Illustrated Guide - Aromatherapy Book

For anybody who is unsure about the precise differences between the alternative healing arts, the Illustrated Guide series, printed by Element publishers, is a superb place to start. Aromatherapy: An Illustrated Guide details exactly how essential oils can be used to treat many illnesses and conditions, and is one of a series including books on Reflexology, Homeopathy, Flower Essences, Vitamins & Minerals, and Herbalism. Like the companion editions, this book is superbly illustrated throughout with photographs and pictures, and presents information in an easily accessible and attractive way. In addition to the history of the art, how to practice it and how to prepare the oils, the book details the chemical components of essential oils, how to blend them and which carrier oils to use when. A series of sections on massage prepare you technically and the extensive listings of the different essences give you a great starting point if you are new to aromatherapy, or a great reference point if you are more experienced. A glossary of bodily symptoms, sections on visiting a practitioner and specific uses of aromatherapy, as well as a bibliography and list of useful addresses make this a great all-round reference. --Lucie NaylorRead More