Essential Oils (Neal's Yard Remedies) (Paperback)

by Susan Curtis (Author)

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Product Description
Lavender, patchouli and sandalwood oils are among the many natural oils featured in Essential Oils. The book is a valuable guide to all aspects of the subject, from history and methods of extractions to properties and applications. Neal's Yard Remedies has created its own tried and tested oils, remedies snd cosmetics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Aurum Press (May 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1854104136
• ISBN-13: 978-1854104137
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,301,540 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference guide for Aromatherapy study., February 17, 1999

By A Customer

Easy to read and understand, Susan Curtis, has a wonderous understanding of holitic therapies. Essential Oils by Curtis gives the basics on aromatherapy (ie. how essential oils work, storage and care, blending, base oils etc.) along with a detailed discription of 42 essential oils. Each essential oil has informaton on its orgin, therapeutic properties, method of extraction, psychological profile and its' most common use. Paper quality and photographs add to the quality of this book, as well as, a table of "method of application" listed on each essential oil.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars invaluable to alternative medicine, August 22, 2003

By	C.M.Dubbya "C." (Altamonte Springs, FLA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essential Oils (Neal's Yard Remedies) (Paperback)

this is the 3rd copy of this book that i am puchasing. i keep loaning it out, and nor getting it back. it is a wealth of knowledge. i have used this book for curing just about any ailment. i highly recommend it.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HIghly informative - Useful!, February 19, 2002

By A Customer

My avocation is making herbal medicines and cosmetics. This is one of the few reference books I cannot live without - ragged from constant consultation. The descriptions of the essential oils are thorough and quite useful, without being overly technical. The chart in the back of ailments and the oils that can be used to treat them is particularly helpful. The psychological profiles of the oils are also interesting, but not overstated. This book would be suitable for people new to essential oils and their properties as well as an appropriate tool for those who are more knowledgeable.