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Genre/Form: | Nonfiction |
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Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Nerys Purchon; Lora Cantele; Tracy Bordian |
ISBN: | 9780778804864 0778804860 |
OCLC Number: | 874735337 |
Notes: | "Includes 109 essential oils & more than 450 remedies and uses"--Cover. "Based on Nerys Purchon's Handbook of aromatherapy published in 1999 by Hodder Headline Australia Pty Limited, Sydney, Australia"--Title page verso. "Editor: Tracy Bordian"--Title page verso. |
Description: | 480 pages ; 26 cm |
Contents: | Introduction: the aromatic apothecary -- Using essential oils -- Cautions when using essential oils -- For professionals only Part I: The oils -- Properties of essential oils -- Why the botanical name is important -- Key essential oils and their properties -- Essential oils (A & Y) -- Hydrolats -- Fixed (carrier) oils and butters -- Basic massage oil blends and treatment bases -- Infused oils Part II: Remedies -- Conditions and remedies (abrasions to workpalce stress) Part III: Aromatherapy for daily living -- aromatherapy for personal care -- Skincare -- Hair care -- Body care -- Aromatherapy for the home -- Aromatherapy for massage Part IV: Practicalities -- Equipment -- MEasuring and storing essential oils. |
Other Titles: | Complete aromatherapy and essential oils handbook for everyday wellness Aromatherapy & essential oils |
Responsibility: | Nerys Purchon and Lora Cantele. |
Abstract:
Using aromatherapy and essential oils in massage to protect, beautify and heal everything from arthritis and asthma to constipation.
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