The aromatherapy encyclopedia : a concise guide to over 385 plant oils

545 Pages·2008·2.58 MB·English

by  Carol Schiller

This book is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the services of a natural practioner.
Before using any of the oils, please read the safety guidelines in Chapter 1 very carefully. The safe and
proper use of the oils is the sole responsibility of the reader. The authors and publisher assume no
responsibility or liability for anyone’s misuse, carelessness, allergic reactions, skin sensitivity, or any other
conditions arising directly or indirectly from the use of this book.
The publisher does not advocate the use of any particular healthcare protocol but believes the information in
this book should be available to the public. The publisher and author are not responsible for any adverse
effects or consequences resulting from the use of the suggestions, preparations, or procedures discussed in
this book. Should the reader have any questions concerning the appropriateness of any procedures or
preparation mentioned, the author and the publisher strongly suggest consulting a professional healthcare
advisor.
Basic Health Publications, Inc.
28812 Top of the World Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
949-715-7327 • www.basichealthpub.com
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Schiller, Carol.
The aromatherapy encyclopedia : a concise guide to over 385 plant oils / Carol Schiller and David
Schiller ; illustrated by Jeffrey Schiller.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-59120-228-8
1.Aromatherapy—Encyclopedias. 2.Essences and essential oils—Encyclopedias.
I. Schiller, David II. Title.
RM666.A68S3525 2008
615'.321903—dc22
2008022199
Copyright © 2008 Carol Schiller & David Schiller All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the copyright
owner.
Editor: Karen Anspach
Typesetting/Book design: Gary A. Rosenberg
Cover design: Mike Stromberg
Illustrations and front cover photographs: Jeffrey Schiller Printed in the United States of America
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Contents
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Aromatherapy Over the Years
C H A P T E R 1
Safety, Handling, and Selection of Oils
C H A P T E R 2
Vegetal Oils, Butters, and Waxes
C H A P T E R 3
Essential Oils
C H A P T E R 4
Infused Oils
C H A P T E R 5
Methods of Application, Dispersion, and Inhalation of Essential
Oils
C H A P T E R 6
Category Listing of Oil Properties
Cross-Reference of Botanical Names to Common Names
Plant Family Name Classification
Glossary
Bibliography
About the Authors
Aromas open the gateway of the mind
and bring forth memories, feelings, and emotions.
All of us are affected—some more so than others.
—DAVID SCHILLER
Acknowledgments
We’d like to thank the following people:
Dr. Karl Werner Quirin, the pioneer of CO extractions, and founder and
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president of Flavex, a high-quality producer of CO extracts in Germany.
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Norman Goldfind, founder and publisher of Basic Health Publications.
Bernard Otremba-Blanc, Ph.D., for seeing the benefits of the essential oils and
sharing the information so more people can learn about and experience their
great and important value.
To Harvey Farber, John Wendel, Ken Goodger, David Beaver, Dieter Kuster,
Ph.D., Alban Muller, and Xavier Ormancey, Ph.D., for providing quality
education at the AromaHerb Conference and Trade Show that helped people in
the trade become more knowledgeable of the industry.
Ann Albers, an exceptional person and dedicated teacher; always helping people.
Sharon Muir, for supporting the education of aromatherapy so that many people
can learn and incorporate the essential oils into their lives.
Roslyn Blumenthal, for her valuable insight.
The libraries are the greatest institutions for learning. We extend our gratitude to
the librarians and staff at the Phoenix Public Library, especially: Greg Hills,
Doris Foose, Maritza Jerry, Kathleen Birtciel, Keith Cullers, Caren Lumley,
Debbie Fincher, Nancy Madden, Karen Berner, Alex Latham, Louis Howley,
Randle’s Lunsford Jr., Delphine Snowden, Jonathan Cole, Rob Steele, and Rita
Martinez.
The librarians and staff at the Glendale Public Library, especially: Joan Jensen,
Anne Owen, and Stuart Levine.