Product Description

This encyclopaedia of remedies and techniques covers every application of aromatherapy, from cosmetics and clincial aromatherapy, to perfumery, and explains how aromatic oils can be used simply and effectively to treat a wide range of health complaints. The Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all practised aromatherapy, but it was only in the 1980s and 1990s that the benefits of aromatic oils were generally recognized. Many essential oils have antiseptic and revitalizing properties, and have been proven to benefit people suffering with stress-related disorders, respiratory and skin problems. This encyclopaedia of remedies and techniques covers every application of aromatherapy from cosmetics and clincial aromatherapy to perfumery, and explains how aromatics oils can be used simply and effectively to treat a wide range of health complaints.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #89946 in Books
• Published on: 2002-02-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
"a superb introductionabout as complete as you could hope for and certainly an excellent guide for the family" DAILY MAIL

From the Publisher
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Aromatherapy is a unique and authoritative guide to the principles and practice of aromatherapy. Extensively researched with specially commissioned photographs and illustrations, this is an invaluable and instructive source book on the healing powers of essential oils. In tracing the history of aromatherapy from it's ancient origins right through to its modern revival, Julia Lawless shows how aromatic oils can be used as a wonderfully natural and therapeutic way to promote health and vitality.

About the Author
Julia Lawless is a practicing aromatherapist and the author of numerous highly respected and succesful aromatherapy books.

Customer Reviews

An essential resource
Anyone with an interest in Aromatherapy should buy this book. If you are interested in aromatherapy for personal and home use then this could be the only book you need.

It contains a history of eseential oils, methods of extraction, use of essential oils to assist various conditions, and a section at the back that acts as a reference to essential oils.

The books is well laid out, very easy to read, and can be used as either a text book, or a book to read for pure enjoyment.

If you are a professional therapist then you need to get this along with the Essential Oil Encyclopaedia.

A very good purchase!
I bought this book a week ago and it's hardly left my side since. I looked through so many Aromatherapy books in the shops, before I came across this one, that just had hundreds of pages of plain text with no illustrations or colour. That kind of book is fine if you're an experienced Aromatherapist who just wants to quickly look something up for a patient etc. For home use I find that kind of book a little bit boring.
BUT...this book is just perfect. It's got all the information you could possibly want for home use and it is beautifully illustrated with everything from pictures of the plants and oils to how to give yourself and others a massage. There are facinating chapters on the history of Aromatherapy, home remedies, massage, the plants and oils, and loads more. The book covers 65 of the most popular and widely available oils. All nicely illustrated and described with added information such as safety data, aromatherapy use, extraction etc. I purchased this book along with it's accompanying guide "The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Essential Oils", also by Julia Lawless, which is equally as good as this one. But, if you only wanted to buy one book for general home use then I recommend this one. You can't go wrong with this book. It's a great read and it's very well laid out for quick reference use. Definately a very valued addition to my book shelf.

A superb book. Clear, simple and practical.
Perhaps the word 'hippy' is one that springs to minds when thinking of aromatherapy. Forget it. This book is excellent if you're seriously looking for alternative ways to heal yourself. It is clear, well illustrated and provides practical adivce for including aromatherapy in your everyday life. It's so simple, and so effective. It lists suggested remedies for various ailments so the information is not hard to find. The book also provides essential information about how to use the oils. Essential Oils are very powerful and must be used properly. Whether you are a begginer or not, this book is an invaluable addition to anyone's bookshelf.