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Aromatherapy has seen a huge surge in popularity in the past decade, and has proven effective for a wide array of women's health problems. However, the number of women interested in introducing aromatherapy to their personal health care dwarfs the number of clinicians formally trained in it. As a result, large numbers of women self-treat with aromatherapy, which can increase risk factors particularly during pregnancy and lactation. Condensing thorough research into concise, easy-to-digest language, this scientific evidence-based guide enables women's healthcare professionals and aromatherapists to quickly determine the safest and most effective way to apply aromatherapy in any given situation. The perfect bedside clinical guide for busy professionals, it covers 20 essential oils and their uses in women's health, from pregnancy to menopause. Readers will come away equipped with new tools to improve their patients' comfort and wellbeing, with the confidence of drawing from a reliable base of clinical evidence.
The essential oils are present in the specific cells called as glandular cells present in the plant part that may be anywhere on plant body. Upon rupture of these glands aroma come out which are volatile in nature and combination of all chemical constituents are fragrance what we get sense. Essential oils are used in perfumery, aromatherapy, cosmetics, incense, medicine, household insect repellent cleaning products, and for flavoring food and drink. They are also valuable commodities in the agricultural industries as anti-feedants, repellents, botanical insecticides, natural herbicides and growth boosters are still open to fascinating realms of research. All information's are confined in scattered manner and hence an effort has been made to collect all information's and compiled together and represented in this book in a simple manner to serve the basic concept to the readers. This book complied with five s' viz. 1. Introduction 2. General extraction method for essential oils 3. Market statistics for importance of essential oils 4. Individual medicinal and aromatic plants 5. New aromatic plants and their future research.
An in-depth guide from an international authority on essential oils offers easy-to-follow recipes for diffusers, body scrubs and lotions, massage oils, skincare remedies, beauty treatments and first aid. With knowledge and expertise built on a three generations of specialist aromatherapists, the book is a modern classic in the field, bridging historical traditions in plant medicine with modern science and ecological concerns. Part One introduces the historical background, traditions and uses of essential oils. Part Two forms the largest part of the book at two-thirds, containing recipes, blends and treatments for a variety of concerns, emotional, physical, medical and spiritual. Part Three offers in-depth directories of essential oils, herbs and other plant products, clays, salts and other essential ingredients, along with their properties and benefits.
____________________________ 'Sumptuous yet useful . . . soothing but never saccharine.' Alexandra Heminsley, author of RUNNING LIKE A GIRL, Grazia We all feel that desire for a calmer, more spacious way of living, but we're often unsure exactly how to step off the crazy treadmill of day-to-day routines and responsibilities. Nadia and Katia have learned, through years of practice, that simple rituals can help you press the pause button on the pace of modern life. In Rituals for Every Day they share their easy-to-follow advice, step by step. Let rituals bring you back to yourself. 'Unusually practical, non-patronising and authentic. Think Marie Kondo for the mind, if you will, or the Hemsleys for the soul.' Sunday Times
Written by two of the leading voices in aromatherapy, Amy Galper and Jade Shutes, The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy is a progressive, comprehensive approach to using aromatherapy and essential oils for healing and wellness. Essentials oils have been used across all world cultures for thousands of years. While the popularity of aromatherapy has endured, the methods and applications of the craft have evolved. The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy is the modern practitioner's guide to working with aromatherapy and essential oils. Using techniques developed over decades of teaching, you will learn the science of aromatherapy and how essentials oils interact with our sense of smell, brain pathways, and skin. The guide also includes over 50 plant profiles, plus recipes and blends for health and beauty. Included are remedies for digestive health, immunity, women's health concerns, and more, such as Hand & Body Wash for Flu Recovery, Self-Love Botanical Perfume, and Tummy Massage Oil for Indigestion. Drawing on the authors' unique methodology and expertise as aromatherapists, herbalists, and healers, you will learn the art of blending formulations with great skill and discernment. The Ultimate Guide to... series offers comprehensive beginner's guides to discovering a range of mind, body, spirit topics, including tarot, divination, crystal grids, numerology, witchcraft, chakras, and more. Filled with beautiful illustrations and designed to give easy access to the information you're looking for, each of these references provides simple-to-follow expert guidance as you learn and master your practice.
This title includes information on the proper safety and handling of oils, extraction methods, practical everyday uses, documented properties and methods of use. The chapters detail ancient historical to present-day uses from around the world for carrier oils, essential oils, Co2 extracts, absolutes, and infused oils.
A comprehensive and stylish guide in using the ancient practices of aromatherapy for modern wellbeing. Discover the power of one simple breath. Aromatherapy is the practice of using pure essential oils extracted from plants as remedies for emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. The healing properties of essential oils can relieve headaches, muscular pain, and cold and flu symptoms. A few drops in your skincare regime can increase hydration, treat acne and regenerate damaged skin. What's more, essential oils can shift your mood, improve your sleep patterns and lower feelings of anxiety to make you feel restored, relaxed and renewed. A Scented Life is a journey into the senses, bringing this ancient practice into today's world. Aromatherapy expert Pat Princi-Jones details what different essential oils can do for you and demonstrates the many ways to mix and apply oils in your daily life for maximum long-term benefits.
Create meaningful change and live the life you've always wanted with Ailynn Halvorson's unique tarot apothecary approach. By combining the wisdom of tarot, aromatherapy, meditation, and everyday ritual, you can build a magical practice in alignment with your soul. Ailynn shows you how to use numerology to discover which cards reflect your true identity and what challenges to expect in the coming year. She also helps you embrace powerful tarot archetypes with plant allies, crystals, and altar decorations that support your goals and allow you to grow. With Ailynn's guidance, you can make customized mantras, essential oil blends, and teas to nurture a desired shift in your personal energy. This book teaches you how to honor your own magic, take control of your life, and achieve the transformation you've been seeking.
