Aromatherapy Massage

by Maxwell-Hudson, Clare

• ISBN13: 9780789448354
• ISBN10: 0789448351
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-15
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Illustrated guide to massaging with essential oils for relaxation and beauty. Abundant, high-quality color photographs features more than 20 oils. A comprehensive, quick-reference chart explains which combinations to use for particular remedies and how to blend them. For consumers. Previous edition: c1994. Softcover.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(8)
Essential Oils	8	(9)
Aromatherapy in History	10	(2)
Harvesting & Extraction	12	(2)
Carrier Oils & Blending	14	(2)
Storage & Safety	16	(1)
A Catalog of Oils	17	(23)
Frankincense	18	(1)
Chamomile	19	(1)
Orange, Petitgrain & Neroli	20	(2)
Bergamot	22	(1)
Cypress	23	(1)
Lemongrass	24	(1)
Eucalyptus	25	(1)
Jasmine	26	(1)
Juniper	27	(1)
Lavender	28	(1)
Tea Tree	29	(1)
Melissa	30	(1)
Peppermint	31	(1)
Marjoram	32	(1)
Geranium	33	(1)
Rose	34	(1)
Rosemary	35	(1)
Clary Sage	36	(1)
Sandalwood	37	(3)
Other Useful Essential Oils	38	(2)
Massage Techniques	40	(8)
Preparing to Massage	42	(2)
Basic Strokes	44	(4)
A Full Body Massage	48	(20)
The Back	48	(6)
The Back of the Legs & Feet	54	(2)
The Face	56	(2)
Chest, Shoulders & Neck	58	(2)
Arms & Hands	60	(2)
The Abdomen	62	(2)
The Front of the Legs	64	(2)
The Feet	66	(2)
Aromatic Beauty Care	68	(26)
Making Beauty Basics	70	(4)
Aromatic Facial	74	(6)
Natural Face-lift	80	(4)
Refreshing Facial	84	(2)
Beautifying the Body	86	(6)
Scented Bathing	92	(2)
Therapeutic Remedies	94	(16)
Aromatherapy & Health	96	(2)
Stress	98	(2)
Aches & Pains	100	(2)
Infections & First Aid	102	(2)
Digestive Problems	104	(2)
Women's Health	106	(2)
Skin & Hair Problems	108	(2)
Index	110	(2)
Useful Addresses & Acknowledgments	112