Aromatherapy WorkbookAromatherapy Workbook, first published in 1990, is an essential guide to the history, folklore, science, and practice of aromatherapy. It features more than seventy essential oils classified by botanical family with detailed discussions of their specific actions, along with unique insights into their energetic and spiritual properties. This revised edition incorporates the latest biochemical research with the spiritual and psychological understanding of essential oils. Author Marcel Lavabre, a founder of the American Aromatherapy Association, explains the mysterious and powerful influence of scent on our mental state, emotion, and sexuality. He discusses the various methods of extraction, devotes a special section to the art of blending, and presents specific formulas for disorders such as digestive and circulatory ailments, headaches, insomnia, and menstrual problems. Aromatherapy Workbook is an ideal guide for beginners as well as a reference for practitioners. • More than 90,000 copies sold. • Easy-to-follow illustrated reference for beginners. • A desk resource and teaching tool for practicing aromatherapists. |
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Contents
Aromatics and Perfumes in History | 3 |
Aromatherapy A Multilevel Therapy | 10 |
Essential Oils Extraction and Adulteration | 20 |
The Chemistry of Essential Oils | 29 |
Principles of Aromatherapy How Essential Oils Work | 44 |
The Use of Essential Oils for Health Beauty and WellBeing | 51 |
The Essential Oils | 65 |
Essential Oils in Botanical Families | 70 |
The Art of Blending | 105 |
Essential Oils Reference Table | 127 |
Aromatherapy Therapeutic Index | 153 |
Resource Guide | 164 |
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Common terms and phrases
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References to this book
The Aromatherapy Book: Applications & Inhalations Jeanne Rose,John Hulburd No preview available - 1992 |
The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of ... Julia Lawless No preview available - 2002 |
Bibliographic information
| Title | Aromatherapy Workbook |
| Author | Marcel Lavabre |
| Edition | illustrated, revised |
| Publisher | Inner Traditions / Bear & Co, 1996 |
| ISBN | 0892816449, 9780892816446 |
| Length | 192 pages |
| Subjects | › Health & Fitness / Aromatherapy Health & Fitness / Herbal Medications |
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