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Encyclopedia of Essential Oils

The Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils in Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health and Well-Being
By Julia Lawless
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Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless is a comprehensive handbook widely used by aromatherapists globally. It offers an A-Z listing of 193 aromatic plants, detailing their common and Latin names, botanical families, descriptions, distributions, and traditional uses. Chapters explore the history of aromatherapy and herbalism, the effects of aromatic plants on body and mind, instructions for creating blends, and household uses for essential oils. Each entry includes extraction methods, oil characteristics, principal constituents, blending suggestions, and safety information.
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This detailed reference is ideal for professional and aspiring aromatherapists, herbalists, and anyone interested in the holistic use of essential oils for health and wellness.

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This aromatherapy book has information on plant origins, medical herbalism and the properties and actions of herbs and essential oils. It covers 165 oils, their actions, characteristics, principal constituents and folk traditions.

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Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless is a comprehensive handbook used by aromatherapists around the globe. It provides an A-Z listing of an extensive range of 193 aromatic plants that are internationally relevant.

The book includes chapters on the history of aromatherapy and herbalism, explaining how aromatic plants affect both the body and mind. It offers guidance on creating personal blends and practical uses for essential oils within the home.

For each plant, the following detailed information is provided:

  • Common name: The name most often used.
  • Latin name: The scientific name.
  • Botanical plant family: The family the plant belongs to.
  • Synonyms: Other common names it is known by.
  • General description: A description of its appearance.
  • Distribution: Locations where it is commonly found.
  • Other species: Related plants.
  • Herbal folk tradition: Traditional uses in herbal practices.
  • Actions: Benefits or effects on health.
  • Extraction: Methods used to extract the oil.
  • Characteristics: The oil's appearance and suitable blends with other oils.
  • Principal constituents: The main components of the oil.
  • Safety information: Important usage precautions.

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John Steele of the American Aromatherapy Association praises the book as "a clear and systematic distillation of useful information about a truly comprehensive spectrum of essential oils and absolutes." David Hoffmann from the American Herbalists Guild and California School of Herbal Studies calls it "a comprehensive and timely contribution to aromatherapy, herbalism and holistic health care," describing it as "an authoritative, reliable guide that will serve its readers for many years."

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007145188

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Harper Thorsons

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 256

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Education & Reference Health & Wellness Julia Lawless Non-Fiction Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Julia Lawless is a practicing aromatherapist and the author of numerous highly respected and succesful aromatherapy books.

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