Aromatherapy has been revitalised in the 20th century so that today, it is recognised as a natural and comprehensive therapy by most health care professionals.

By bringing balance to mind and body, aromatherapy is truly a natural and holistic therapy. Conditions such as fevers, coughs, digestion, stress, scalds, pain and many more can all be helped through the practice of aromatherapy.

In Aromatherapy, the author examines the healing properties and benefits of over 30 essential oils. In addition, you will learn about the various methods in which aromatherapy is used in holistic healing.

Learn how you can incorporate aromatherapy into your life, and what steps to take when trying to enter the field professionally.

“A wonderful overview of aromatherapy with enough detail to answer all your questions.”

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
  • Who can benefit
  • History
  • Medical science
  • Holistic form of healing
• Extracting oils
  • Steam distillation
  • Solvent
  • Cold pressing
• How to use essential oils
  • Massage
  • Inhalation
  • Bathing
  • Compresses
  • Mouthwashes
  • Skin and hair care
  • Oils in the home
• Blending oils
  • Harmonious – synergistic
  • Base oils
    • Almond oil, Apricot kernel oil, Avocado oil, Coconut oil, Grapeseed oil, Jojoba oil, Olive oil, Sunflower oil
• Measurement information
• Essential oils
  • Perfumery note
  • Consistency
  • Initial aroma
    • Angelica root, Basil, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Camomile, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon-grass, Lime, Marjoram, Melissa, Myrrh, Myrtle, Nutmeg, Orange, Patchouli, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Tea tree, Thyme, Vetiver, Ylang-ylang
• Massage
  • Pre-treatment
  • Massage techniques
    • Effleurage, Petrissage, Kneading, Abdominal, Back massage, Neck and shoulder massage, Foot massage, Leg massage, Face massage
• Some cautions
  • Pregnancy
  • Poisons
  • More advice
• Becoming an aromatherapist
• Organisations
• Conclusions