Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The complete guide to the use of aromatic oils in aromatherapy, herbalism, health and well-being.

Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The complete guide to the use of aromatic oils in aromatherapy, herbalism, health and well-being.
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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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Julia Lawless. Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The complete guide to the use of aromatic oils in aromatherapy, herbalism, health and well-being.

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CONTENTS

PREFACE

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

1. HISTORICAL ROOTS. Natural Plant Origins

Ancient Civilizations

Treasures from the East

Alchemy

The Scientific Revolution

2. AROMATHERAPY AND HERBALISM. The Birth of Aromatherapy

Herbal Medicine

Therapeutic Guidelines

Safety Precautions

3. THE BODY – ACTIONS AND APPLICATIONS. How Essential Oils Work

The Skin

The Circulation, Muscles and Joints

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Genito-urinary and Endocrine Systems

The Immune System

The Nervous System

The Mind

4. HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS AT HOME

Massage

Skin Oils and Lotions

Hot and Cold Compresses

Hair Care

Flower Waters

Baths

Vaporization

Steam Inhalation

Douche

Neat Application

Internal Use

5. CREATIVE BLENDING. Therapeutic and Aesthetic Properties

Correct Proportions

Synergies

Fragrant Harmony

Personal Perfumes

6. A GUIDE TO AROMATIC MATERIALS. Habitat

Chemistry

Terpenes

Esters

Aldehydes

Ketones

Alcohols

Phenols

Oxides

Methods of Extraction

Essential Oils

Concretes

Resinoids

Absolutes

Pomades

Natural versus ‘Nature Identical’

A. AJOWAN

ALLSPICE

ALMOND, BITTER

AMBRETTE SEED

AMYRIS

ANGELICA

ANISE, STAR

ANISEED

ARNICA

ASAFETIDA

B. BALSAM, CANADIAN

BALSAM, COPAIBA

BALSAM, PERU

BALSAM, TOLU

BASIL, EXOTIC

BASIL, FRENCH

BAY, WEST INDIAN

BENZOIN

BERGAMOT

BIRCH, SWEET

BIRCH, WHITE

BOLDO LEAF

BORNEOL

BORONIA

BROOM, SPANISH

BUCHU

C. CABREUVA

CADE

CAJEPUT

CALAMINTHA

CALAMUS

CAMPHOR

CANANGA

CARAWAY

CARDAMON

CARROT SEED

CASCARILLA BARK

CASSIA

CASSIE

CEDARWOOD, ATLAS

CEDARWOOD, TEXAS

CEDARWOOD, VIRGINIAN

CELERY SEED

CHAMOMILE, GERMAN

CHAMOMILE, MAROC

CHAMOMILE, ROMAN

CHAMPACA

CHERVIL

CINNAMON

CITRONELLA

CLOVE

CORIANDER

COSTUS

CUBEBS

CUMIN

CYPRESS

D. DEERTONGUE

DILL

DORADO AZUL

E. ELECAMPANE

ELEMI

EUCALYPTUS, BLUE GUM

EUCALYPTUS, BROAD-LEAVED PEPPERMINT

EUCALYPTUS, LEMON-SCENTED

F. FENNEL

FENUGREEK

FIR NEEDLE, SILVER

FRAGONIA

FRANGIPANI

FRANKINCENSE

G. GALANGAL

GALBANUM

GARDENIA

GARLIC

GERANIUM

GINGER

GOLDENROD

GRAPEFRUIT

GREENLAND MOSS

GRINDELIA

GUAIACWOOD

H. HO WOOD

HOPS

HORSERADISH

HYACINTH

HYSSOP

I. IMMORTELLE

J. JABORANDI

JASMINE

JUNIPER

L. LABDANUM

LAUREL

LAVANDIN

LAVENDER, SPIKE

LAVENDER, TRUE

LEMON

LEMONGRASS

LIME

LINALOE

LINDEN

LITSEA CUBEBA

LOTUS

LOVAGE

M. MANDARIN

MANUKA

MARIGOLD

MARJORAM, SWEET

MASTIC

MELILOTUS

MELISSA

MIMOSA

MINT, CORNMINT

MINT, PEPPERMINT

MINT, SPEARMINT

MUGWORT

MUSTARD

MYRRH

MYRTLE

N. NARCISSUS

NEROLI

NIAOULI

NUTMEG

O. OAKMOSS

ONION

OPOPANAX

ORANGE, BITTER

ORANGE, SWEET

OREGANO, COMMON

OREGANO, SPANISH

ORRIS

OSMANTHUS

P. PALMAROSA

PARSLEY

PATCHOULI

PENNYROYAL

PEPPER, BLACK

PETITGRAIN

PINE, DWARF

PINE, LONGLEAF

PINE, SCOTCH

PLAI

R. RAVENSARA

RAVINTSARA

ROSE, CABBAGE

ROSE, DAMASK

ROSEMARY

ROSEWOOD

RUE

S. SAGE, CLARY

SAGE, COMMON

SAGE, SPANISH

SANDALWOOD

SANTOLINA

SASSAFRAS

SAVINE

SAVORY, SUMMER

SAVORY, WINTER

SCHINUS MOLLE

SNAKEROOT

SPIKENARD

SPRUCE, HEMLOCK

STYRAX, LEVANT

T. TAGETES

TANSY

TARRAGON

TEA TREE

THUJA

THYME, COMMON

TONKA

TUBEROSE

TURMERIC

TURPENTINE

V. VALERIAN

VANILLA

VERBENA, LEMON

VETIVER

VIOLET

W. WINTERGREEN

WORMSEED

WORMWOOD

Y. YARROW

YLANG YLANG

REFERENCES. Part I

Part II

BIBLIOGRAPHY

USEFUL ADDRESSES

GENERAL GLOSSARY

THERAPEUTIC INDEX

Skin Care

Circulation, Muscles and Joints:

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Genito-urinary and Endocrine Systems

Immune System

Nervous System

BOTANICAL CLASSIFICATION

BOTANICAL INDEX

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER

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