Author: Kathi Keville
Mindy Green/
Publisher: Sri Satguru Publications
Year: 1998
Language: English
Pages: 157
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8170306027
Description
The word aromatherapy conjures up images of people magically alleviating their depression or insecurities with wonderful scents. But aromatherapy is much more than that. Incorporating aromatherapy into your life enhances your overall health, beauty and psychological well-being. Aromatherapy can reduce stress, improve sleep and give you more energy. It can improve your complexion, treat an annoying skin itch and eliminate a stomachache.
Perhaps the best thing about aromatherapy is that is so easy and pleasurable to engage in. few people will complain about receiving a prescription to bathe with scented oils or apply a fragrant body oil-two of the most popular aromatherapy techniques.
Essential oils give plants their characteristic odors, enabling us to take deep drafts of a fragrant rose bloom or drink in the perfume of lilacs and lavender. It is because essential oils are by their very nature aromatic that the therapy involving their use has been christened aromatherapy.
Everything you need to know to enhance your health, beauty, and emotional well-being through the practice of aromatherapy. Kathy 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.
THE BOOK INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TOPICS
The history and theory of fragrance
Therapeutics uses of aromatherapy for circulation, digestion, respiration, immunity, and more
Instructions for creating personal beauty and skin-care products
A material medica listing the origins and uses of commonly available essential oils
Contents
PREFACE
PART I: THEORY
A History of Fragrance
The Sense of Smell
Scent and Psyche
PART II: THERAPY
Guidelines for Using Essential Oils and Herbs
Therapeutics
Aromatherapy Materia Medica-an Encyclopedia of Essential Oils
Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy Body Care
Facial Care
Essential Oils in the Kitchen
PART III : ALCHEMY
Blending Essential Oils-the Perfumer’s Art
Extracting Essential Oils
Chemistry of Essential Oils
PART IV : CHARTS
How to Use the Charts
Fragrances for Emotions
Essential Oils for Physical Problems
Essential Oils for Skin Problems
Essential Oils for Hair Care
Essential Oils for Complexion Types
Chemical Groups
PART V: APPENDICES
Botanical Names
Aromatherapy Resources
Bibliography
Scientific Resources
Recommended Reading-Herb Books
Index