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Essential Oils: All-natural remedies and recipes for your mind, body and home [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 256 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 235x198x18 mm, kaal: 794 g
  • Ilmumisaeg: 11-Oct-2016
  • Kirjastus: Dorling Kindersley
  • ISBN-10: 1465454373
  • ISBN-13: 9781465454379
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 256 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 235x198x18 mm, kaal: 794 g
  • Ilmumisaeg: 11-Oct-2016
  • Kirjastus: Dorling Kindersley
  • ISBN-10: 1465454373
  • ISBN-13: 9781465454379
An instructional reference guide to essential oils and aromatherapy from the experts at Neal's Yard Remedies, a trusted source for natural, nontoxic health and beauty products.

Learn how to harness the healing powers of essential oils for treating maladies and improving mental and physical well-being so you feel great in every way. Use homeopathic alternatives to treat everyday health and wellness concerns, including:

    Acne     PMS     Insomnia     Indigestion     Soothing inflammation     Rebalancing energy     Enhancing focus     Releasing stress

Whether you live an all-natural lifestyle or you are just beginning to use alternative methods to eliminate synthetic chemicals from your everyday products, Essential Oils is packed with authoritative information to answer your questions.

This visual guide features comprehensive profiles of 88 essential oils, stunning full-color photographs, and helpful guidance for using, blending, and storing. Understand what essential oils are, where they come from, and how they benefit the body. Choose from 33 focused recipes to rejuvenate your total person. Learn classic remedies for the most common emotional and physical conditions.

An illustrated A-to-Z reference section helps identify the most useful oils, plus shares tips on application methods and massage techniques. Up-to-date safety recommendations help you learn how to use them for maximum benefit.

Essential Oils can help you improve your overall well-being and start you on the path to a more natural you.
Introduction 8(2)
Understanding Essential Oils
10(14)
What Are Essential Oils?
12(2)
How Essential Oils Work
14(4)
How Essential Oils Are Extracted
18(2)
Choosing Essential Oils
20(2)
Where Do Oils Come From?
22(2)
Using Essential Oils
24(14)
How Essential Oils Enter the Body
26(2)
Applying Essential Oils
28(6)
Storing Essential Oils
34(2)
Using Essential Oils Safely
36(2)
A--Z of Essential Oils
38(108)
Mimosa
40(1)
Yarrow
41(1)
Buchu
42(1)
Fragonia
42(2)
Lemon Verbena
44(2)
Galangal
46(1)
Dill
46(2)
Angelica
48(1)
Rosewood
49(1)
Tarragon
50(1)
Mugwort
50(1)
Birch
51(1)
Frankincense
52(1)
Ylang-ylang
53(3)
Elemi
56(1)
Caraway
56(2)
Cedarwood
58(2)
Camphor
60(1)
Cinnamon
60(1)
Cistus
61(3)
Lime
64(1)
Neroli
64(1)
Petitgrain
65(1)
Bergamot
66(1)
Lemon
67(1)
Grapefruit
68(1)
Mandarin
68(2)
Orange
70(3)
Myrrh
73(1)
Coriander
74(2)
Cumin
76(1)
Cypress
77(1)
Lemongrass
78(1)
Palmarosa
78(1)
Citronella
79(1)
Carrot seed
80(2)
Cardamom
82(1)
Eucalyptus
83(1)
Fennel
84(1)
Wintergreen
85(1)
Helichrysum
86(2)
Star Anise
88(1)
Jasmine
89(3)
Juniper
92(1)
Bay Laurel
92(1)
Lavender
93(3)
Manuka
96(1)
Litsea
97(1)
Chamomile
98(2)
Tea Tree
100(2)
Cajeput
102(1)
Niaouli
103(1)
Lemon Balm
104(2)
Peppermint
106(2)
Nutmeg
108(1)
Myrtle
109(1)
Basil
110(1)
Marjoram
110(1)
Oregano
111(1)
Geranium
112(3)
Parsley Seed
115(1)
Allspice
116(1)
Pine
117(1)
Black Pepper
118(2)
Patchouli
120(1)
Tuberose
121(1)
Ravensara, Ravintsara
122(1)
Rose
123(3)
Rosemary
126(3)
Sage
129(1)
Clary Sage
130(1)
Sandalwood
131(1)
Summer Savory
132(2)
Benzoin
134(1)
Clove
134(1)
Tagetes
135(1)
Thyme
136(2)
Fenugreek
138(1)
Valerian
139(1)
Vanilla
140(1)
Vetiver
141(1)
Violet
142(2)
Plai
144(1)
Ginger
145(1)
Base Oils
146(16)
Essential Oil Recipes
162(52)
Blending Essential Oils
164(2)
Perfect Blends
166(2)
Additional Ingredients
168(2)
Aromatherapy Blends
170(14)
Home and Body Fragrances
184(6)
Pampering and Beauty
190(24)
Healing Remedies
214(34)
Digestive problems
216(4)
Respiratory complaints
220(2)
Circulatory problems
222(2)
Fluid retention and urinary tract infections
224(2)
Muscle and joint problems/general aches and pains
226(4)
Skin and hair
230(6)
Allergic reactions
236(1)
Mind and well-being
237(3)
Women's health
240(2)
Men's health
242(1)
First aid
243(1)
Treatment charts
244(4)
Glossary 248(2)
Index 250(6)
Resources 256(1)
Acknowledgments 256
Susan Curtis is a qualified homeopath and naturopath and is the director of natural health for Neals Yard Remedies. She is the author of several books, including Looking Good and Feeling Younger and Essential Oils, and is coauthor of Natural Healing for Women. Susan has two grown-up children and is passionate about helping people to live a more natural and healthy lifestyle.Fran Johnson is a passionate cosmetic scientist and aromatherapist, and has been part of the product development team at Neal's Yard Remedies since 2006, formulating therapeutic products for healing and well-being. She has written and teaches a number of Neal's Yard Remedies' courses that cover aromatherapy, natural perfumery, and making cosmetic products.