#1 Best Seller in Homeopathy Essential Oils. Your Pathway to Holistic HealthHolistic medicine and wellness: Homeopathic medicine and alternative medicines are gaining in popularity daily. A Beginner's Guide to Essential Oils by Hayley Hobson can become your first step to a healthier life your first step to holistic health. Learn about essential oils from an expert: Hayley Hobson is an internationally known author and inspirational speaker. She presents uplifting and educational programs in well over 50 countries. After leaving her career as a lawyer, Hayley began teaching Pilates and yoga before building her essential oils business from the ground up. As the fastest Wellness Advocate in her company to achieve the ranks of Presidential Diamond, Double Diamond and Double Presidential, she remains one of the top performers in her company. In addition to developing online courses and trainings, Hayley is a sought-after speaker at many global business events. Along with her outreach to entrepreneurs, Hayley still works in her business daily and is consistently trending on social media. With over 65,000 Facebook followers she remains an influence among wellness advocates and an expanding network of peers. Visit Hayley at http://www.hayleyhobson.com. The holistic health pathway to wellness: Hayley promotes a holistic path to wellness by incorporating the use of essential oils with a regimen of exercise, healthy eating, and mental and emotional wellness practices. As a coach, she passionately empowers others to live their dreams and create lifestyle transformations by supporting them in becoming the best possible WHOLE versions of themselves. A Beginner's Guide to Essential Oils includes real life stories and natural lifestyle principles. You'll learn about: Hayley's signature recipes created for specific purposes Helpful remedies Daily changes Safe handling and usage Using oils to create balance as part of a holistic lifestyle Why we get out of balance in the first place A 31-Day plan with daily inspiration
This is the complete therapeutic guide to working with hydrosols. Hydrosols, also known as floral waters, are produced at the same time as essential oils through steam distillation of plants. Some of them, such as rose water or the hydrosol of orange blossoms, have been known for centuries while others have only recently become available. Therapeutic use of hydrosols has become more and more popular over the last ten years in health care, cosmetics, spa treatments and many other areas of beauty and well-being. Translated from the original French, this book gives a complete overview of theory and practice, including detailed descriptions, testimonials, recipes for all kind of disorders. It includes information on how hydrosols can be used in babycare, cooking, and care for pets. It provides a clear vision of how you can easily introduce hydrosols in your daily life as well as using them for specific disorders.
Lavender is calming and relaxing; lemon uplifting and stimulating. But why do each of those scents provoke these particular, visceral responses? In Nature's Essential Oils, licensed massage therapist and aromatherapist Cher Kaufmann demystifies the how and why behind the uses and effects of essential oils. She explains the environmental factors that impact the chemical make-ups of herbs and other plants, and how they trigger our physical and emotional responses. The book includes recipes for blending oils for home and health, as well as how to select, store, diffuse and apply oils. A valuable resource for readers hoping to expand their knowledge of essential oils and their properties, it also includes a glossary of more than 30 of the most common essential oils for well-being.
Written in an accessible style and aimed at aromatherapists, practitioners of alternative medicine, and anyone wishing to use aromatherapy to maintain a peaceful equilibrium or bring about positive change, this book concentrates on the mood-changing effects of natural oils. "A good addition to alternative medicine collections".--Library Journal.
Discover the wisdom of a 4,000-year-old sacred oil tradition, learn transformational rituals and meditations, and unlock deep healing and incredible insight. Sacred oils are part of a mysterious and ancient art that dates back thousands of years. Their knowledge is passed from master to master - only a handful of people alive hold this knowledge. Among them is Felicity Warner, a healer and myrrhophore. In this book, Felicity will guide you through a healing journey with 20 of the world's most treasured oils, including Elemi, Holy Basil, Palo Santo and Spikenard. She explains how to: * mix, dilute, blend and store the oils * perform sacred rituals of anointment * attune to the frequency of each oil through meditation as a pathway to deeper consciousness * use the oils to cleanse auras and heal the soul, for prophecy and to access past-life information Find wellbeing and peace today as you delve into the amazing world of sacred oils.
The second volume in the Aromatica series builds on the fundamentals found in Volume 1: Principles and Profiles. This comprehensive clinical text delves further into the different profiles of essential oils and the proper applications for physiological and psychological functions as well as energetic and Chinese Medicines. Packed with charts depicting different functions and methods of administration, and an extensive catalogue of 40 new essential oil profiles, this is an indispensable guide for all complementary medicine practitioners.
DA1/4fte sind unmittelbar mit Emotionen verbunden. Sie lassen uns in Erinnerungen schwelgen, sie inspirieren, entspannen, motivieren und lassen Ihre Seele zur Ruhe kommen. Nicht umsonst erfreut sich die Aromatherapie wachsender Beliebtheit. Wenn auch Sie sich mit DA1/4ften eine Auszeit vom Alltagsstress gAnnen wollen, ist dieses Buch genau das richtige fA1/4r Sie. Tauchen Sie ein in die Welt der Atherischen A le, finden Sie heraus, welcher Duft am besten zu Ihnen passt, erfahren Sie alles A1/4ber die Wirkung und richtige Anwendung der A le und begeben Sie sich auf eine Reise, die nicht nur Ihren Geruchssinn anregen wird.
In Aromatherapy Handbook Daniele Ryman describes how to blend oils for a glowing skin, adding lustre to hair and preventing aging. Simple to use and packed with hints and tips, her book provides a complete guide to the healing properties of aromatherapy and its use in curing skin disorders, poor circulation, cellulite, sinusitis and bronchial troubles. |
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