The olfactory journey described in this book introduces readers to the pleasures and benefits of educating and training the 'nose', our olfactory palate.
*; Explains what an essential oil is and examines the botany of how they evolved and the various roles they play, from protecting the plant to aiding its propagation *; Provides in-depth profiles for 58 common essential oils, identifying the phytochemicals that contribute to each oil's scent and healing qualities and its therapeutic applications, with an emphasis on antimicrobial and antiviral properties *; Discusses the healthiest and safest ways to use essential oils for self-care and the safe and appropriate use of essential oils for children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems Exploring the journey of essential oils from living plant to bottle, as well as how to apply them in your own life for healing and balance, Heather Dawn Godfrey explains what an essential oil is and examines the botany of how they evolved and the various roles they play--from protecting the plant to aiding its propagation.
The Fragrant Mind is written in an easy, accessible style for anyone who wishes to learn how essential oils can influence our minds and emotions and how to use aromatherapy to maintain a peaceful equilibrium or bring about positive change.
This manual from the French school of aromatherapy is a comprehensive guide to 100 essential oils offering practical and rigorous information for integrative and complementary health practitioners.
This book provides easy-to-understand, scientifically backed answers to readers' questions about essential oils, helping them make informed decisions about which products to use and how and setting realistic expectations about what essential oils can and cannot do to improve well-being.
The olfactory journey described in this book introduces readers to the pleasures and benefits of educating and training the 'nose', our olfactory palate.
This book will walk you through the seemingly complex, but realistically simple, process of creating your own oils, soaps, creams, and gels, utilizing them effectively to boost your health both in mind and body.
First published in 1915, this volume contains a detailed guide to the preparation and manufacture of perfumes and cosmetics, originally intended for professional perfumers and cosmetic manufacturers.
Achillée millefeuille, épinette blanche, genévrier commun, houblon, lavande vraie, menthe poivrée, millepertuis, sapin baumier, thé du labrador, verge d'or… Le terroir québécois regorge de trésors aromatiques dont on peut profiter chaque jour !
The importance of intuition in aromatherapy blending, essential and base oil selection and bodywork is the focus of Gill Farrer-Halls' authoritative new book.
Using 40 essential oils, and offering step by step guidance, Denise Whichello Brown introduces you to the full benefits of aromatherapy in this practical and clear book.
For thousands of years fragrance has been used, across many varied cultures, for altering mental and emotional states, and as part of spiritual practice.
Identifying seven aromatic plants with specific psychoactive properties, the author describes the different states of consciousness that are achieved, manipulated, and transformed by the people and cultures that use them in specialized ways, both in the past and in the contemporary world.
Lisa Chamberlain shows you how to work with magical botanical oils in your spellcraftwhether you're well versed in other forms of magic but are just discovering essential oil magic, or are new to magic altogether.
Wow your guests with these wonderfully scent-sational recipesPacked with seasonal blends, creative gifts, and much more, this book offers unique ways to make every essential oil class fun, engaging and special.
This vintage book contains a collection of simple recipes for making a variety of cosmetic products ranging from powders and perfumes to creams and lotions.
Although the use of essential oils to help physical, mental and emotional problems has been thoroughly investigated and described over the past few decades, this is the first book devoted solely to their use on a subtle or spiritual level.
