Aromatherapy: An Introduction to the Essential Oils and Their Therapeutic Uses (Naturally Better Series) - Hardcover

Selby, Anna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0028608321 ISBN 13: 9780028608327

Publisher: Wiley, 1996

Synopsis

Discusses the history and principles behind aromatherapy, and offers advice on using oils in different mediums, massaging, and treating such ailments as colic, sunburn, earaches, PMS, and morning sickness

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Aromatherapy An introduction to the essential oils and their therapeutic uses Oils and massages are used the world over for eliminating stress and encouraging a sense of well-being. An introduction to the world of essential oils, Aromatherapy explains the history and benefits of this traditional therapy, and gives step-by-step instructions for blending oils, as well as for using them in massages, vapors, and baths. Using a "starter pack" of thirty essential oils, Aromatherapy offers treatment ideas for more than forty common health problems. Beautifully illustrated, expertly written, and easy to use, Aromatherapy is the perfect introduction to the world of essential oils. The Naturally Better series is designed to introduce readers to traditional therapies. Each book in the series is an accessible, authoritative, and practical guide to a stress-free and "naturally better"way of life. Other titles in the series include Herbal Remedies, Acupressure, and Tai Chi.

About the Author:

Anna Selby, a health writer and author of The Women's Complete Workout Book, is an avid user of aromatherapy. Peter Albright, M.D., is past president and current board member of the American Holistic Medical Association. He has practiced conventional medicine as well as holistic and alternative therapies for twenty years.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0028608321
• ISBN 13: 9780028608327
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64