Essential Oils for Emotional Wellbeing: More Than 400 Aromatherapy Recipes for Mind, Emotions & Spirit

by Vannoy Gentles Fite

Heal from the Inside Out with the Power of Essential Oils Throughout the ages, essential oils have been used to address a wide variety of mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. Bring this ancient knowledge into your modern life with Essential Oils for Emotional Wellbeing . Featuring more than 400 step-by-step recipes, this comprehensive guide makes it easy for you to take control of your wellness and spiritual journey. These recipes come in many forms, including: It's simple to find the recipes you need with this book's well-organized categories based on conditions, emotions, needs, desires, and devotion. Learn about therapeutic properties, warnings, storage, and using essential oils for specific issues. With Vannoy Gentles Fite's guidance, you'll be able to use these gifts from the earth to benefit every aspect of your life.

Genres: Nonfiction

432 pages, Paperback

Published October 8, 2018

About the author

I love to garden, write, spend time with family and play outdoors. Most of my days are spent researching articles, recipes and healing products. I am the co-owner of The Pottery Box which is where the majority of my time is spent. I am blessed to be a writer and be able to spend my time with the people I love daily. I mean TRULY blessed.

I love to write. I write almost everyday. Getting the news to people about natural healing methods is, I feel, the purpose of my life. I am a Certified Herbalist, Certified Aromatherapist, Certified Ayurvedic Life Coach, Licensed Yoga Instructor.

I love to cook Ayurveda style recipes for my health and the health of those I love. Trying new vegetarian, gluten free and sugar free recipes is something I try to do several times a week.

Healing with food, essential oils, herbs and remedies from all over the world has prompted my next book " Llewellyn’s Book of Natural Remedies” which is up for pre-order now, and "Alternative Healing Methods for Mind, Emotions and Soul." Hopefully this one will be out in the next 2 years.

I am next going to concentrate on writing and researching books that teach how to heal with your doshas and chakras. Diet, exercise, herbs, oils, attitude, prayer, nature...they all play a part in healing by balancing doshas and chakras.

I feel I can never learn or know enough about healing with Ayurvedic medicine. Writing and researching Ayurveda is at the forefront of my life right now.

Reviews

[8stitches 9lives]

I'm familiar with many of the uses for essential oils but have always been under the impression that only a licenced aromatherapy practitioner should be giving out advice on the subject and due to the potential for things to go sideways if the advice is wrong, I still believe that. So, when I read in the opening pages of this book a disclosure clause stating that the author was not qualified in any way I was concerned but decided to continue to see what lay ahead. However, it does state in the author's online biography that she is a certified herbalist and a certified aromatherapist, but why would you say the exact opposite if you are trying to flog a book? Unfortunately, some of the information provided I would deem as quite dangerous whether certified or not. For instance, talk of ingesting the oils scared the living daylights out of me as I know they are for external use only. The recipes also require the oils to be diluted sufficiently, and I feel that the measurements were way off here.

Please, if you're looking for a book to guide you on the use of essential oils make sure the author is qualified enough to be able to supply that kind of information. There are plenty of fantastic ones on the market that are safe and that is the most important thing. This book is a minefield for beginners looking to learn about this topic. Don't get me wrong, there is plenty of sound, solid information here, but a novice will not know the difference between sound information and potentially dangerous information.

Many thanks to Llewellyn Publications for an ARC. I was not required to post a review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

[Marina]

I’m really not a ‘spiritual’ person but I enjoy using essential oils in a fun and practical way.
This book gives heaps of ideas for using essential oils at home, using delivery methods such as bath bombs, sugar scrubs and lip balms – so actually, it’s a book about making your own cosmetics, which I love.
The recipes are indexed by delivery method and emotional ‘condition’ and are given cute names. I’m all for the ‘Sexual Soak’, the ‘Mellow me out Spray’ and the ‘I’m the Greatest and I know it Rub’ but the ‘Lucky Bath’ and ‘Money Money Bath Salts’ almost stray into witchcraft.
Each essential oil recipe is followed by the instructions on how to make the spritz, ointment, diffuser or whatever – this means these methods are reprinted over and over again. I’d have preferred a separate ‘method’ section , maybe with step-by-step photographs.
There is a little bit of what I (apologetically to those who believe) call ‘mumbo jumbo’ but, as this is a book you can dip into or use as reference, people like me can just skim past it.
A lovely book.
Thanks to NetGalley and Llewellyn Worldwide for this digital arc.

