Detailed information on the most commonly available and widely used flower oils and aromatics including: the exact origins, synonyms, and related plants, methods of extraction, the herbal/folk tradition for each plant, the medicinal uses of each plant, aromatherapy applications, and home and commercial uses.

Shakespeare wrote that a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. But if you cannot smell, does the rose lose its sweetness? The first and definitive book on the psychology of smell, The Scent of Desire traces the importance of smell in our lives, from nourishment to procreation to our relationships with the people closest to us and the world at large. Smell was the very first sense to evolve and is located in the same part of the brain that...

"Enhance your self-care routine with essential oils Essential oils have been used for natural wellness for centuries, and Aromatherapy for Self-Care is bringing this ancient medicine into the modern world. Wherever you're at on your aromatherapy self-care journey, this book will help you harness these powerful plant extracts to start feeling better inside and out. In this guide, you will find more than 100 aromatherapy remedies, rituals, and tips...

"The Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy is a comprehensive guide to using aromatherapy and essential oils for healing written by the co-founders of the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies."--

Essential oils are becoming increasingly popular, but how do you identify quality oils from the myriad of inferior ones to choose from? And what can you actually do with these little vials of oils? In fact, there are countless things you can use them for-things that will improve your life and home-and it's so easy! Sharon Falsetto features forty essential oils and recommends which ones you can use to improve specific ailments, ways they can benefit...

This book explores the properties, benefits and uses of Essential Oils. The author discusses the sources of Essential Oils and gives insight into the reasons why these oils are fast-acting and the best natural method of quickly alleviating the discomfort associated with certain medical disorders. The Book also gives a list of everyday oils and outlines the various health benefits to be derived from the use of these oils and the ways in which these...

Aromatherapy has many benefits. It is a noninvasive treatment that can be used by most people in a variety of settings and it is not a contraindication for most modern medications. It can be used to treat many different psychological ailments such as stress, depression, and anxiety. It is often used to help people get a good night's sleep or become energized. It can also be used to physical ailments such as skin conditions, asthma, congestion, circulation...

Equal parts design and DIY, At Home with Fragrance will teach you which fragrances work best for each room, how to interpret your distinct design style into fragrance, and (the best part!) how to make candles, room sprays, and incense with your own custom scents. Scent is the perfect way to express your unique design sense--and the art of making your own fragrances and candles offers an affordable DIY approach.

Rosemary has been cultivated since ancient times, once playing a central role in many traditional rites and ceremonies. It has been valued for its medical, culinary and cosmetic properties for thousands of years. This traditional 'cure all' folk remedy is also one of the most popular essential oils. Rosemary oil is principally used to invigorate and stimulate the body, and provides a good counterbalance to calming oils, such as lavender. In this new...