A classic, practical guide to the history, science, and art of aromatherapy, updated throughout with recent research and developments
Details more than 70 essential oils classified by botanical family, with discussions of their specific actions and energetic and spiritual properties
Provides specific formulas for common disorders such as digestive and circulatory ailments, headaches, insomnia, and menstrual and sexual problems
Explains techniques for using plant essences for beautifying, cleansing, and healing and addresses the controversy surrounding some methods of application
Updated throughout with recent research and the latest developments in the use of essential oils, this 30th-anniversary edition of Marcel Lavabre's classic Aromatherapy Workbook provides the most comprehensive practical guide to the history, folklore, science, and art of aromatherapy available today.
Addressing the fundamental issues of purity and quality, the author discusses the various methods of extraction in detail and includes a special section devoted to the art of blending. He offers specific formulas for common disorders such as digestive and circulatory ailments, headaches, insomnia, and menstrual and sexual problems. Lavabre also includes extensive reference tables to provide the reader with concise information on each essential oil and its therapeutic uses.
This revised edition offers a perfect step-by-step guide for beginners as well as an ongoing reference for practicing aromatherapists.