Contents
Cover
Title page
Copyright
Preface
Introduction
How to use this book
Part one: Aspects of aromatherapy
Approaches to aromatherapy
SIMPLE AROMATHERAPY
A holistic approach
The aromatic medicine chest
Aromatic bathing
Therapeutic massage and body oils
Vaporized oils and steam inhalation
Simple medicinal and household uses
Making a potpourri
COSMETIC AROMATHERAPY
The skin and its health
Beauty and rejuvenation
Essential oils for the skin and hair
Skin-care routine
Oils and creams
Flower waters and steams
Toiletries and treatments
AROMATHERAPY AND PERFUMERY
Perfume and personality
Formulating an individual blend
The art of perfume blending
Fragrance families
Part Two: Aromatherapy massage
Aromatherapy massage
Touch and smell: a healing synergy
Massage techniques
Effleurage—stroking movements
Petrissage—kneading movements
Friction—rubbing movements
Tapotement—percussion-like movements
Other useful techniques
GIVING A MASSAGE
The complete massage sequence
The back
The legs (back)
The legs (front)
The feet
The hands and arms
The abdomen and chest
The neck
The face and scalp
Massage for specific areas
Self-massage treatments
Massage during pregnancy
Baby massage
Sports and detoxifying massage
Sensual massage
Base oils to use as carrier oils
Part Three: Aromatic remedies
An index of ailments and treatment
MEDICAL AROMATHERAPY
CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY
Diagnosis and prescription
The chemistry of essential oils
AROMATIC REMEDIES
The skin: first aid
Bruises
Burns
Cuts/wounds
Sunburn
Stings/bites
The skin: skin disorders
Eczema
Barber’s rash
Athlete’s foot
Abscesses/boils
Acne vulgaris
Warts/verrucae
Corns/calluses
Nail infections
Dhobi itch
Heat rash
Impetigo
Ulceration
Psoriasis
Ringworm
Scabies
Chilblains
Cold sores
The skin: beauty care
Aging skin
Oily skin
Dry skin
Cracked skin
Scarred skin
Sensitive skin and thread veins
Perspiration
Hair and scalp care
Greasy hair
Alopecia
Dandruff
Dry/damaged hair
Head lice
Bones, muscles and joints
Rheumatism
Sprains/strains
Muscular pain
Arthritis
Cramp
Bursitis
The circulatory system and heart
Arteriosclerosis
High blood pressure
Low blood pressure
Palpitations
Cellulite
Hemorrhoids
Varicose veins
Edema
The respiratory system
Colds
Coughs
Bronchitis
Asthma
Hay fever
Sinusitis
Earache/otitis
Throat infections
Mouth, teeth, and gums
Toothache/tooth abscess
Mouth and gum infections
Mouth ulcers
Halitosis
The digestive system
Constipation
Diarrhea
Dyspepsia
Liver congestion
Irritable bowel syndrome
Nausea/vomiting
The genitourinary/endocrine systems
Dysmenorrhea
Menorrhagia
Menopause
Amenorrhea
PMS/PMT
Candida/thrush
Cystitis and urethritis
Leucorrhea and pruritus
Genital herpes
Sexual problems
Pregnancy
Childbirth
Immune system: infectious diseases
Immune system
Mumps
Whooping cough
Chicken pox
Measles and rubella
Influenza
Fever
The nervous system
Anxiety
Headaches
Insomnia
Depression
Debility
Epilepsy
Faintness/shock
Jetlag
Stress
Neuralgia
Part four: Index of essential oils
Yarrow, Achillea millefolium
Dill seed, Anethum graveolens
Angelica root, Angelica archangelica
Rosewood/bois de rose, Aniba rosaedora
Celery seed, Apium graveolens
Frankincense/olibanum, Boswellia carteri
Ylang ylang, Cananga odorata forma genuina
Elemi, Canarium luzonicum
Cedarwood, Atlas, Cedrus atlantica
Chamomile, Roman, Chamaemelum nobilis/ Anthemis nobilis
Chamomile, German/blue, Chamomila matricario/ Matricaria recutita
Camphor, white, Cinnamomum camphora
Cinnamon leaf, Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Lime, Citrus aurantifolia
Petitgrain, orange, Citrus aurantium var. amara
Neroli Citrus aurantium var. amara
Bergamot, Citrus bergamia
Lemon, Citrus limon
Grapefruit, Citrus x paradisi
Mandarin, Citrus reticulata
Orange, sweet, Citrus sinensis/ Citrus aurantium var. dulcis
Myrrh, Commiphora myrrh
Coriander, Coriandrum sativum
Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens
Lemongrass, West Indian, Cymbopogon citratus
Palmarosa, Cymbopogon martinii var. martinii
Citronella, Cymbopogon nardus
Carrot seed, Daucus carota
Cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum
Lemon eucalyptus, Eucalyptus citriodora
Eucalyptus blue gum, Eucalyptus globulus var. globulus
Galbanum, Ferula gumbosa
Fennel, sweet, Foeniculum vulgare
Hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis
Jasmine, Jasminum officinale
Juniper, Juniperus communis
Cedarwood, Virginian, Juniperus virginiana
Lavender, true, Lavandula angustifolia/L.officinalis
Tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia
Cajeput, Melaleuca cajeputi
Melissa/lemon balm, Melissa officinalis
Peppermint, Mentha x piperata
Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans
Myrtle, Myrtus communis
Basil, sweet/French, Ocimum basilicum
Marjoram, sweet, Origanum marjorana/Marjorana hortensis
Geranium, rose, Pelargonium graveolens
Parsley seed, Petroselinum crispum
Bay, West Indian, Pimenta acris
Aniseed, Pimpinella anisum
Pine needle, Scotch, Pinus sylvestris
Pepper, black, Piper nigrum
Patchouli, Pogostemon patchouli
Rose maroc, Rosa centifolia
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis
Sage, Spanish, Salvia lavandulifolia
Sage, clary, Salvia sclareia
Sandalwood, Santalum album
Benzoin, Styrax benzoin
Clove bud, Syzygium aromaticum
Tagetes, Tagetes minuta
Thyme, white, Thymus vulgaris
Valerian, Valeriana officinalis Andropogon muricatus
Vetivert, Vetiveria zizanoides/Andropogon muricatus
Ginger, Zingiber officinale
STOCKING AN AROMATHERAPY KIT
SAFETY GUIDELINES
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
VITAMINS AND DIETARY SOURCES
GENERAL GLOSSARY
FURTHER READING
USEFUL ADDRESSES
LIST OF SEARCHABLE TERMS
REFERENCES
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
This early 15th-century manuscript shows the cultivation of the rose, already long-established at that time.
