Practical Aromatherapy: the Complete Beginner's Guide

by Penny Rich

Aromatherapy is the soothing, natural way to achieving a real sense of well-being using essential oils. The art of aromatherapy lies in the creative use of the oils, the skilful mixing and blending to produce aromas. This book is an A-Z directory of these essential oils, explaining what they are and how they are made, including a chart listing their properties for healing and mood-enhancing. It recommends which oils blend well together and which oils are best for individual needs with step-by-step photographs of massages using the aromatherapy oils and suggestions for beauty treatments, body moisturizers, baths and inhalations, together with recipes.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Health

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1994

Reviews

[Cindy]

very useful. has essential oils by type, usage, recommendations. Also has massage information.

CMB

[Aimee Dhondt]

Great beginners book to essential oil use