The Aromatherapy Companion Medicinal Uses/Ayurvedic Healing/Body-Care Blends/Perfumes & Scents/Emotional Health & Well-Being

by Edwards, Victoria H.

• ISBN13: 9781580171502
• ISBN10: 1580171508
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-06
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Summary

Edwards shares 13 years of experience to create the most comprehensive aromatherapy guide available including profiles of essential oils, instructions for blending and using them, and information on careers in aromatherapy.

Author Biography

Internationally known aromatherapy teacher and consultant Victoria Edwards owns Leydet Aromatics, a mail-order business specializing in essential oils. She is also director of the Aromatherapy Institute and Research Center and the author of The Aromatherapy Companion and 25 Aromatherapy Blends for De-Stressing. She is a member of the National Institute of Holistic Aromatherapists and lives in northern California.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Introduction to Aromatherapy and Essential Oils	1	(22)
An Overview of Essential Oils and Their Properties	23	(32)
Aromachemistry	55	(8)
Safety and Toxicity Guidelines	63	(8)
Carrier Oils---The Vehicles of Delivery	71	(16)
Basic Aromatherapy Applications	87	(46)
Creating Your Own Blends	133	(14)
Natural Perfumery	147	(18)
Aphrodisiacs	165	(16)
Aromatherapy and Ayurveda	181	(14)
Mythology and Aromatherapy	195	(14)
Aromatherapy for Children and Teenagers	209	(20)
Aromatherapy for Pregnancy and Menopause	229	(16)
Men and Aromatherapy	245	(12)
Aromatherapy for Successful Aging	257	(10)
Glossary	267	(4)
Recommended Reading	271	(3)
Resources	274	(1)
Index	275