Aromatherapy : Essential Oils for Vibrant Health and Beauty

by Wilson, Roberta

• ISBN13: 9781583331309
• ISBN10: 1583331301
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-06-03
• Publisher: Avery Trade

Summary

Aromatherapy, the centuries-old practice of using naturally distilled botanical essences and oils for physical and psychic benefit, is more popular than ever today. It can effectively prevent and relieve the discomforts associated with a wide variety of health problems, and can also help reduce stress, lift depression, and restore or enhance a sense of well-being. In addition, it offers a host of revitalising beauty-care treatments for skin, hair, and body. Roberta Wilson's Aromatherapy: Essential Oils for Vibrant Health and Beauty is designed to provide all the information you need to understand and benefit from aromatherapy. If you've been searching for one good resource to show you the many advantages and practical applications of aromatherapy, look no further. Aromatherapy is a clear, comprehensive, up-to-date guide that affords easy access to this gentle healing art.

Author Biography

Roberta Wilson, a certified aromatherapist and makeup consultant, has designed aromatherapy products for several natural cosmetic companies.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xiii
Preface to the Second Edition	xvii
Preface	xxiii
Part One: The Basic Principles of Aromatherapy
What Is Aromatherapy?	3	(7)
The History of Aromatherapy	10	(8)
Essential Oils	18	(13)
Hydrosols	31	(2)
Carrier Oils	33	(14)
Part Two: An Introduction to Forty-Four Essential Oils
Introduction	47	(2)
Basil	49	(2)
Benzoin	51	(2)
Bergamot	53	(2)
Black Pepper	55	(1)
Cedarwood	56	(2)
Chamomile	58	(3)
Clary Sage	61	(2)
Coriander	63	(2)
Cypress	65	(2)
Elemi	67	(1)
Eucalyptus	68	(2)
Fennel	70	(2)
Frankincense	72	(3)
Geranium	75	(2)
Ginger	77	(1)
Helichrysum	78	(2)
Jasmine	80	(2)
Juniper	82	(2)
Laurel	84	(3)
Lavender	87	(2)
Lemon	89	(2)
Marjoram	91	(1)
Melissa	92	(3)
Myrrh	95	(2)
Neroli	97	(2)
Niaouli	99	(2)
Orange	101	(1)
Oregano	102	(3)
Palmarosa	105	(1)
Patchouli	106	(1)
Peppermint	107	(2)
Pine	109	(2)
Rose	111	(2)
Rosemary	113	(3)
Rosewood	116	(1)
St. John's Wort	117	(2)
Sandalwood	119	(2)
Spruce	121	(2)
Tea Tree	123	(3)
Thyme	126	(2)
Valerian	128	(2)
Vetiver	130	(2)
Vitex	132	(3)
Ylang Ylang	135	(6)
Part Three: Ways To Use Aromatherapy
Introduction	141	(2)
Air Fresheners	143	(1)
Atomizers	143	(1)
Baths	143	(1)
Clay Packs	144	(1)
Compresses	144	(1)
Diffusers and Lamps	145	(1)
Facial Steam Baths	145	(1)
Foot Baths	146	(1)
Hair Care and Creating Hair-Care Products	146	(2)
Hand Baths	148	(1)
Inhalants	149	(1)
Massage	149	(3)
Mouthwashes, Gargles, and Gum Treatments	152	(1)
Personal Fragrances and Perfumes	153	(1)
Sitz Baths	154	(1)
Skin Brushing	154	(1)
Skin Care and Creating Skin-Care Products	155	(3)
Steam Inhalations	158	(3)
Part Four: Common Conditions That Can Be Treated with Aromatherapy
Introduction	161	(4)
Acne	165	(4)
Anxiety	169	(2)
Appetite Disturbances	171	(2)
Arthritis	173	(2)
Asthma and Bronchitis	175	(3)
Athlete's Foot	178	(2)
Backache and Back Problems	180	(3)
Candidiasis	183	(3)
Capillaries, Broken	186	(2)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	188	(2)
Cellulite	190	(1)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	191	(2)
Circulation, Poor	193	(2)
Colds and Flu	195	(2)
Constipation	197	(1)
Cuts and Bruises	198	(2)
Cystitis	200	(2)
Depression	202	(3)
Dermatitis	205	(1)
Diarrhea	206	(1)
Earache	207	(2)
Eczema	209	(2)
Emotional Issues	211	(18)
Fatigue	229	(2)
Gum Disease	231	(3)
Hair and Scalp Problems	234	(3)
Headache	237	(4)
Hemorrhoids	241	(1)
Herpes Virus	242	(2)
High Blood Pressure	244	(2)
Hyperactivity and Attention Deficit Disorder	246	(2)
Impotence	248	(2)
Incontinence	250	(3)
Indigestion	253	(2)
Insect Bites	255	(1)
Insomnia	256	(2)
Jock Itch	258	(1)
Low Blood Pressure	259	(1)
Lymphatic System, Sluggish/Swollen Lymph Glands	260	(2)
Menopause-Related Problems	262	(4)
Menstrual Problems	266	(5)
Morning Sickness	271	(1)
Motion Sickness	272	(1)
Muscular Aches, Pains, and Injuries	273	(3)
Obesity and Overweight	276	(4)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)	280	(2)
Prostate Problems	282	(2)
Psoriasis	284	(2)
Sciatica	286	(2)
Seborrhea	288	(1)
Sinusitis	289	(2)
Skin Problems and Skin Care	291	(9)
Sore Throat	300	(1)
Stress	301	(3)
Stretch Marks	304	(2)
Sunburn	306	(2)
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome	308	(1)
Toothache	309	(2)
Vaginitis	311	(2)
Varicose Veins	313	(2)
Weakened Immune System	315	(4)
Appendix	319	(2)
Aromatherapy Resources Guide	321	(4)
Recommended Reading	325	(2)
Bibliography	327	(6)
Index	333