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Books > Medicine > Complementary medicine > Aromatherapy
Although the use of essential oils to help physical, mental and
emotional problems has been thoroughly investigated and described
over the past few decades, this is the first book devoted solely to
their use on a subtle or spiritual level. Written by the author of
the best-selling aromatherapy book of all time, Aromatherapy An
A-Z, it examines the applications of aromatherapy in personal and
spiritual growth, meditation and healing. Topics covered include
Vibrational Healing, The Role of the Healer, Methods of Use, Chakra
Energy, Essential Oils and Crystals, Meditation etc., etc., with
detailed notes on the subtle properties of the individual oils.
Many of the techniques of alternative healing that have become
popular today trace their origin to ancient systems of knowledge.
Their scientific basis and relevance in modern life are only now
being recognised and appreciated by medical research. Aromatherapy
is a method of treatment that involves using essential oils to
promote physical and emotional well-being. It is an ancient
discipline that has withstood the test of time. This book captures
the essence of aromatherapy and explains how certain oils can be
effectively used to treat physical ailments. Aromatherapy is a safe
and natural method which restores the balance of the body and
promotes good health. An exotic way to heal yourself!
- The first guide to using safe and gentle Bach flower remedies
with children, this friendly, easy-to-use book will help parents
care for their children's well-being on a daily basis.
- The wide range of symptoms covered makes this book an invaluable
resource for teachers and other caregivers as well as parents.
In this first easy-to-use guide to safe and gentle Bach flower
remedies for children's health and well-being, author Barbara
Mazzarella insists that it's never too early in a child's life to
use gentle flower remedies to foster harmony and balance, the
birthright of every child. The author provides in-depth profiles of
the thirty-eight Bach Flower remedies along with practical
applications for common childhood complaints, including teething,
weaning, tantrums, fear of school, nightmares, learning
difficulties, and hyperactivity. Short stories and visualizations
designed especially for children can be read aloud to children at
naptime or bedtime in order to enhance the effects of the flower
remedies. Combined with the energies of the flowers themselves,
these meditations and stories will help children overcome distress
and grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults.
This is the most comprehensive encyclopaedia of aromatherapy
available today, with over 400 entries covering more than 200
conditions, and 82 essential oils. It explains the properties of
essential oils and the health conditions that benefit from them.
There is also advice on hazardous oils. There are recipes and
formulae for baths, creams and tonics. All the entries are
comprehensive, fluently written and provide an easy-to-understand
introduction to a wide range of topics. 'The simple fact that the
a-z has sold over 300,000 copies worldwide since it was first
published speaks for itself. It has earned and kept its place
amongst the handful of indispensable reference books on
aromatherapy ... this book has been justly subtitled 'the
aromatherapist's Bible' - Aromatherapy Quarterly '... one of the
most thoroughly researched books written on aromatherapy' - The
International Journal of Aromatherapy
Here is an intensive study of nearly fifty plants and essences,
investigating their history, properties, uses and methods of
application. Case histories are provided, as well as information on
the gathering and conservation of plants and a glossary of medical
terms
An experienced holistic dentist and aromatherapy practitioner
detail how to use essential oils to support the health of your
mouth and teeth * Explores the benefits of and best methods of use
for well-known dental care oils such as peppermint, tea-tree, and
clove as well as the lesser known oral benefits of oils like
cinnamon, manuka, and oregano * Offers many simple practical
techniques to easily incorporate essential oils into your daily
oral care routine * Includes recommended oil mixtures targeted to
alleviate specific dental and oral ailments, such as periodontitis,
oral herpes, ulcers, teething, dry mouth, bad breath, teeth
grinding, and toothache Healthy teeth in a healthy oral environment
play a key role in physical and mental well-being. We all want to
preserve our teeth intact for as long as possible, and essential
oils allow us to do so in a natural way. These precious "stars"
from the plant kingdom promote oral hygiene and prevent a range of
dental ailments, including caries and periodontitis. They can even
help alleviate a fear of going to the dentist. Experienced
essential oils expert Karin Opitz-Kreher and holistic dentist Jutta
Schreiber, D.M.D., have combined their expertise to explain in
clear, accessible, and practical terms how to use essential oils
for oral health. Learn all you need to know about what factors to
consider when buying oils, which methods to use for different
treatments, and how to apply them safely within the mouth. Sixteen
recommended essential oils and various oil mixtures are discussed,
all with beautiful four-color illustrations. Discover their safe
application and health benefits through the focused expertise and
knowledge of the authors. The simple and practical techniques in
this fascinating book will help to preserve and enhance your dental
and oral health.
This manual from the French school of aromatherapy is a
comprehensive guide to 100 essential oils offering practical and
rigorous information for integrative and complementary health
practitioners. Everything you need to know in terms of botany,
quality criteria, biochemistry and toxicity is explained, alongside
guidance on therapeutic application to improve health and
wellbeing. Due to their diverse and varied properties, essential
oils can be used across many different complementary health
modalities. Whilst recognizing the complexity and the importance of
the molecular structure of plant essences, this guide incorporates
information about energetic approaches and the role of olfaction in
supporting therapeutic practices. This first English translation of
Dominique Baudoux's work provides the reader with a wealth of
knowledge, research and guidance on application, including a large
number of validated formulas for treatment.
Using essential oils to influence your energetic make-up and karmic
patterns * Details how to identify which tattvas--the Five Great
Elements--are dominant in your energetic make-up * Explains how to
identify your personal vibrational signature, purify your energy
body, impart vibrational properties to jewelry, and work with
yantras and mantras The tattvas, the Five Great Elements--earth,
water, fire, air/wind, and ether/space--create and sustain not only
the universe but also all of its inhabitants. Each of us has a
unique combination of these elemental energies behind our personal
characteristics--everything from the color of our eyes to our
behaviors and emotional temperament. Essential oils, in addition to
working biologically and chemically, also work at the energetic
level, making them ideal for working with the tattvas. Teaching you
how to use essential oils to affect the very fabric of your being,
Candice Covington details how the Tattvas Method of essential oils
allow you to access the deepest, most hidden aspects of Self. She
reveals how the tattvas are the energy that animate each chakra and
how we can use their archetypal energy to shape our inner life and
align with our greater soul purpose. The author provides energetic
profiles of each tattva, chakra, and essential oil, explains their
relationships to one another. She reveals how to discover the
energy patterns responsible for directing unhealthy life patterns
and explains how to identify your personal vibrational signature,
purify your energy body, and craft your own unique ritual practice
with essential oils. Showing how essential oils are powerful
vibrational tools for effecting change, the author reveals how they
allow each of us to deliberately steer our own destiny, fulfill our
personal dharma, and be all that our souls intended us to be.
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