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The Essential Oils Book: Creating Personal Blends for Mind & Body - Softcover

Dodt, Colleen K.

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9780882669137: The Essential Oils Book: Creating Personal Blends for Mind & Body
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0882669133 ISBN 13: 9780882669137
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC, 1996

Synopsis

Discover the fragrant world of essential oils. Herbalist Colleen K. Dodt profiles the healing and cleaning powers of dozens of oils extracted from herbs, flowers, roots, barks, and resins. This comprehensive guide includes recipes for natural cleaning products, lotions, and ointments that will keep you feeling happy and smelling great. Fill your days with stimulating scents as you learn to use essential oils to wash your dishes, soothe sunburns, combat stress, and improve the quality of your life.

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About the Author

An herbalist for over 15 years, Colleen K. Dodt is the author of The Essential Oils Book and Natural BabyCare, of which James A. Duke, author of The Green Pharmacy, said: “I believe Colleen would do better at healing my children and grandchildren than most of my HMO physicians have done.” Dodt is the owner of Herbal Endeavors, Ltd., in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Her business and products have been featured in Herb Companion magazine, and she has written numerous articles on herbs and aromatherapy. She was the first American and the first woman to write for The International Journal of Aromatherapy (1988).

From the Back Cover

Fragrant essences lift the spirits, stimulate the senses, and enhance relaxation after a trying day. This practical guide shows how essential oils -- used in the home and on the go -- can greatly improve the quality of busy lives.

Comprehensive information on the essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers, roots, barks, and resins includes which ones to use regularly, which to use with caution, and which to avoid altogether.

Dozens of simple step-by-step recipes feature essential oils for:

* Combating stress, PMS, sunburn, and other conditions

* Scenting homes, offices, and vehicles

* Creating blends for safe, fragrant cleaning products

* Making special mixtures for children and the elderly

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Publisher
Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date
1996
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0882669133
ISBN 13 
9780882669137
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
160
Rating
  • 3.96 out of 5 stars
    249 ratings by Goodreads