Stephanie Tourles's Essential Oils: A Beginner's Guide: Learn Safe, Effective Ways to Use 25 Popular Oils; Make 100 Aromatherapy Blends to Enhance Health

249 Pages·2014·16.57 MB·English

by  Stephanie L. Tourles

ST E P H A N I E TO U R L E S ’S
Essential Oils
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE
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ST E P H A N I E TO U R L E S ’S
Essential Oils
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE
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To Trudi . . . inspiring and wise.
By sharing unique books, aromatic and
herbal recipes, and new ways — from what-
ever realm — to utilize and move energy,
you, my dear friend, have made innumerable
contributions to my ever-expanding “healing
toolbox.” For all you do, I am most grateful!
Blessings always, fellow green woman . . .
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Contents
The Scent-sational World of Essential Oils 1
1. Essential Oils 101 4
2. Quality, Safety & Storage 12
3. Aromatherapy: A Fragrant Pharmacy 22
Suggested Dilutions for Various Methods of Applications 28
Essential Oil Measurement Conversion Chart 29
4. Essential Oil Profles & Recipes 30
The Top 11 Essentials 32
German Chamomile 34 Lemon 77
Roman Chamomile 40 Peppermint 82
Clove Bud 46 Rosemary 87
Eucalyptus 51 Tea Tree 94
Geranium 61 Thyme 100
Lavender 66
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14 Additional Essentials 108
Bergamot 111 Ginger 155
Cardamom 118 Grapefruit 161
Virginia Cedarwood 123 Helichrysum 167
Cinnamon Bark 129 Sweet Marjoram 173
Cypress 134 Myrrh 181
Balsam Fir 140 Sweet Orange 189
Frankincense 146 Scotch Pine 197
5. Te Essential Home Apothecary 204
Appendix: Making Herb-Infused Oils 225
Resources 229
Recommended Reading 232
Acknowledgments 233
Index 234
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can’t tell you how many stories I’ve heard over the past two decades from
folks who were disappointed with their initial foray into using essential oils.
When they tried to treat their insomnia or speed the healing of a cut with a
I fve-dollar bottle of poor quality or even synthetically adulterated lavender
essential oil purchased from a corner drugstore or an online discount warehouse,
nothing happened — or worse, they sufered a sneezing ft or developed an itchy
rash. From one bad experience with “snake oil” instead of the therap eutically ben-
efcial real deal, they chalked up essential oils as worthless hype!
That’s so sad, because herbalism — using medicinal plants to support emotional,
physical, and spiritual healing and well-being — is the oldest healing system on
the planet. This traditional form of medicine, sometimes referred to as “the peo-
ple’s healing art,” is enjoying an incredible resurgence in popularity worldwide,
and for good reason — it is afordable and even more available and accessible
than ever. Plus, it’s safe!
Why am I talking about herbs in a book about essential oils? Well, because
essential oils are potent, complex extracts or essences of herbs, spices, and other
plants. They form the basis of the fragrant science of aromatherapy — the
therapeutic application of pure, superior grade essential oils for physical and
psychological well-being — which I consider a branch of herbalism. If you are
interested in complementary medicine, especially the art and science of heal-
ing with plants, then the study of essential oils and aromatherapy should be
explored, absorbed, and implemented in your daily life.
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