The Aromatherapy Companion: Medicinal Uses/Ayurvedic Healing/Body-Care Blends/Perfumes & Scents/Emotional Health & Well-Being (Herbal Body) (Paperback)

by Victoria H. Edwards (Author) "In very simple terms, aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of pure essential oils to improve the health and balance of the skin, the body, the..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
"I recommend this book to both students and aromatherapy practitioners." -- Dorene Peterson, B.A., DNT, DIP ACU, Principal, Australasian College of Herbal Studies

"This book was a pleasure to read, full of sensory recipes and restorative suggestions for living an aromatic life." -- Jeanne Rose, author of The Aromatherapy Book: Applications & Inhalations, 375 Essential Oils & Hydrosols, The World of Aromatherapy, and others

Product Description
Edwards shares 13 years of experience to create the most comprehensive aromatherapy guide available including profiles of essential oils, instructions for blending and using them, and information on careers in aromatherapy.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC; illustrated edition edition (January 6, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580171508
• ISBN-13: 978-1580171502
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #449,537 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Written with Intelligence and verve, February 10, 2000

By	Maggie Magdala (Canada) - See all my reviews

I was amazed at the warmth and depth of knowledge this book has. I have read it and enjoyed it a lot and I wanted to share with others this review from England "What a relief it is to read a book written by someone with so much good stuff to say." This is a quote from Robert Tisserand author of "The Art of Aromatherapy" and "Essential Oil Safety a Guide for Health Care Professionals" printed in the International Journal of Aromatherapy vol 9 #3 Tisserand goes on to say The Fifteen chapters include Safety Guidelines, Carrier Oils, Creating Blends, Aromatherapy and Ayurveda and an A-Z section with some 125 essential oils. These, along with the other ten chapters is laid out in a two colour text in a reader friendly fashion, and it is easy to dip into. Masses of useful practical information written with intelligence and verve. I recommend this book to all my friends and students as very helpful and informative.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE AROMATHERAPY COMPANION, February 17, 2000

By	Roberta H. Binder (Fort Collins, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As the owner of a natural products store which features aromatherapy as a true focal point, I recommend TAC to all customers seeking an introduction to the topic, advanced customers seeking blending ideas and information, and students ready to expand their aromatherapy knowledge base. It is well written, accurate and easy to explore and understand. It is our hottest aromatherapy title.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lost Knowledge Returns., February 18, 2000

By	Susan Smart (USA) - See all my reviews

Have you ever wondered where all the information that was acquired by people living on this planet for 1000's of years went? And why we seem so impoverished by our loss? This book was written by a woman who is helping to reclaim our misplaced heritage by teaching us to care for ourselves and others with the essences of the earth. Victoria Edwards has hands on experience with the essential oil palette from the usual to the exotic and reveals many different ways to use and experience the benefits of aromatherapy. A thorough and pracitcal guide to teaching yourself how to respond to the myriad of life's challenges. Excellent!