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Index
Author Acknowledgement:
Author dedication:
Table of Contents
Introduction
How Smell Works
Current Uses for Essential Oils
What You’ll Learn
Chapter 1: Overview of Essential Oils
What Exactly is an Essential Oil?
Differences Between Synthetic and Pure Essential Oils
Extraction Methods
Precautions When Using Essential Oils
What to Look For When Purchasing Essential Oils
Chapter 2: Handling Essential Oils
Equipment for Using Essential Oils
Dilutions and Solutions
What Are Carrier and Base Oils?
Processing Methods for Carrier Oils
Characteristics of Carrier Oils
Oils to Avoid
Chapter 3: Common Carrier and Base Oils
Apricot Kernel Oil (Prunus Armeniaca)
Avocado Oil (Persea Americana)
Borage Seed Oil (Borago Officinalis)
Camellia Seed Oil (Camellia Sinesis or Camellia Oleifera)
Cranberry Seed Oil (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis L.)
Fractionated Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera)
Grapeseed Oil (Vitis Vinifera)
Hazelnut Oil (Corylus Avellana)
Hemp Seed Oil (Cannabis Sativa)
Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis)
Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurite Moluccans)
Macadamia Nut Oil (Macadamia Integrifolia)
Meadowfoam Oil (Limnanthes Alba)
Olive Oil (Olea Europaea)
Peanut Oil (Arachis Hypogeae)
Pecan Oil (Carya Pecan)
Rose Hip Oil (Rosa Canina)
Sesame Oil (Sesamum Indicum)
Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus)
Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Dulcis)
Watermelon Seed Oil (Citrullus Vulgaris)
Wheat Germ Oil (Triticum Vulgare)
Chapter 4: Common Essential Oils
Balsam of Peru (Myroxylon Pererae, Myroxylon balsamum)
Benzoin (Styrax benzoin)
Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia)
Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum)
Cardamom (Ellettaria cardamomum)
Cedarwood (Cedrus Atlantica)
Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis, Matricaria Chamomilla)
Citronella (Cymbopogon Winterianus)
Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)
Coriander (Coriandrum Sativum L.)
Clary Sage (Salvia Sclarea)
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Globules, Eucalyptus Radiata, Eucalyptus Citriadora)
Fir (Abies Balsamea)
Ginger (Zingiber Officinale)
Grapefruit (Citrus Paradisi)
Jasmine Absolute (Jasminum grandiflorum)
Juniper (Juniperus Communis)
Lavender (Lavendula officinalis)
Lemon (Citrus Limonum)
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
Neroli (Citrus Aurantium)
Orange-Sweet (Citrus Sinensis)
Patchouli (Pogostemon Cablin)
Peppermint (Mentha Piperita)
Rose (Rosa Damascena)
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium Odorantissium)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
Rosewood (Aniba Rosaeodora)
Sandalwood (Santalum Album)
Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia)
Vanilla Oleoresin (Vanilla Planifolia)
Ylang-Ylang (Cananga Odorata)
Chapter 5: Uncommon Essential Oils
Allspice (Pimenta Officinalis)
Angelica Root (Archangelica Officinalis)
Anise (Pimpinella Anisum)
Anise, Star (Illicium Verum)
Basil (Ocimum Basilicum)
Bay (Pimenta Racemosa)
Cananga (Cananga Odorata)
Carrot Seed (Daucus Carota)
Catmint (Nepeta Cataria)
Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum)
Cumin (Cuminum Cyminum)
Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens)
Dill (Anethum Graveolens)
Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare)
Frankincense (Boswellia Thurifera)
Hyssop (Hyssopus Officinalis)
Labdanum (Cistus Ladanifer)
Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia)
Linden Blossom (Tilia Cordata, Tilia Vulgaris)
Litsea Cubeba (May Chang)
Mandarin (Citrus Reticulata)
Marjoram (Origanum Marjorana)
Myrrh (Commiphora Myrrha)
Myrtle (Myrtus Communis)
Nutmeg (Myristica Fragrans)
Petitgrain (Citrus uranium)
Pine (Pinus Sylvestris)
Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum Nobile)
Spruce (Picea Mariana)
Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris)
Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium)
Chapter 6: Blending Essential Oils
Looking at the Notes
Aromatic Blends
Therapeutic Blends
Substituting Different Essential Oils
Practical Tips When Blending Oils
Chapter 7: Essential Oils to Avoid
Ajowan (Trachyspermum Ammi)
Almond, Bitter (Prunus Amygdalus Var. Amara)
Arborvitae (Thuja Occidentalis)
Arnica (Arnica Montana)
Birch, Sweet (Betula Lenta)
Boldo Leaf (Peumus Boldus)
Broom, Spanish (Spartium Junceum)
Calamus (Acorus Calamus)
Camphor (Cinnamomum Camphora)
Cassia (Cinnamomum Cassia)
Common Wormwood (Artemisia Vulgaris)
Deertongue (Trisilia Odoratissima)
Garlic (Allium Sativum)
Horseradish (Armoracia Rusticana)
Jaborandi (Pilocarpus Jaborandi)
Lavender Cotton (Santolina Chamaecyparissus)
Mustard, Black (Brassica Nigra)
Onion (Allium Cepa)
Oregano (Origanum Vulgare)
Orris Root (Iris Florentina, Iris Pallida)
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium)
Rue (Ruta Graveolens)
Sage (Salvia Officinalis)
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)
Savory (Satureja Hortensis, Satureja Montana)
Tansy (Tanacetum Vulgare)
Wintergreen (Gaultheria Procumbens)
Wormseed (Chenopodium Ambrosioides)
Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthum)
Yellow Sweetclover (Melilotus Officinalis)
Chapter 8: Essential Oils for the Home
All-Purpose Cleaners
Disinfectants and Mold Treatments
Glass Cleaners
Cream Cleaners
Cleaning Floors and Carpets
Stain Removers
Home Deodorizers
Essential Oils for Your Laundry
Cleaning Your Dishes
Furniture Cleaning
Chapter 9: Bath Salts and Oils
Bath Salts
Difference Between Bombs and Salts
Bath Oils
Chapter 10: Making Soap
What is Soap?
Introduction to Soap Making
History of Soap Making
Making Your Own Soap
Ingredients
Animal Versus Vegetable Base
Oils to Use When Making Soaps
Super Fatting Oils
Other Nutrients
Preservatives
Color
Fragrance
Chapter 11: Methods of Basic Soap Making
Cold Process
Hot Process
Milk Soaps
Basic Soap Recipe
Hand Milling
Liquid Soaps
Melt and Pour
Fancy Techniques
Troubleshooting
Soaps
Shampoo
Bubble Bath
Shower Gel
Laundry Soap
Chapter 12: Beauty and Wellness Treatments
Hands and Feet
Skin (Face and Body)
Lips
Teeth and Gums
Hair
Massage Oils
Perfumes
Chapter 13: Other Important Uses for Essential Oils
Pets
Elderly Loved Ones
Traveling
Workplace
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Baby Care
Using Aromatherapy in Schools
Chapter 14: Quick Guide of Conditions and Essential Oils Used for Treatment
Physical Conditions
Emotional and Mental Healing
Chapter 15: Tools and Further Research
Essential Oils Dilution Chart
Saponification Charts
Furthering Education
Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
Author Biography
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