The Secrets of Aromatherapy

Plant extracts have been used for their healing properties for centuries, but in the last 30 years their popularity as health and relaxation aids has also increased, to the point where they are now common additions to many bodycare products. This guide to aromatherapy helps you make informed choices about essential oils, explaining the origins of the art, the practical uses of individual oils as healing agents, self-massage, and what to expect from an aromatherapy session. Be a part of the aromatic revolution and learn how to let nature bring you relief from your troubles. Here is an exciting new series focused on today's most popular healing approaches and spiritual insights. Presented in a clear, concise format, the Secrets of Series demystifies popular alternative approaches and teaches proper application, providing a perfect balance of theory and practice. Perfect for new or casual readers, these handbooks are simple to follow yet thorough and authoritative. Covering a wide range of topics, they appeal to readers from every background.

Jennie Harding has been a tutor of Essential Oil Therapeutics at the Tisserand Institute in London for ten years. She has also taught in the USA and Europe. She has a keen interest in growing aromatic plants and is pursuing studies in botany and ecology. Natural Health is the leading periodical in the field of natural health and self care. Published by Weider Publications, Inc., its editorial advisory board includes such esteemed authorities as Dean Ornish, Carolyn Dean, and Andrew Weil.