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 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism
ASIN: 1852307218
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: The best reference for essential oils
Comments: This unique book is not only well illustraded but also fun to read. A quick and easy reference is what makes this book special. I will recommend it for any one interested in essential oils.
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 The Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews
ASIN: 0875421288
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: A must-have reference book!
Comments: This is one of my favorite books by Scott Cunningham. He explores so many different methods of magickal creation that there is something for everyone and more. If you want to learn more about making your own incense, brews, potions, powders, inks, soaps, tinctures, oils, herbal baths,etc., YOU MUST BUY THIS BOOK. Each section is informative and full of recipies, explanations, suggestions, and warnings. The chapter on substitution is excellent and the charts and appendixes are helpful as well. The book's tone is more instructional rather than spiritual, especially compared to Cunningham's other books. If you are looking for in-depth information about magical herbs and oils, I highly recommend reading Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs and The Magic of Aromatherapy in addition to The Complete Book of Incense, Oils, and Brews.
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 500 Formulas for Aromatherapy: Mixing Essential Oils for Every Use
ASIN: 0806905840
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent Book!
Comments: This is an incredible book. The formulas are excellent and there is such an enormous selection to choose from. It takes the guessing work out of blending. I never thought that I could make so many wonderful formulas with essential oils. I recommend it highly to anyone either starting to use essential oils or already using these great oils.
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 Releasing Emotional Patterns with Essential Oils
ASIN: 0966138139
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: safety with essential oils
Comments: I have read Dr. Carolyn Mein's book. In her book on page 47, she clearly states that the essential oils can be diluted with vegetable oil, and to use caution. She has also written that the oils can be used effectively with no application by smell only. This book is an excelent achievement on the emotional application of essential oils. Please don't let someones lack of competence, and understanding deter from this book, or the use of essential oils.
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 Medical Aromatherapy: Healing with Essential Oils
ASIN: 1883319692
Customer's Rating: 2
Summary: Medical Aromatherapy: Healing with Essential Oils
Comments: This book, while loaded with plenty of technical info, LACKS plain, straightforward healing.
A FEW HOURS searching ON-LINE WILL GET YOU THE SAME MEDICAL INFO, WITHOUT WEEDING THRU HUNDREDS OF PAGES OF SCIENTIFIC JARGIN!
Also purchased the oils they are connected with - my experience was the WORST! My adult business experience spans decades and i can say i will never do business with them EVER. They charge the most of any company for oil - there goes the theory "you get what you pay for".
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 The Complete Illustrated Guide to Aromatherapy: A Practical Approach to the Use of Essential Oils for Health and Well-Being
ASIN: 1852309873
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Great book!
Comments: I have her other book on essential oils but this one would have to be my favorite. Very indepth details about how to use Aromatherepy and the various uses including Massage and Healing properties.Great book and the photos are stunning. Very well organized and the amount of detail is vital to anyone who is serious about safely and effectively including aromatherepy in their lives.
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 Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy
ASIN: 0892817437
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: This IS well-referenced...
Comments: First and most importantly, I *love* this book. It explains the chemical composition of essential oils in easy to understand terms. It gives a science-loving person a lot of interesting information. It cites studies (and *DOES* have footnotes...)
This is NOT a simple recipe book. It does have some great ones listed throughout the book, but it is promarily an explanation of the science of many essential oils. How they work, what molecules they are made of, which ones are toxic and at what levels, etc.
What I am peeved about is that, when I first came on Amazon to look for science-oriented essential oil books and found this one, the negative reviews made me decide *not* to buy it. Luckily, I happened to see it in a bookstore, picked it up, and found out for myself that it is a perfect book to supplement the essential oil library. There is so much great scientific info in easy to understand terms. I *highly* recommend it if you are interested in science.
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 The Essential Oils Book: Creating Personal Blends for Mind and Body
ASIN: 0882669133
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent for the Beginner Aromatherapist
Comments: I purchased this book for the purpose of getting advice on creating my own blends using essential oils. The recipes included in this book are versatile and provide enough background info to enable the reader to achieve this goal. The author transmits friendly excitement about integrating essential oils into our daily routines. Her writings act as a guide to the beginner and encourage him/her to look for new uses of aromatherapy.
