and procedures described throughout the book. Since I am just beginning in my studies in aromatherapy, it would have been nice to have a visual reference to look to after reading about a specific herb's positive attributes and usage. That said, Kathi Keville and Mindy Green have done a remarkable job of translating the seemingly enigmatic language of aromatherapy. The charts in chapter four are especially helpful. Now lavender oil has become a relaxing addition to all my baths!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough, practical and clearly written., September 5, 1998

By	Jody Newell: [e-mail] (Auburn, AL USA) - See all my reviews

This is a very practical and sensibly written book that touches on every aspect of Aromatherapy and leaves you with a clear understanding of essential oils without getting too lengthy or technical. Occassional anecdotes make reading this book more interesting and the many charts make things easy at a glance. This is a great book for beginners and the more experienced as well.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!, July 25, 1999

By	Joseph Blohm (Chandler, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aromatherapy (Paperback)

I would highly recommend this book. I attended one of Kathi's workshops on using herbs and essential oils for first aid and she is a wonderful teacher. I subsequently bought her book (one of the many she has published) and have found them easy to read and very informative. I have made at least 10 of her essential oil recipes for myself, my friends and my family with terrific results. I recommend this book for both experienced aromatherapists and novices alike. It also makes an excellent gift!