The Fragrant Heavens (Paperback)

~ (Author) "AS EACH DAY DAWNS, pure sunlight sparkles in dewdrops, shimmering on the grass, and on the leaves and flowers of the world..." (more)
Key Phrases: vibrational aromatherapy, energetic aromatherapy, aromatic traditions, Emotional Healing, Native American, Combines Well With Special Care (more...)

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Product Description

Valerie Ann Worwood explores the connection between fragrance and spirituality, examining both scientific and esoteric evidence for the spiritual power of essential oils. She examines the spiritual traditions that use aroma for ritual, prayer, and meditation and shows how to incorporate these traditions into modern practices.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: New World Library; 1 edition (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577310691
• ISBN-13: 978-1577310693
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #861,843 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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67 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary, Wonderful Book, August 25, 1999

By A Customer

This book does wonderful justice to what we have all subliminally known - namely that scent and fragrance work on more than the physical realm. In this remarkable book, Valerie Worwood discusses in great detail the role of essential oils in all kinds of spiritual and emotional practice and healing. For example there are numerous colour photographs of the remarkably beautiful auras of different oils. There are table compiled by those who have real experience of them, of how oils interact with angels (don't let this put you off) and there is an in depth discussion of each of 62 oils and how they work to support and heal us on a deeper and higher levels than anything purely chemical could. I have long used and love essential oils and this is an invaluable addition to my library of more basic introductions to the physical properties of the oils. Incidentally, Worwood's Fragrant Pharmacy is one of the best books of its kind of the medical and household uses of oils, and her Fragrant Mind is BY FAR the best book on healing mind and emotions with essential oils.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Labor of Love, February 8, 2000

By	Deborah Layton (New York) - See all my reviews

One can easily tell that the author has not only spent much time studying and working with this aspect of aromatherapy, but the writing was purely a labor of love. Her other books are very good. This one is excellent. Even people who do not particularly do this type of practice will appreciate the detailed knowledge provided and the author's deep respect for the subject.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heavenly, March 4, 2004

By	Stephanie Rose Bird "conjurer2" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

When there are so many readymade products on the market, why do people take so much time to create their own? Reading "The Fragrant Heavens" supplies key answers to this question, the most significant is our desire to tap into the spiritual dimensions of plants. "The Fragrant Heavens" is another stellar work by Valerie Ann Worwood. This is a book to treasure and to give as as a gift to anyone involved in holistic health or spirituality.