The Complete Guide to Essential Oils

by Gill Farrer-Halls

Discover the world's most beneficial oils. This authoritative guide reveals the practical benefits of 40 essential oils. Learn how to use these natural aromatic essences to soothe your body and your mind., to relieve common ailments, and to make your own cosmetics and skin treatments.

157 pages, Hardcover

About the author

Gill Farrer-Halls is a practicing Buddhist who has spent time studying in India and Nepal during her career. She has published several Buddhism-related books as well as those focused on alternative therapies. Besides writing, Gill is a producer for London's Meridian Trust Buddhist Film and Video Archive, and she teaches aromatherapy, meditation, and spiritual-awareness workshops. Artist and writer Robert Beer is well-known for his colorful and detailed illustrations. He has studied and practiced Tibetan art for more than 30 years. His works appear in several hundred books on Tibetan Buddhist art and religion.

Reviews

[Lia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid, basic introduction (not so much a complete guide) that I scored for free at a bookstore sale. The layout of the contents (oil listed by 'families', concise histories/origins/characteristics, glossary) really appealed to me, as well as the photographs used. I wish there had been a little more in terms of medicinal applications, but considering length and general use, the information is appropriate. The author did include application to aromatherapy.

[Tânia Gomes · Rating 5 out of 5]

É um livro de consulta mas pode ser lido de uma ponta à outra gosto muito.