Aromatherapy - A Complete Guide to the Healing Art

Aromatherapy - A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, Second Edition
Author: Kathi Keville & Mindy Green
Publisher: The Crossing Press
Copyright: 2009
Number of Pages: 256
ISBN: 1580911897 / 978-1580911894

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This 256-page book covers many aromatherapy topics and supplies a nice introduction to the many facets of aromatherapy. The topics covered in Aromatherapy - A Complete Guide to the Healing Art are concise and are an enjoyable read. This book acts as an introductory educational textbook and as well as a reference work.

Table of Contents for Aromatherapy - A Complete Guide to the Healing Art, Second Edition

Part I: Theory

Chapter 1: A History of Fragrance
Chapter 2: The Sense of Smell
Chapter 3: Odor and Eros
Chapter 4: Scent and Psyche

Part II: Therapy

Chapter 5: Guidelines for Using Essential Oils and Herbs
Chapter 6: Therapeutics
Chapter 7:Massage
Chapter 8: Body and Hair Care
Chapter 9: Facial Care
Chapter 10: Essential Oils in the Kitchen

Part III: Alchemy

Chapter 11: Blending — the Perfumer's Art
Chapter 12: Extracting Essential Oils
Chapter 13: Chemistry of Essential Oils

Part IV: Materia Media

Chapter 14: Ayurvedic Aromatherapy
Chapter 15: Materia Medica

Charts

Fragrances for Emotions
Essential Oils for Physical Problems
Essential Oils for Skin Problems
Essential Oils for Hair Care
Essential Oils for Complexion Types

Appendix: Botanical Names of Herbs
Bibliography
Resources
Index
About the Authors

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