The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, by Valerie Ann Worwood, PhD

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This encyclopedic book contains—in practical and easy-to-understand form—every conceivable use for essential oils and aromatherapy in everyday life.

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Includes over 800 natural, nontoxic, and fragrant recipes to create health, beauty, and safe home and work environments!

A necessary resource for anyone interested in alternative approaches to healing and lifestyle, this new edition contains more than 800 easy-to-follow recipes for essential oil treatments. No one has provided more thorough and accurate guidance to the home practitioner or professional aromatherapist than Valerie Ann Worwood.

In her clear and positive voice, she provides tools to address a huge variety of health issues, including specific advice for children, women, men, and seniors. Other sections cover self-defense against microbes and contaminants, emotional challenges, cooks, gardeners, and animal lovers. Dr. Worwood also offers us her expertise in the use of 125 essential oils, 37 carrier oils, and more.

Since the publication of the first edition of this book 25 years ago, the positive impact of essential oil use has become increasingly recognized, as scientific researchers throughout the world have explored essential oils and their constituents for their unique properties and uses.

Objective: Educational. (Click here for information on the difference between Educational and Marketing materials.)

Publication: 2016.

Pages: 682.

Binding: Softcover.

Dimensions: 7½" wide x 9" tall x 2¼" deep.

AUTHOR INFORMATION

Valerie Ann Worwood, PhD, is a consultant clinical aromatherapist with a doctorate in complementary medicine, and the author of eight books. She has been Chairperson and Chair of Research for the International Federation of Aromatherapists, and as well as her involvement in essential oil research, she has acted as a consultant and expert on the clinical use of essential oils internationally.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Medicines out of the Earth: We're All Individuals; Essential Oils—Not So New; Synergy; Adaptogens; Chemotypes; The Timeless Apothecary; Quality Control; Quantities to Use and Blending; Conversion Charts; Table 1. Dilution Guide; Methods of Use; Table 3. Special Situations to Consider; Environmental Issues
Chapter 2: The Basic Care Kit: The Basic Care Kit Oils; The Basic Care Kit Applications: An A–Z Guide
Chapter 3: The Self-Defense Kit: The Self-Defense Kit; Table 4. Guidelines to the Antibacterial, Antiviral, and Antifungal Properties of Essential Oils; How to Use Essential Oils to Help Protect Against Bacterial and Viral Infections; Bacterial Infection; Viral Infection; Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Room Sprays, Baths, Gel, and Body Oils; Fungal Infections; Hospitals and Nursing Homes
Chapter 4: Occupational Oils for the Working Man and Woman: Essential Oils for the Workplace Environment; Visual Stress and Screen Stress; Interviews and Exams; Self-Hypnosis for Relaxation; The Whole Brain; Burns; The Back: Aches and Pains; Repetitive Strain Syndrome; The Workaholic Heart; Stress at Work
Chapter 5: Emotional Rescue: Essential Oils for Emotional Problems; Essential Oils for Life Enhancement
Chapter 6: The Basic Travel Kit: The Journey; The Arrival; The Gap Year...or Weekend!—Mini Travel Kit; A Home Away from Home; The Sun; The Heat; Fevers; Traveler's Tummy; Little Things That Bite; Plants; Pollution; The A–Z Basic Travel Kit Emergency Reference Chart
Chapter 7: The Gentle Touch for Babies, Children, and Teenagers: The Successful Child; Essential Oils for Babies and Children; Table 8. Oils for Children by Age; Newborn Babies; Babies 3 to 12 Months; Children's Health; The Teenage Years; Children with Special Challenges
