Essential Oils & Aromatherapy, An Introductory Guide: More Than 300 Recipes for Health, Home and Beauty

336 Pages·2014·11.93 MB·English

by  Sonoma Press

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ISBN: Print: 978-0-98955-869-3 | eBook: 978-1-942411-14-7
CONTENTS
Introduction
PART 1
Understanding Essential Oils
Chapter One: Learn the Basics
WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?
HOW ARE ESSENTIAL OILS MADE?
ESSENTIAL OILS AND HEALING
BENEFITS OF ESSENTIAL OILS
WHAT IS AROMA THERAPY?
TIPS FOR USING ESSENTIAL OILS
THE SCIENCE OF SCENTS
Chapter Two: Tools for Safe Healing
SMART SHOPPING
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
COMMONLY AVAILABLE CARRIER OILS
DANGEROUS AND DEADLY
SAFETY CONCERNS
SAFETY FOR BABIES, CHILDREN, AND PREGNANT MOTHERS
PHOTOSENSITIZING OILS
SAFETY FOR PETS
Chapter Three: Master the Methods
AROMATIC METHODS
TOPICAL METHODS
MIXING OILS FOR MASSAGE
HOW TO MAKE A WARM COMPRESS
PART 2
Nature’s Prescriptions
Chapter Four: A World of Natural Wellness
Acid Reflux
Acne
Age Spots
Aging Skin
Allergies (Seasonal)
Anemia
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Athlete’s Foot
Back Pain
Bee Sting
Black Toenail
Blisters
Blood Vessels (Broken)
Body Odor
Boils
Bruises
Bunions
Calluses
Cancer
Cellulite
Chafing
Chapped Lips
Chicken Pox
Chicken Skin
Colds
Cold Sores
Colic
Colitis and Crohn’s Disease
Constipation
Corns
Cough
Cracked Heels
Croup
Cuts and Scrapes
Dandruff
Diabetes
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
Dry Skin
Eczema
Fatigue
Fever
Fibromyalgia
Flatulence
Flu
Foot Odor
Foot Pain
Freckles
Ganglion Cysts
Gout
Hair Loss
Hangover
Hay Fever
Headache
Hemorrhoids
Hiccups
Hives
Hot Flashes
Hypertension
Indigestion
Ingrown Toenail
Insect Bites
Insomnia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jock Itch
Joint Inflammation (Injury-Related)
Leg Cramps
Lice
Menopause Symptoms
Menstrual Cramps
Metabolism (Slow)
Migraine
Moodiness
Motion Sickness
Muscle Aches
Nausea
Neck Stiffness
Nosebleed
Oily Skin
Osteoporosis
Perspiration (Excess)
Poison Ivy
Premenstrual Syndrome
Prostatitis
Psoriasis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
Sexual Dysfunction (Low Sex Drive)
Sinus Pressure
Skin Tags
Sore Throat
Spider Bite
Spider Veins
Splinter
Sprain
Stress and Tension
Stretch Marks
Sunburn
Tendinitis
Testicle Inflammation
Tick Bite
Tinnitus
Toenail Fungus
Urinary Tract Infection
Varicose Veins
Warts
Wasp Sting
Water Retention
Whooping Cough
Chapter Five: Wellness and Beauty Boosts
Astringent
Bath Balls
Bath Salts
Body Butter
Cuticle Treatment
Deodorant
Facial Cleanser
Hair Conditioner
Lip Balm
Lip Gloss (Clear)
Mask
Moisturizer
Nail Growth Oil
Scrub
Shampoo
Toner
Chapter Six: Simple Scents and Pleasures
Candles
Pillow Spray
Potpourri
Sachets
Scented Stationery
Chapter Seven: Your Natural Home
Air Freshener
All-Purpose Cleaner
Bathroom Cleaner
Bathtub Cleaner
Dryer Ball
Fabric Softener
Floor Cleaner
Furniture Polish
Laundry Detergent (Powder)
Toilet Cleaner
Window Cleaner
Chapter Eight: Your Personal Apothecary
Allspice