Aromatherapy

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Using Essential Oils for Physical and Emotional Well-Being

By Peter Damian and Kate Damian

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Summary

Aromatherapy by Peter and Kate Damian delves into the rich history and scientific basis of aromatic oils, exploring their use in culinary, therapeutic, ritual, and spiritual contexts. The book details how scents influence emotion, memory, mental acuity, and sleep, and highlights the antiseptic and antimicrobial properties of essential oils. It discusses cultural uses in China, India, Persia, and Egypt, and offers profiles of forty-four essential oils with instructions for blending.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book is ideal for health and wellness enthusiasts, practitioners of alternative therapies, and anyone interested in the scientific and historical foundations of aromatherapy.

Drawing on research and clinical studies, an aromatherapy manual which examines the many applications of essential oils, from treating viral infections with garlic to using rose oil to relax patients undergoing chemotherapy. Includes profiles of 44 essential oils and instructions for creating essential oil blends.

Description

Aromatic oils have been used for thousands of years not only for their fragrance but for culinary, therapeutic, ritual, and spiritual purposes. More than a fashionable trend, aromatherapy is coming into its own as a body of knowledge and practice with specific applications that have a solid scientific base.

Drawing on research and clinical studies, Peter and Kate Damian look at many applications from treating viral infections with garlic or black pepper oil to using rose oil to relax patients undergoing chemotherapy; from aromatic massage to the "environmental fragrancing" of subways and supermarkets.

Aromatherapy explores:

How scent interacts with emotion, memory, mental acuity, and sleep
Why specific scents are so effective in therapeutic and ritual settings
Antiseptic and antimicrobial properties of essential oils
How men and women differ in their responses to odours

Provides a thorough exposition of the ancient practice of aromatics in China, India, Persia, and Egypt, as well as details our modern scientific understanding of the physiology and psychology of scent.

Includes annotated profiles for forty-four essential oils and specific instructions for creating essential oil blends.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

"With the increasing interest in aromatherapy and flurry of books coming out, it is refreshing to see an in depth approach to its effects on the mind and emotions. It is a pleasure to see such a well written and well researched book." – The American Herb Association

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780892815302

Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 December 1999

Country: United States

Imprint: Healing Arts Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 264

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Health & Wellness Kate Damian Non-Fiction Peter Damian Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

The authors--professional aromatherapists--delve into the physiology and psychology of scent, citing research and clinical studies. They profile 44 essential oils, and give instructions for creating your own blends. Peter and Kate Damian are owners of Windrose Aromatics, Inc., a supplier of pure essential oils and aromatic body care products. Together they run the Windrose Workshops, offering international training in practical and theoretical applications of essential oils. Kate Damian is a professional aromatherapist, licensed massage practitioner, and founding member of the American Society for Phytotherapy and Aromatherapy International. They live in Phoenix, Arizona."