Chapter 8: A Woman's Natural Choice: Pressure to Be Perfect; Breast Care; Cystitis; Ovarian Cysts; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome; Uterine Prolapse; Varicose Veins; Raynaud's Disease; Menstrual Problems; Menopause; Pelvic Pain; Thrush (Candida ablicans); Vaginal Infections and Inflammation; Infertility; Miscarriage and Preterm Delivery; Pregnancy; Preparing for the Birth; Postnatal Care
Chapter 9: The Natural Choice for Men: Exhaustion; Androgen Decline in the Aging Male (ADAM); Sexual Vigor; Infertility; The Reproductive System; Other Problems; The Liver; Hair Loss; Shaving; Beards
Chapter 10: Essential Help in the Maturing Years: High Blood Pressure; Circulation; Swollen Ankles and Feet; Leg Cramps; Varicose Veins; Leg Ulcers; Pressure Sores; Insomnia; Breathing Difficulties; Bronchitis; Pneumonia; Occasional Loss of Memory; Dementia and Alxheimer's Disease; Parkinson's Disease; Trembling; Arthritis; Other Skeletal Disorders; Gout; Dyspepsia (Indigestion); Flatulence/Gas; Constipation; Hemorrhoids; Care of the Feet; Nails and Nail Beds
Chapter 11: Assertive Oils for Sports, Dance, and Exercise: Sport, Dance, and Mind; Running; Foot Care; Muscles; Methods of Treating Injury; A–Z of Sports and Dance Injuries; Sports, Dance, Home, and Recreational Facilities
Chapter 12: Major Health Concerns: Cancer; Heart Issues; Stroke; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); Multiple Sclerosis; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chapter 13: The Fragrant Way to Beauty: Cleansers; Exfoliants and Face Polishes; Face Masks; Facial Steaming; Facial Sprays and Tonics; Astringents; Skin Care Oils; Wrinkles and the Aging Skin; Problem Skin; The Neck; The Eyes; Table 11. Essential Oils for Facial Skin Care; Hydrolats and Beauty; Hair Care; Body Polishes and Scrubs; Body Masks (Clay, Other Body Mask Ingredients; Body Lotions; Body Butters and Balms; Body Splashes and Spritzers; Baths and Bubbles; Pre-bath Body Oils; Deodorizing Body Oils; Dieters' Essential Helpmates; Cellulite; Arms; Hands; Nails; Feet; Table 15. Beauty Body Oils; Table 16. Toning/Slimming Oils
Chapter 15: Fragrant Care for Your Home: Air Fresheners or Bespoke Perfume Designs?; Hallways; Microbe Busters; The Kitchen; The Utility Room; The Living Room; The Bedroom; The Bathroom; Insects and Other Unwanted Visitors; Parties and Celebrations; Making Gifts; Making Your Own Perfumes and Eau de Cologne; Making Your Own Essential Oil Waters and Hydrolats
Chapter 16: Cooking with Essential Oils: Aromatic and Flavored Oils and Vinegars; Dips; Butters, Spreads, and Cheeses; Savory Sauces; Appetizers; Marinades; Soups; Vegetables; Lemon or Orange Pepper; Fish; Meat; Desserts; Bread and Pastry; Flower and Herb Syrups; Aromatic Petals; Fragrant Flower Jams; Jellies; Bircher Muesli; Nut Milks; Christmas; Overeating; Party Punches; Hangover Help
Chapter 17: Natural Health for Animals: Methods of Use for Animals; First Aid Kit for Animals; Sprays for Animals; Aromatherapy for Dogs; Aromatherapy for Cats; Rabbits; Hamsters; Guinea Pigs; Horses; Small-Scale Farming
Chapter 18: Gardens for the Future: Using Essential Oils in the Garden; Table 18. The Natural Insect Repellents; Methods of Using Essential Oils in the Garden; Plant Teas; Slugs and Birds; Mold and Mildew; The Friendly Bunch; Weed Control; Trees and Fruits; Flowers and Indoor Plants; Herbs; Getting the Best from the Soil
Chapter 19: Carrier Oils and Hydrolats: Carrier Oils; Main Carrier Oils; Oils That Could Be Used as a Percentage of the Main Carrier Oil; Specialist Oils; Macerated/Infused Oils; Butters; Hydrolats; Examples of Some Hydrolats and Their General Applications
Chapter 20: The Essential Oils and Absolutes: Table 22. Quick Reference Chart; The Essential Oil Profiles
Chapter 21: Safety Information: Skin Irritation; Allergic Reaction; Photo-sensitivity; Flammability; Phytoestrogens; Pregnancy and Lactation; Essential Oils to be Avoided
Appendix 1: The Chemistry of Essential Oils
Appendix 2: Glossary of Therapeutic Properties
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Index
About the Author