Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The complete guide to the use of aromatic oils in aromatherapy, herbalism, health and well-being.
This is one of the bestselling aromatherapy books of all time with vital information on plant origins, medical herbalism and the properties and actions of herbs and essential oils. It covers 165 oils, their actions, characteristics, principal constituents and folk traditions and is a must for experienced aromatherapists and beginners alike.This edition does not include illustrations.This essential handbook is used by aromatherapists all over the world and is one of the most successful titles in this area. It includes an A–Z listing of an enormous range of internationally relevant aromatic plants. Comprehensive information is provided for each entry, for example:• Common name, Latin name, botanical plant family • General Description – what it looks like • Distribution – where it’s found • Herbal Folk Tradition – traditional uses • Actions – what it’s good for • Extraction – How the oil is extracted • Characteristics – what the oil looks like, and which other oils it blends well with • Safety Information.The Encyclopedia also covers:• History of aromatherapy and herbalism• How aromatic plants work on your body & mind,• How to make your own blends• Uses for oils in the home.This is a classic guide to essential oils and will remain a vital source of information for generations to come.
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First published in Great Britain in 1992 by Element Books Limited
This revised and updated edition published by HarperThorsons 2014
Botanical illustrations by Sarah Roche
© Julia Lawless 1992
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EPub Edition © SEPTEMBER 2014 ISBN: 9780007405213 Version: 2014-10-01
To my mother, Kerttu
CONTENTS
Part I: An Introduction to Aromatics
3. The Body-Actions and Applications
The Circulation, Muscles and Joints
The Genito-urinary and Endocrine Systems
4. How to use Essential Oils at Home
Therapeutic and Aesthetic Properties
6. A Guide to Aromatic Materials
Natural versus âNature Identicalâ
Part II: THE OILS
Eucalyptus, Broad-leaved Peppermint
Woodcut from the title page of the Crete Herball, 1526
My own interest in essential oils and herbal remedies derives from the maternal side of my family who came from Finland, where home âsimplesâ retained popularity long after they had vanished from most parts of Britain. My Finnish grandmother knew a great deal about herbs and wild plants which she passed on to my mother, as she recalls:
Mamaâs most important herb was parsley, which along with dill, marjoram, hops and others, were dried in bunches in the autumn, dangling at the ends of short lengths of cotton, all strung on a long length of thin rope stretching right across the kitchen stove. As scents are very evocative for remembering old things, I remember it so well â the strong and heady smell emanating from these herbs when they were hung up, and the stove was warm.
