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Aromatherapy and the Mind
Can aromas be used therapeutically to bring about predictable results? Julia Lawless shows how oils can be used for such things as mood and concentration enhancement.
- GenresHealthPsychology
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1995
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December 20, 2022
Not as useful as I had expected
Lawless is famous as the author of The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, and which is a very useful reference for uses of essential oils for physical ailments; almost a "must" for anyone working with essential oils professionally or casually. I expected this book on the emotional effects of essential oils to be on par; however, it definitely is not. The 2 sections in the Encyclopedia that make it an indispensable reference are the lists of oils with their properties and ailments with their treatments. This book has no list of ailments with treatments, and the list of oils with their properties is both small in number and vague in description. References to specific emotions are rare, while ancient uses of oils take up an enormous amount of every chapter, including the list of oils, resulting in the feeling that essential oils and emotions are linked in more myth than reality.
Valerie Ann Worwood's book on the same subject is far superior in breadth and depth of information, and I would suggest that as a far more appropriate reference to anyone interested in essential oils, aromatherapy, and emotional health.
Lawless is famous as the author of The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, and which is a very useful reference for uses of essential oils for physical ailments; almost a "must" for anyone working with essential oils professionally or casually. I expected this book on the emotional effects of essential oils to be on par; however, it definitely is not. The 2 sections in the Encyclopedia that make it an indispensable reference are the lists of oils with their properties and ailments with their treatments. This book has no list of ailments with treatments, and the list of oils with their properties is both small in number and vague in description. References to specific emotions are rare, while ancient uses of oils take up an enormous amount of every chapter, including the list of oils, resulting in the feeling that essential oils and emotions are linked in more myth than reality.
Valerie Ann Worwood's book on the same subject is far superior in breadth and depth of information, and I would suggest that as a far more appropriate reference to anyone interested in essential oils, aromatherapy, and emotional health.
November 12, 2024
Goes into each plant really well and quickly, covering the unique lore, background and uses for each in a way that's really helpful. There's a summary for each plant for the gist of it and what she adds in the description makes for a fun and interesting read. There's also some amazing psychological studies mentioned in here that tie into the ideas of the four elements which is fantastic. My favorite bit on that is this -
"extroverts tend to be
attracted to fresh scents because they enjoy more stimulation,
whereas introverts prefer oriental perfumes because they are
generally more reflective. Those with changeable moods are drawn
to floral fragrances, while those with the most balanced emotions,
curiously, show no odour preferences."
It's an aromatherapy book that dabbles in psychology and esoteric philosophies. Very interesting!
"extroverts tend to be
attracted to fresh scents because they enjoy more stimulation,
whereas introverts prefer oriental perfumes because they are
generally more reflective. Those with changeable moods are drawn
to floral fragrances, while those with the most balanced emotions,
curiously, show no odour preferences."
It's an aromatherapy book that dabbles in psychology and esoteric philosophies. Very interesting!
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