[Scarlett (Carrie)]

This book isn't really one you read cover to cover, it does give the history of oils and how to use them but still it's full of amazing recipes for essential oils! If you like essential oils, then you'll love this! It's got recipes for depression, anxiety, nightmares, and even paranoia. It's also got other good things as well like passion, love, balance, luck, and peace.

I'm going to share one of my favorites for balance.

It's a bath salt recipe.

6 drops of vetiver oil
6 drops of jasmine oil
6 drops of clary sage oil
2 drops of lavender oil
3 cups of salt
1 tablespoon carrier oil
1 tablespoon of milk

Any salt type is fine to use for this, add all the oils together with the salt and make sure it's well blended. Leave the mixture in a dark area for 24 hours and then stir it again. When ready, add the bath water and the milk and 1/2 cup of your bath salt and there you go! Let the mixture seep into your skin and help you bring balance to your life.

*Thanks to NetGalley for this title in exchange for an honest review*

[Jo]

#EssentialOilsForEmotionalWellbeing #NetGalley #Wellness

A complete encyclopedic book about the essential oils. An amazing selection of recipes to do Bath and Shower Bomb,Lip Balm and more delightful items. Also, the book contains the list of benefits of each essentials oil, an intro to Ayurveda and more useful information with the references at the end of the book. The book can be used by any level of expertise on the domain.

[Leslie McKee]

I try to use natural methods for various things whenever possible, so I was excited to read and review this book. There are so many recipes included in this book, and it’s divided into the following sections:

1. Basic Use
2. Chakras and Doshas
3. Recipes for Conditions (which includes things like depression, grief, panic attacks, and worry)
4. Recipes for Emotions (which incudes anxiety, joy, relaxation, and sadness)
5. Recipes for Needs (such as encouragement, grounding, memory, and security)
6. Recipes for Desires (including confidence, luck, peace, and wisdom)

There is an appendix, which includes warning for each essential oil and therapeutic properties of each oil. The author gives ideas for using the oils at home with various methods, such as bath bombs, lip balms, and sugar scrubs. There are detailed instructions for each recipe.

If you’re interested in learning more about essential oils and trying them out, this is a great book to check out.

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley, but I wasn’t required to leave a positive review.

[Missy Genneken]

Handy Book To Have Around!

This book is great for novice oil users, but handy for any level of experience in oils..
It tells you the theraputic properties as well as warnings for each oil.
I loved the recipes. Most use things that are easy to keep on hand. I found quite a few I'd like to try.

Excellent resource

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

[Sophie]

I really enjoyed this reference book on essential oils. It features many recipes on essential oils use, based on your mood and condition.

Thank you NetGalley and Leewellyn for the ARC.

[Literary Redhead]

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING features 400+ step-by-step aromatherapy recipes that you can concoct at home to cope with issues regarding mind, emotion and spirit. Offers well-organized valuable information on an area of wellness that is ever growing in popularity. Recipes cover a range of formulations from sprays, salves and rubs to diffuser scents, lotions and bath bombs. 5/5

Pub Date 08 Oct 2018

Thanks to Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.

#EssentialOilsForEmotionalWellbeing #NetGalley

[MissSusie]

This book is an excellent resource for essential oil recipes. I think I highlighted 90% of this book, too many recipes to even name a favorite . I liked how the chapters were laid out and the categories were nicely arranged.

I will definitely be making many of these recipes. The only thing I wish were in this book was a substitution list but you can kind of go by the list of oils under that category.

Excellent resource highly recommend!

I received this book for a fair and honest review from the publisher and Netgalley

[Tina Milledge]

I thought this was a wonderful introduction to and using essential oils as well as providing plenty of ‘recipes’ and ways to use essential oils for different conditions such as fatigue and forgetfulness. I’m excited about experimenting with the suggestions in this ebook. With thanks to NetGalley and Llewellyn Publications for the opportunity to provide an honest review in exchange for the digital copy.