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 375 Essential Oils and Hydrosols
ASIN: 1883319897
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: The World of Aromatherapy
Comments: Jeannie Rose's 375 Essential Oils and Hydrosols is one of the best new books on aromatherpay along with the World of Aromatherapy by the women of NAHA. They have put together a great collection of educational information. One of the best she has yet! I love all of Jeannie Roses books and her new Herbal body book is greatly more detailed and informative also. Love her and everything she writes.
I am available for online discussion. I am an aromaherbalist in the Chicago area. BViolet11@aol.com
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 The Art of Aromatherapy: The Healing and Beautifying Properties of the Essential Oils of Flowers and Herbs
ASIN: 0892810017
Customer's Rating: 2
Summary: Too difficult to research
Comments: This book may contain great information, but unless you're committed to sitting down and reading it cover to cover, this won't be your most helpful resource. This book has no index in the back, so if you want to look up a specific topic, you've only got chapter and section headings, and then you have to scan through pages and pages to find what you're looking for. I've got 4 aromatherapy books, and I barely ever crack this one open because it's too much work to find what I'm looking for. There are much better books out there!
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 Essential Aromatherapy: A Pocket Guide to Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
ASIN: 188003266X
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: If you get only one book on aromatherapy, get this one!
Comments: I have a number of aromatherapy books, but this one is my favorite. It's a small book but it contains all the practical knowledge you need to know to practice good aromatherapy. I have found it invaluable and highly recommend it.
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 Crabtree and Evelyn Fragrant Herbal: Enhancing Your Life with Aromatic Herbs and Essential Oils
ASIN: 0821224719
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: SHEER BEAUTY
Comments: This is an absolutely gorgeous book, loaded with pictures that make me want to quit my job and get a greenhouse in the country and grow beautiful herbs and flowers. This book covers a wide range of topics for each aromatic group, ranging from perfumes, to garden designs, to recipes. It is practical as well as it is beautiful. This is one of my favorite garden/herb picture books, in fact it is one of my favorite picture books, period.
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 Complete Aromatherapy Handbook: Essential Oils for Radiant Health
ASIN: 0806982225
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Complete Aromatherapy Handbook
Comments: Informative! This book is chocked full of information on essential oils. Written and organized in easy to follow format. The blending recipes are a real treat for any beginner. Although this is a paper back (large edition)the graphics and color are eyecatching. THIS BOOK IS A WELCOME ADDITION TO MY REFERENCE LIBRARY ON AROMATHERAPY.
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 Vibrational Healing: Revealing the Essence of Nature Through Aromatherapy's Use of Essential Oils
ASIN: 1583940316
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: A reference for use of aromatherapy.
Comments: This book has been an incredible tool for me to use as a reference. I have intuitively picked an essence or a combination of essences in the past, however, now I have a great set of information that provides a description of the oils and directions for releasing blocked energies. This validates my intuition and provides clarification on the mental level of these choices. I have also discerned that this book has many layers of information which provides guidance for the professional healer as well as the beginner.
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 Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit: Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils
ASIN: 0892818875
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: inpirational
Comments: I first read this book when it was recommended to me by a Massage Intructor,in Australia, who was an inspiration in herself. It is simple and informative , while insightfull, for both the beginner in Aromatherapy as well as the practitioner. I would recommend it to anyone who is open to wholistic healing, and to those who just aren't sure. Great to have in the house as a reference.
Mojay has simply explained the links between healing the spirit and the body using aromatherapy.
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 The Directory of Essential Oils
ASIN: 0852073461
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: The best directory for the professional and amateur
Comments: This book is definately a must for anyone studying or wants to know more about essential oils. I used this book as a bible during my Diploma of Aromatherapy course, and I still find it a valuable tool for this modality, as it covers everything from where the plant originates from, its chemical properities, effects on the mind, body, skin, blending. I highly recommend this book for any aromatherapy enthusiast. A must on the bookshelf.
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 Aromatherapy: A Lifetime Guide to Healing With Essential Oils
ASIN: 0133494322
Customer's Rating: 4
Summary: Great Reference
Comments: Great imformation and introduction into the world of Aromatheraphy. 100's of recipes with clear mixing and safety instructions. I've been reading lots of material on Aromatheraphy this one is my favorite. I refer to chap 15 - Blending How-To's every time I create a blend! This book will motivate you to start creating. I used 'Hearts and Roses Aromatheraphy 101 Kit' to get started, which includes 10 oils. I am looking to move on to essential oils that are not only 100% pure but are also ORGANIC (and more expen$ive). As Cooksley explains, these are chemical free (ie: no insecticides, etc. used in growing)...buy the book!
