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Aromatherapy Books
Commentary and Reviews of Recommended
Aromatherapy Readings
375 Essential Oils and Hydrosols
by Rose - ISBN 1-883319-89 7
One of the best known authors in the field. Her latest book. Expands on the
work in her previous books. You'll find more information on chemical composition
of the oils in this book and each plant families, habitat and scent profile.
Identifies many oils that are based on a specific plant part resulting several
different oils from the same plant. Also discusses contraindications and
folklore uses of the plant.
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500 Formulas for Aromatherapy: Mixing Essential Oils for Every Use
by David Schiller, Carol Schiller
Formulas for making hundreds of blends for skin and hair care, stress relief,
PMS, baby oils and powders, massage oils, and more.
Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy
by Kurt Schnaubelt
His book takes a difficult subject and makes it very understandable. No doubt
many would be daunted by trying to explain sesquiterpenes to a lay person, but
this book makes it interesting. Understanding the chemical composition of oils
is is a worthwhile undertaking because it can help us see relationships between
various oils that aren't obvious, such as between pine and citrus oils and
provides the basis for developing your own blends or adapting other recipes,
substituting oils and refining them to meet your own objectives. Far beyond the
usual recipe and blending aromatherapy guide Schnaubelt offers a deep
understanding of how oils work. This is the kind of science writing that
everyone can enjoy.
128 pages
Aromatherapy 101
by Karen Downs
A beautiful hardbound book suitable for the coffee table covering 60
essential oils with all the basic information. Very accessible information on
ways to use essential oils.
Hardback approx 200 pages
Aromatherapy, A Lifetime Guide to Healing w/Essential Oils
by Valerie Genari Cooksley.
The author is a nurse/aromatherapy educator. She bases her recommendations on
essential oil chemistry and expected effects of the chemo-types and explains the
effects on systems of the body. Her book is a good introduction and is easily
understood by the general public. In addition to chapters addressing different
conditions. It has detailed information on 30 oils.
Paper back 400+ pages
Aromatherapy Blends and Remedies: Over 800 Recipes for Every Day Use
by Franzesca Watson, Christine Lane (Illustrator)
If you are looking for a source of a large number of suggestions on blending
oils for almost any situation this is a good source for inspiration, as a
starting point to experiment with your own blends.
Aromatherapy - An A to Z
by Patricia Davis
A comprehensive guide to the therapeutic use of essential oils. A vast amount
of medical, pharmaceutical, and scientific knowledge into an organized,
fascinating, easy-to-understand guidebook. Her expertise as an aromatherapist is
reflected in her introduction to essential oils and various natural healing
methods and procedures. The historical origins and traditions of healing herbs
are presented with recent scientific findings of their properties and chemistry.
Aromatherapy for Health Professionals
by Shirley Price, Len Price, Daniel, Dr Penoel ISBN 0-443-04975-0
This book provides a well documented approach to exploring aromatherapy. It
is full of actual case studies, physicians reference notes, the underlying
scientific methodology, and source references. More than most books on this
topic the in depth references allow the reader to follow-up topics of interest
in greater depth. The book requires some effort to read but it is well worth the
time. Chemistry, botany, and essential oil applications are brought together in
a consistent manner.
Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit
by Gabriel Mojay.
A good read if you are interested in the psycho-spiritual-energetic aspects
of aromatherapy. This book looks at aromatherapy using a Traditional Chinese
Medicine approach, and includes background information on Qi and energy healing.
The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual
by Sheppard-Hanger
Review to come
The Aromatherapy Workbook
by Shirley Price
Another book which I personally liked as a beginner
Aromatherapy for Women
by Maggie Tisserands
Review to come
Ayurveda & Aromatherapy
by Dr. Light Miller, ND and Dr. Bryan Miller, DC.
A nice introduction to the Ayurvedic use of essential oils There is also
brief chapters about other kinds of aromatherapy practices so that you can
compare modalities. Somewhat lacking in essential oil safety based on the
chemical components it should be combined with an more in-depth book on safety
issues.
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy
by Battaglia - ISBN 0-646-20670-2
Review to come
The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
by Valerie Ann Worwood
This is the most practical aromatherapy book ever! It gives actual formulas
for all kinds of everyday health problems, plus others for serious health
conditions. It's like having your very own aromatherapist on hand it may become
a daily reference. It's written in a friendly, open way. A wide ranging book
there are whole chapters on essential oils and your pets, in gardening and
cooking, uses for children and the elderly among others areas of your life.
Clinical Aromatherapy in Nursing
by Buckle - ISBN 0-340-63177-5
Review to come
The Chemistry of Essential Oils
by Williams - ISBN 1-870228-12-X
Review to come
Directory of Essential Oils
by Wanda Sellar
The Directory of Essential Oils has lots of information organized by oil:
Scent – Features - History & Myth surrounding the oil, Chemcial Constituents –
effective Properties - Precautions - Effects on Skin – Blending
recommendations,Technical information with plant part, Latin Name, Aroma Note,
Extraction method.
The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy
by Chrissie Wildwoods
A good beginners guide covers all the basics.
The Essential Oils Book: Creating Personal Blends for Mind & Body
by Colleen K. Dodt
A rich resource on the applications of aromatherapy and its uses in everyday
life, including aromas for the home, business environments, and essences for the
elderly. It is clear, concise and very easy to use for beginners.
The Fragrant Mind: Aromatherapy for Personality, Mind, Mood, and Emotion
by Valerie Ann Worwood
Written in an accessible style and aimed at aromatherapists, practitioners of
alternative medicine, and anyone wishing to explore using aromatherapy to
maintain a peaceful equilibrium or bring about positive change though the
mood-changing effects of natural oils. An interesting classification of
personality types and their relationship to the use of essential oils.
Gattefosse's Aromatherapy: The First Book on Aromatherapy
by Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, Robert B. Tisserand
Written in 1936 this is a classic and is the foundation of much of the
current aromatherapy thinking from the man that coined the word 'aromatherapy'.
A must have for those interested in the origins of modern day aromatherapy.
How Aromatherapy Works, vol. I Subtitled, "Synthetic and Efficacious
Pathways of Essential Oils in the Human Physiology†|
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