The Art of Aromatherapy

By Robert Tisserand

Book Overview

This complete, practical guide shows how to use the essential oils of flowers and herbs as a gentle yet effective method of natural healing. Beginning with the history and use of essential oils in cosmetics and perfumes from ancient Egyptian times to the present day, the author details 29 essences, with their properties and applications in more than 100 conditions, ranging from emotional stress to skin disorders. Includes easy-to-prepare recipes for massage and medicinal oils, facial masks, ointments, and aromatic baths. Explains the importance of essential oils in Swedish, shiatsu, and neuromuscular massage. Provides tables of evaporation rates, odor intensity, therapeutic index, and glossary of medical terms.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892810017
• ISBN13: 9780892810017
• Release Date: April 1978
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

the art of Aromatherapy

This is a solid resource although a little dated. It is a great place to get the history of aromatherapy from an expert in the field. The emphasis is also on the mind/body connection and the holistic nature of aromatherapy.

The Art of Aromatherapy

In my opinion, a good reference book on medical aromatherapy. It provides a basic principles section, as well as an overview of the human body systems. Chapter 11 reviews, discusses and details many of the major essential oils used in clinical practice. It is a fabulous reference section and provides much useful information. The book also provides recipes using key essential oils for a wide variety of health issues and health problems. Tisserand also devotes a whole chapter on skin care and that is worth reading just on it own. All round a very useful book to have; and Yes, it's on our bookshelf.