[Critterbee❇]

This seems thorough, but I found it difficult to locate recipes because of the layout of the book. The sections are divided into the following somewhat confusing categories:

Chakras and Doshas
Recipes for Conditions
Recipes for Emotions
Recipes for Needs
Recipes for Desires
Recipes for Devotion

Whaa?

I did like the glossary and reference list. And I really liked the inclusion of two appendices: 'Warnings for Each Essential Oil' and 'Therapeutic Properties of Each Essential Oil.'


*eARC Netgalley*

[Marie]

This is a great book. It explains how to use essential oils, recipes for making them for health and well-being and what to use them for. I was very interested in what to use for my allergies. I found several things I want to try. It also has the recipes for bath bombs, lip balms, lotions and so many other things. The bath bomb for exhaustion looks amazing. There is just so much in here and it's so in-depth that I will use this frequently as a reference.I received this book from Net Galley and Llewellyn for an honest review and no compensation otherwise.

[Amy Kreydin]

A well-meaning author that gets the history of aromatherapy and the current safety guidelines a bit turned around. Marketing companies often tout the "essential oils of the bible" line when in fact religious texts refer to plant extracts that were accessible at the time - macerations in animal and vegetable oils, solid incense made from powdered plant materials, and herbal infusions and decoctions.

Current safety guidelines help the consumer to make informed decisions on how long essential oils should be diffused in a room, how much essential oil should make up a topical application, and what kinds of mediums can be used to safely apply essential oils to the body. I found this book lacking in some key areas here that could make a real difference in whether the reader goes on to safely work with essential oils or instead risks overwhelming the respiratory or integumentary systems with these concentrated plant extracts.

I also found the reference to using essential oils instead of pharmaceuticals for mental health challenges disingenuous. Someone with clinical depression or generalized anxiety disorder shouldn't be put in the position to choose between a prescription medication and an essential oil. True holistic practices bridge plant allies with pharmaceutical allies in supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my candid review.

[Guylou (Two Dogs and a Book)]

I recently discovered the benefits of essential oils and wanted to know more about them. Essential Oils for Emotional Wellbeing by Vannoy Gentles Fite is a fantastic source of information. The subject is well researched and Vannoy infused her broad experience in all aspects of using essential oils for emotional wellbeing. I now know which diffuser and which essential oil I need to invest in. I love the easy-to-follow recipes and all the health information provided in the book. I am inspired and looking forward to trying the recipes to improve my emotional health and create unique Christmas gifts. If you are interested in knowing more about the use of essential oil and get great recipes for bath balms, sprays and many more, this is the book for you. To put it in Vannoy’s words: “To be forewarned is to be forearmed”.

Thank you NetGalley and Llewellyn Publications for granting me an advanced reader’s copy of this book. Essential Oils for Emotional Wellbeing by Vannoy Gentles Fite will be available at your favourite bookstore on October 8, 2018.

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[Stef]

There is a lot of unsafe information in this book regarding proper dilution and dispersion of essential oils when it comes to bath use and skin contact with essential oils. Also, certain essential oils have lower dilution ratios than others and are not recommended for use in q bath. I would recommend anyone reading this book do so with caution and ensure you do your own proper research and do not just believe everything written simply because it is a published book. Some of the information in the book is not bad and for the hundreds of recipies, if you know how to change the drops of essential oils, properly dilute and swap out oils that are not safe in certain situations, some of the recipes are alright.

I would not recommend this book to a beginner or even intermediate user of essential oils as the information may be very confusing and unsafe for you.

[Jenny Beason Morrell]

The author does a great job explaining how essential oils can help with the emotional health. The book starts off explaining how to use oils, their connection to the mind and body, and some safety tips. I have been an oiler for several years so I already knew a lot of the tips. Most of the the basic emotions such as anxiousness, panic, and fear are covered with several recipes to choose from. The recipes are easy to follow but can be expensive depending on where you get your oils and supplies from. This book would make a great resource for anyone who is looking to support their emotional health.

[Sara J. (kefuwa)]

It is interesting going through all the suggestions and recipes in this volume. I picked up a lot of ideas but I think this may not be for the absolute beginner in EO as I still found myself not able to do a lot of the recipes due to my limited (despite my growing collection) number of EO's at my disposal.