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 Personalized Perfumes: More Than 40 Recipes for Making Fragrances With Essential Oils
ASIN: 0671880292
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Wonderful beginner book
Comments: For the inexperienced this book is a great beginning. It offers a set simple bases to begin experimenting with fragrance. The instuctions are in common measurements with no need of special scales or [pricey] equipment. If you are just courious and would like to try this hobby "Personalized Perfumes" is a good start.
Visually the book is stunning. The graphic design and the wonderfully composed photographs are the equal to any coffee table book. This little gem is a pleasure to own.
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 Scents and Scentuality: Essential Oils and Aromatherapy for Romance, Love, and Sex
ASIN: 1577310756
Customer's Rating: 4
Summary: A useful guide for more advanced work
Comments: I agree that there should be warnings about a few of the oils mentioned in this book. That aside, it is well worth getting if you are more experienced and know something about the oils already. It is full of many ideas and recipes specific to romantic and sexual aromatherapy, and would help complete that area of your library. I recommend it not as a basic, but as something more in depth.
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 The Aromatherapy Workbook: Understanding Essential Oils from Plant to Bottle
ASIN: 0722526458
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Well-written and relevant. Clear, understandable material.
Comments: Shirley Price has managed to take some of the stickier subjects in aromatherapy, namely the chemisty of essential oils as well as plant families, and make them easy to understand. She does this without sacrificing accuracy to simplicity. This book is a must for anyone who wishes to be well-versed in the subject of aromatherapy. In fact, I have recommended this book to hundreds of people in my aromatherapy schools across the country.
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 The Healing Aromatherapy Bath: Therapeutic Treatments Using Meditation, Visualization and Essential Oils
ASIN: 1580171974
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: informative, helpful and very insightful
Comments: This book has shown me how I can derive the maximum benefit from aromatherapy baths by utilizing multiple diciplines such as meditation, and visualization in conjunction with the bath. I have also learned to demystify the effects of essential oils from the easy to understand explanations of these oils by Ms. Lazzara. She writes in a manner that makes it easy for the lay person to understand and therefore incorporate the multi-discipline approach in the aromatherapy bath. I have clearly derived better results from aromtherapy baths since I began following the suggestions that Ms. Lazzara has provided in her book. Thank you Margo.
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 The Aromatherapy Kitchen: Recipes for Health and Beauty Using Essential Oils
ASIN: 0855328886
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Very Pleased!
Comments: Great guidebook! Pity there is not an image available for its listing - it deserves more attention.
Beautifully illustrated, offering an abundance of recipes for lovely soaps, lotions, massage oils, shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers, toners... help for digestion, circulation, skin-care, moods, stress, water retention... and lots more in there! These are quite easy and enjoyable to make.
This book is appropriate for even beginning hobbyists, as it explains the basics of working with essential oils (including cautions), and lists therapeutic values of the various EO's used in these recipes; also lists properties of several carrier oils. Each step is well outlined so that even the novice can prepare these to perfection.
Great for making gifts to give, or you could even give this book itself as a gift! It would be very well received by anyone with an interest in a more natural, healthful lifestyle - especially those who enjoy being creative. I'm ordering a few more to give as gifts along with sample items prepared from the book.
I look forward to many years of making special soaps and lotions for family and friends (and myself!). The several different massage oils are fabulous and particularly quick and easy to prepare. This book is most definitely worth the small price tag, I'm so happy I bought it.
It is magazine-size; firm, glossy cover (not hardback, but firmer than paperback); nice quality gloss pages and lovely photo illustrations. Highly recommended.
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 Natural Healing for Women: Caring for Yourself With Herbs, Homeopathy and Essential Oils
ASIN: 0044406452
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent Homeopathic Remedy Reference
Comments: Some of the medical info is dated in this book, as it to be expected as it's 5 years old now, but the reference on the Homeopathic Remedies is just fabulous. I bought it for that alone (that is most of the book anyway), i love how she explains which remedy is for what. Just excellent and i bought it on that merit alone. Great reference, worth the $$
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 Mary Lee's Natural Health and Beauty: Healthy Living With Essential Oils
ASIN: 1585421057
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: I Loved this Book!
