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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ESSENTIAL OILS The Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils in Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health & Well-Being Julia Lawless Dedication To my mother, Kerttu CONTENTS Preface How to Use This Book PART I: AN INTRODUCTION TO AROMATICS 1. Historical Roots Natural Plant Origins Ancient Civilizations Treasures from the East Alchemy The Scientific Revolution 2. Aromatherapy and Herbalism The Birth of Aromatherapy Herbal Medicine Therapeutic Guidelines Safety Precautions 3. The Body-Actions and Applications How Essential Oils Work The Skin The Circulation, Muscles and Joints The Respiratory System The Digestive System The Genito-urinary and Endocrine Systems The Immune System The Nervous System The Mind 4. How to use Essential Oils at Home Massage Skin Oils and Lotions Hot and Cold Compresses Hair Care Flower Waters Baths Vaporization Steam Inhalation Douche Neat Application Internal Use 5. Creative Blending Therapeutic and Aesthetic Properties Correct Proportions Synergies Fragrant Harmony Personal Perfumes 6. A Guide to Aromatic Materials Habitat Chemistry Methods of Extraction Natural versus ‘Natural Identical’ PART II: THE OILS A Ajowan Allspice Almond, Bitter Ambrette Seed Amyris Angelica Anise, Star Aniseed Arnica Asafetida B Balm, Lemon Balsam, Canadian Balsam, Copaiba Balsam, Peru Balsam, Tolu Basil, Exotic Basil, French Bay Laurel Bay, West Indian Benzoin Bergamot Birch, Sweet Birch, White Boldo Leaf Borneol Boronia Broom, Spanish Buchu C Cabreuva Cade Cajeput Calamintha Calamus Camphor Cananga Caraway Cardomon Carrot Seed Cascarilla Bark Cassia Cassie Cedarwood, Atlas Cedarwood, Texas Cedarwood, Virginian Celery Seed Chamomile, German Chamomile, Maroc Chamomile, Roman Chervil Cinnamon Citronella Clove Coriander Costus Cubebs Cumin Cypress D Deertongue Dill E Elecampane Elemi Eucalyptus, Blue Gum Eucalyptus, Lemon-Scented Eucalyptus, Broad-leaved Peppermint F Fennel Fir Needle, Silver Frankincense G Galangal Galbanum Gardenia Garlic Geranium Ginger Grapefruit Guaiacwood H Helichrysum Hops Horseradish Hyacinth Hyssop J Jaborandi Jasmine Juniper L Labdanum Lavandin Lavender, Spike Lavender, True Lemon Lemongrass Lime Linaloe Linden Litsea Cubeba Lovage M Mandarin Marigold Marjoram, Sweet Mastic Melilotus Mimosa Mint, Cornmint Mint, Peppermint Mint, Spearmint Mugwort Mustard Myrrh Myrtle N Narcissus Niaouli Nutmeg O Oakmoss Onion Opopanax Orange, Bitter Orange Blossom Orange, Sweet Oregano, Common Oregano, Spanish Orris P Palmarosa Parsley Patchouli Pennyroyal Pepper, Black Petitgrain Pine, Dwarf Pine, Longleaf Pine, Scotch R Rose, Cabbage Rose, Damask Rosemary Rosewood Rue S Sage, Clary Sage, Common Sage, Spanish Sandalwood Santolina Sassafras Savine Savory, Summer Savory, Winter Schinus Molle Snakeroot Spikenard Spruce, Hemlock Styrax, Levant T Tagetes Tansy Tarragon Tea Tree Thuja Thyme, Common Tonka Tuberose Turmeric Turpentine V Valerian Vanilla Verbena, Lemon Vetiver Violet W Wintergreen Wormseed Wormwood Y Yarrow Ylang Ylang References Bibliography Useful Addresses General Glossary Therapeutic Index Botanical Classification Botanical Index Acknowledgements About the Author Copyright About the Publisher
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