The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy & Herbalism

Lawless, Julia

ISBN 10: 1852307218 / ISBN 13: 9781852307219

Published by Element Books Ltd., 1995

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy & Herbalism
• Publisher: Element Books Ltd.
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852307218
• ISBN 13: 9781852307219
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A guide to the most commonly available aromatherapy oils. This book gives vital information on plant origins, medical herbalism and the properties and actions of herbs and essential oils. It covers 165 oils, their actions, characteristics, principal constituents and folk traditions.

Part 1 An introduction to aromatics: historical roots; aromatherapy and medical herbalism; the body – actions and applications; how to use essential oils at home; creative blending; a guide to aromatic materials. Part 2 Therapeutic index. Part 3 The oils.

About the Author

Julia Lawless is an industry-leading expert on essential oils and aromatherapy in both the US and UK. She has been interested in aromatic oils since childhood and has studied Western and Tibetan herbal medicine and is a qualified aromatherapist. Her published works include The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils and The Aromatherapy Garden.