Still the introductions and ideas make for interesting reading for anyone interested in EO for emotional wellbeing. Love EO as a support system/part of holistic living.

First finished: Sept 12 2018
Source: Netgalley eArc

[Teresa]

This amazing book is filled with 400 recipes for essential oils. It is an amazing reference book that everyone who enjoys using essential oils should have. There are recipes for a wide variety of mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. This book has recipes for everyone. It even has a history on the use of essential oils. This is not a book you read from cover to cover but more of a reference book.



I received this book from the Author or Publisher via Netgalley.com and chose to leave this review.

[Patricia Bello]

Ok it took me a while to finish this book but really, you don't finish books like this in one go...

For a new-ish oiler like me, this book is so full of recipes. I'm always on the lookout for good recipes that don't require a lot more oils than there are in my current kit. I kept highlighting and noting down the recipes. So many many recipes! I love that! And not just for roller bottles...which is great. I am definitely going to make some right now.

This book is a keeper!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this wonderful resource book.

[Destiny Bridwell]

received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I love books about aromatherapy. I saw all the different recipe and thinks they could help with. It does a good job of covering all the basics. I like the diffuser recipes. It helps sent a mood in the air. The instructions are straight forward and easy to follow. The book is broken up in to sections that will help anyone find what they are looking for. I can almost smell the scents of the oils. MMMM....awww...so good....

[Books In Brogan]

Another basic book with information about the uses of essential oils.
This review was originally posted on Books In Brogan

[Caleb Mar]

It does what it sets out to do, but it was pretty boring. It helps that it gives tips on not to maim yourself with the various oils and precautions to take, but not by much. Gonna come back to it when certain circumstances arise, some of the emotions feel forced and overlap with one another.

[Debbie]

This book is a wealth of information. So many recipes and ideas on how to use essential oils. I will turn to this book in the future many times I am sure.

[Carol]

Such an excellent resource for anyone who uses essential oils!

[Andrea]

Lots of great recipes for home usage of EO's. The focus is on what to use based on what emotional, psychological, and spiritual issues you may be having.

[Lisabeth]

I was looking for a good reference book on essential oils and this is one of the best ones I have ever found. I can see using this over and over again

[Grace Gardner]

This book is full of great information, is easy to read and understand, and beautiful to look at as well. I like how the recipes are laid out: they're very easy to follow and the explanations and instructions that go along with them are useful and full of great tips. The layout of the chapters makes the book easy to use as a reference guide for whatever specific need one has.

The back of the book also includes a useful glossary of terms, and a list of warnings for each essential oil, which is very useful for beginners who may not be aware of how powerful some oils can be.

Because of the huge list of ready-to-use recipes and the variety of recipe types (from foot-rubs to lip balms), this book would make a great addition to the reference shelf of anyone interested in aromatherapy and essential oils.

[Elizabeth]

This was an exciting find for me! I couldn't believe all the wonderful information that was shared in the book. I plan on using a lot of the recipes and now know more than I ever thought possible on the theraputic properties of essential oils.
I recommend this book to all levels of oil knowledge, it's a good one to have on hand. Bath bombs are the "it" thing right now and to be able to make my own for personal use and as great gifts, is fantastic!
Quick look at the contents -

1. Basic Use
2. Chakras and Doshas
3. Recipes for Conditions (which includes things like depression, grief, panic attacks, and worry)
4. Recipes for Emotions (which incudes anxiety, joy, relaxation, and sadness)
5. Recipes for Needs (such as encouragement, grounding, memory, and security)
6. Recipes for Desires (including confidence, luck, peace, and wisdom)

[Alina]

I'm absolutely loving this book! My fascination with essential oils grows day by day and this book comes in handy .I can't wait to try most of the oil recipes here!

[Abchap]

This is a latest crave for people to make their own cream, lotions, perfumes, lip balm, soaps… and this book provides a big selection of recipes.
It has been established that our senses and emotions are directly related to the smells around us, and are even more engaged when the smells come from highly concentrated and potent essential oils. Nothing new really.

There is a plethora of books on Essential Oils on the market right now and I simply fail to see what this particular book is adding.
But if one has to start somewhere then this book could be a good introduction.

many thanks to Llewellyn Publications and Vannoy Gentles Fite for this ARC in exchange for a honest opinion.