Review: The A to Z of Essential Oils, by Joy Bowles
Exceptional General Reference for AromatherapyIf I were to teach an introductory aromatherapy course, I would use The A to Z of Essential Oils, by Joy Bowles. One of my favorite features is the extent of rich illustrations. Nearly every page has a photograph, and even though I have been using essential oils for many years, I was interested to learn what the plants themselves look like, many of which I've never seen. Well-Researched Essential Oil InformationMany aromatherapy books give information with few or no scientific or clinical facts to support the author's claims. |
Not the case with this book: Each of the fifty essential oil profiles has a section on why the oil works, which includes the major chemical constituents in the oil and how the constituent contributes to the oil's therapeutic properties. This information is presented in concise, easy to understand terms, making it accessible for readers who may have no scientific background.
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Each aromatherapy oil profile also includes extraction information, traditional uses of the oil, ailments and remedies, active chemical constituents, and precautions. This book also includes an extensive section on aromatherapy massage, and how essential oils may be used to combat infection and stress.
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