The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Lawless, Julia -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Dedication Contents Preface How to use this Book Part I: An Introduction to Aromatics

1. Historical Roots

Natural Plant Origins Ancient Civilizations Treasures from the East Alchemy The Scientific Revolution

2. Aromatherapy and Herbalism

The Birth of Aromatherapy Herbal Medicine Therapeutic Guidelines Safety Precautions

3. The Body-Actions and Applications

How Essential Oils Work The Skin The Circulation, Muscles and Joints The Respiratory System The Digestive System The Genito-urinary and Endocrine Systems The Immune System The Nervous System The Mind

4. How to use Essential Oils at Home

Massage Skin Oils and Lotions Hot and Cold Compresses Hair Care Flower Waters Baths Vaporization Steam Inhalation Douche Neat Application Internal Use

5. Creative Blending

Therapeutic and Aesthetic Properties Correct Proportions Synergies Fragrant Harmony Personal Perfumes

6. A Guide to Aromatic Materials

Habitat Chemistry Methods of Extraction Natural versus ‘Natural Identical’

Part II: The Oils

Ajowan Allspice Almond, Bitter Ambrette Seed Amyris Angelica Anise, Star Aniseed Arnica Asafetida

Balm, Lemon Balsam, Canadian Balsam, Copaiba Balsam, Peru Balsam, Tolu Basil, Exotic Basil, French Bay Laurel Bay, West Indian Benzoin Bergamot Birch, Sweet Birch, White Boldo Leaf Borneol Boronia Broom, Spanish Buchu

Cabreuva Cade Cajeput Calamintha Calamus Camphor Cananga Caraway Cardomon Carrot Seed Cascarilla Bark Cassia Cassie Cedarwood, Atlas Cedarwood, Texas Cedarwood, Virginian Celery Seed Chamomile, German Chamomile, Maroc Chamomile, Roman Chervil Cinnamon Citronella Clove Coriander Costus Cubebs Cumin Cypress

Deertongue Dill

Elecampane Elemi Eucalyptus, Blue Gum Eucalyptus, Lemon-Scented Eucalyptus, Broad-leaved Peppermint

Fennel Fir Needle, Silver Frankincense

Galangal Galbanum Gardenia Garlic Geranium Ginger Grapefruit Guaiacwood

Helichrysum Hops Horseradish Hyacinth Hyssop

Jaborandi Jasmine Juniper

Labdanum Lavandin Lavender, Spike Lavender, True Lemon Lemongrass Lime Linaloe Linden Litsea Cubeba Lovage

Mandarin Marigold Marjoram, Sweet Mastic Melilotus Mimosa Mint, Cornmint Mint, Peppermint Mint, Spearmint Mugwort Mustard Myrrh Myrtle

Narcissus Niaouli Nutmeg

Oakmoss Onion Opopanax Orange, Bitter Orange Blossom Orange, Sweet Oregano, Common Oregano, Spanish Orris

Palmarosa Parsley Patchouli Pennyroyal Pepper, Black Petitgrain Pine, Dwarf Pine, Longleaf Pine, Scotch

Rose, Cabbage Rose, Damask Rosemary Rosewood Rue

Sage, Clary Sage, Common Sage, Spanish Sandalwood Santolina Sassafras Savine Savory, Summer Savory, Winter Schinus Molle Snakeroot Spikenard Spruce, Hemlock Styrax, Levant

Tagetes Tansy Tarragon Tea Tree Thuja Thyme, Common Tonka Tuberose Turmeric Turpentine

Valerian Vanilla Verbena, Lemon Vetiver Violet

Wintergreen Wormseed Wormwood

Yarrow Ylang Ylang

References Bibliography Useful Addresses General Glossary Therapeutic Index Botanical Classification Botanical Index Acknowledgements About the Author Copyright About the Publisher

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