The Essential Oils Book

The Essential Oils Book
Author: Colleen K. Dodt
Publisher: Storey Books
Copyright: 1996
ISBN: 0-88266-913-3

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Originally published in 1996, The Essential Oils Book by Colleen K. Dodt is a 152-page introduction to essential oils and aromatherapy that was written with a strong emphasis on practical use and safety for its time.

However, essential oil safety knowledge and recommendations have evolved considerably since this book was published. Some of the usage and safety guidance presented in the book no longer reflects current best practices, including recommendations pertaining to undiluted topical use, the use of essential oils in baths and the use of essential oils with pets.

For this reason, AromaWeb no longer recommends The Essential Oils Book as a primary introductory or safety resource for beginners.

Readers who own or encounter this book will still likely find portions of it interesting and useful, but its usage and safety recommendations should be compared with current, reputable essential oil safety resources.

Table of Contents for The Essential Oils Book

• Awakening the Scent Sense
• An Introduction to Buying and Using Pure Essential Oils
• The Properties and Applications of Pure Essential Oils
• Most Commonly Used Pure Essential Oils
• Less Commonly Used Pure Essential Oils
• Basic Blending Advice
• Equipment and Supplies
• Carrier or Base Oils
• Solutions and Dilutions
• Recipes for Home Aroma
• Making Cleaning Jobs More Pleasant
• Scenting the Air at Home
• Aromatic Recipes for Essential Beauty
• Baths
• Bath Salts
• Herbal Baths
• Children's Herbal Baths
• Foot Baths
• Hand and Nail Care
• Hair Oils
• Shampoos and Rinses
• Personal Perfumes
• Other Uses for Essential Oils
• Making Travel More Enjoyable
• Creating a Welcoming, Conductive Work Environment
• Caring for the Elderly and Sick
• Caring for Pets
• Sources and Resources
• Suggested Reading
• Index