Comments: I heard Mary Lee on the radio and bought her book. I read the entire book in three days and think it's terrific. I have been looking for a way to live a healthier life and I found Mary Lee's Natural Health and Beauty extremely helpful. It gives me a starting point in making my home a happier, healthier place without going to extremes. I also love the fact that she has made her passion into a successful business. I know this phrase is overused, but..."YOU GO GIRL"!
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 The Healing Power of Aromatherapy: The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Benefits of Essential Oils
ASIN: 0761504419
Customer's Rating: 4
Summary: An Introductory Book
Comments: The ancient art of aromatherapy (dating back 6500 years) is thoroughly explored in this book, where the author looks at how essential oils affect our physical and mental well-being. The author does a good job of relating the history of aromatherapy too.
The book explains how the various essential oils work and how the average person can use them (baths, massages, skin care, and room fragrances). Walji also talks about various ailments/illnesses and the use of these oils for treating them naturally.
Aromatherapy is called an alternative therapy and uses natural plant scents to heal, relax, or energize the body. Oils are extracted from many parts of a plant: the leaves, flowers, roots, seeds, and from the rinds of fruit.
The author includes a complete appendix that explains which oils should be used for which condition, including depression, addiction, acne, athlete's foot, and warts.
This book is a good reference to use in addition to conventional health care. I am still not sure I am a believer but I do love my scented aromatherapy candles!
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 Aromatherapy: The Complete Guide to Plant and Flower Essences for Health and Beauty
ASIN: 0553371665
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Lots and lots of info on 80 essential oils.
Comments: This is a really great reference book for 80 different essential oils! Each plant is described in terms of what it looks like, where it thrives and history of use. Often, ancient magical uses and properties are listed. The saying, "to keep evil at bay" refers to the power of bay laurel, Laurus Nobilis to protect from evil. No current magical uses are listed and the emphasis is upon current medicinal and beauty applications and uses in cooking. Before refrigeration, meat was stored in highly aromatic marinades to help prevent putrefaction.
Each essential oil is described by color, odor and viscosity; from what part of the plant it is distilled; principal constituents and dangers are listed. Apparently, aromatherapy has been in use throughout Europe even after modern medicines began to be widely used and is only "new" in the United States.
Each essential oil has a list of many common ailments for which it is recommended. I wish these were indexed! There is also a section of A-Z common ailments that is helpful. I found the recipies for cooking especially intriguing as most of the aromatherapy books I've read don't specifically focus on cooking.
Aromatherapy is a great alternative to traditional western medicine, especially for self treating conditions for which one would normally go to the drugstore. In Europe, aromatherapists provide primary health care and are medical doctors, but the United States has not yet moved to license aromatherapists and they are not generally trained in medicine.
This is a great book to have on hand as a reference when using essential oils for self-treatment
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 Aromatherapy for Women: A Practical Guide to Essential Oils for Health and Beauty
ASIN: 0892816287
Customer's Rating: 5
Summary: Great for beginners, Helped me alot at first.
Comments: This book is great! Not only does she provide and excellent source of information for beginners, but she also conveys her passion for aromatherapy through her writings,and her total faith in the use of essential oils for healing the body, and the soul. Deals alot with issues for women and children. She also provides a long list of companies that sell quality oils,and even schools in the U.S. and U.K. where you can receive education in the field. Overall her passion for the oils and knowledge of their uses can give alot of confidence to the beginner. I do have one caution though,because she lives in the U.K., some of the words she uses for different maladies are different from the ones used in the U.S. So if you don't know what it is she's talking about, make sure you ask or look it up.
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 Aromatherapy Made Easy: Simple Step-By-Step Guide to Using Essential Oils
ASIN: 0722534523
Customer's Rating: 4
Summary: Aromatherapy Made Easy
Comments: What a great little book. This book is worth much more than I paid for it. Christine brings such an honesty to her book. The way she explains each oil and gives a little review is so very refreshing. A paper back book I can carry with me for quick review. Thanks Christine
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