The Aromatherapy Encyclopedia: A Concise Guide to over 385 Plant Oils - Softcover

Carol Schiller; David Schiller

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591202280 ISBN 13: 9781591202288

Publisher: Basic Health Pubns, 2008

Synopsis

Carol and David Schiller, recognized experts in the field of aromatheraphy and plant oils, have created a comprehensive reference book. Includes a general introduction to proper safety, preparation, and usage of the oils, and what to watch out for in commercial products. Separate chapters provide descriptions of the essential oils, carrier oils, and infused oils, deetailing their derivation and history, documented properties, and armatherapeutic methods of use. With category listings of oil properties and cross-reference lists from botanical to common names.

About this title

About the Author

Carol Schiller and David Schiller are the authors of five internationally published books on the use of essential oils, and cofounders of the International Aromatherapy and Herb Association (IAHA). They are contributing writers to Making Scents Magazine, the association's publication. Carol and David have spent over twenty years studying and researching the benefits of plant oils, and determining their practical uses and applications.<br /><br />Jeffrey Schiller, the illustrator of this book, is a cofounder and President of the International Aromatherapy and Herb Association (IAHA), and publisher/editor/photographer of Making Scents Magazine. Jeffrey instructs classes on aromatherapy for educational organizations and colleges. He was also an organizer and speaker for seven years at the AromaHerb Conference and Trade Show.

Edition details

• Publisher: Basic Health Pubns
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591202280
• ISBN 13: 9781591202288
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Jeffrey Schiller
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 234