The Complete Essential Oils Sourcebook: A Practical Approach to the Use of Essential Oils for Health and Well-Being Julia Lawless Comprehensive and fully illustrated throughout, The Complete Essential Oils Sourcebook is the perfect go-to reference for absolutely everything about essential oils—from the best extraction methods to the most effective treatments for ailments.Did you know that heady jasmine is a warming antidepressant and aphrodisiac, also great for stress and sensitive skin?Or that consuming herbal tea with elderflower canhelp prevent hay fever?Why not apply lavender water during and after a flightas a prevention against jetlag?Written by leading aromatherapist Julia Lawless, the text is authoritative, accessible and clearly broken down for instant and easy reference.Featuring a visual profile of 65 individual oils, comprehensive reference guide on treating common ailments, and stocking the perfect home medicine chest, this sourcebook is an essential guide for amateur aromatherapists and practising professionals alike. Complete with detailed photographs throughout, learn how to ensure you’re buying and storing oils to retain their potency and the best treatments for individual oils to treat specific complaints—from beauty and stress management to chronic ailments and ill health.The Complete Essential Oils Sourcebook is beautiful, authoritative, and comprehensive—a must for any aromatherapy enthusiast. Copyright (#ua1f42d25-06c7-5241-a2b9-22ec6c146de1) Thorsons An imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 1 London Bridge Street London SE1 9GF www.harpercollins.co.uk (http://www.harpercollins.co.uk) First published as The Complete Illustrated Guide to Aromatherapy by Harper Element in 1997. This revised edition published by Thorsons 2016 Text © Julia Lawless 1997, 2001, 2016 Cover and layout design by Rosamund Saunders Cover and interior photographs © iStock Note from the Publisher Any information given in this book is not intended to be taken as a replacement for medical advice. Any person with a condition requiring medical attention should consult a qualified practitioner or therapist. A catalogue record of this book is available from the British Library Julia Lawless asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the nonexclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this e-book on screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of HarperCollins e-books. Find out about HarperCollins and the environment at www.harpercollins.co.uk/green (http://www.harpercollins.co.uk/green) Source ISBN 9780007950898 Ebook Edition © December 2015 ISBN: 9780008174019 Version: 2015-12-04 Contents Cover (#u6fdaa98c-f286-5771-a626-035404f31624) Title page (#u40764ac5-44d5-51e6-b9c3-0cfcd24c667a) Copyright Preface Introduction How to use this book Part one: Aspects of aromatherapy Approaches to aromatherapy SIMPLE AROMATHERAPY A holistic approach The aromatic medicine chest Aromatic bathing Therapeutic massage and body oils Vaporized oils and steam inhalation Simple medicinal and household uses Making a potpourri COSMETIC AROMATHERAPY The skin and its health Beauty and rejuvenation Essential oils for the skin and hair Skin-care routine Oils and creams Flower waters and steams Toiletries and treatments AROMATHERAPY AND PERFUMERY Perfume and personality Formulating an individual blend The art of perfume blending Fragrance families Part Two: Aromatherapy massage Aromatherapy massage Touch and smell: a healing synergy Massage techniques Effleurage—stroking movements Petrissage—kneading movements Friction—rubbing movements Tapotement—percussion-like movements Other useful techniques GIVING A MASSAGE The complete massage sequence The back The legs (back) The legs (front) The feet The hands and arms The abdomen and chest The neck The face and scalp Massage for specific areas Self-massage treatments Massage during pregnancy Baby massage Sports and detoxifying massage Sensual massage Base oils to use as carrier oils Part Three: Aromatic remedies An index of ailments and treatment MEDICAL AROMATHERAPY CLINICAL AROMATHERAPY Diagnosis and prescription The chemistry of essential oils AROMATIC REMEDIES The skin: first aid Bruises Burns Cuts/wounds Sunburn Stings/bites The skin: skin disorders Eczema Barber’s rash Athlete’s foot Abscesses/boils Acne vulgaris Warts/verrucae Corns/calluses Nail infections Dhobi itch Heat rash Impetigo Ulceration Psoriasis Ringworm Scabies Chilblains Cold sores The skin: beauty care Aging skin Oily skin Dry skin Cracked skin Scarred skin Sensitive skin and thread veins Perspiration Hair and scalp care Greasy hair Alopecia Dandruff Dry/damaged hair Head lice Bones, muscles and joints Rheumatism Sprains/strains Muscular pain Arthritis Cramp Bursitis The circulatory system and heart Arteriosclerosis High blood pressure Low blood pressure Palpitations Cellulite Hemorrhoids Varicose veins Edema The respiratory system Colds Coughs Bronchitis Asthma Hay fever Sinusitis Earache/otitis Throat infections Mouth, teeth, and gums Toothache/tooth abscess Mouth and gum infections Mouth ulcers Halitosis The digestive system Constipation Diarrhea Dyspepsia Liver congestion Irritable bowel syndrome Nausea/vomiting The genitourinary/endocrine systems Dysmenorrhea Menorrhagia Menopause Amenorrhea PMS/PMT Candida/thrush Cystitis and urethritis Leucorrhea and pruritus Genital herpes Sexual problems Pregnancy Childbirth Immune system: infectious diseases Immune system Mumps Whooping cough Chicken pox Measles and rubella Influenza Fever The nervous system Anxiety Headaches Insomnia Depression Debility Epilepsy Faintness/shock Jetlag Stress Neuralgia Part four: Index of essential oils Yarrow, Achillea millefolium Dill seed, Anethum graveolens Angelica root, Angelica archangelica Rosewood/bois de rose, Aniba rosaedora Celery seed, Apium graveolens Frankincense/olibanum, Boswellia carteri Ylang ylang, Cananga odorata forma genuina Elemi, Canarium luzonicum Cedarwood, Atlas, Cedrus atlantica Chamomile, Roman, Chamaemelum nobilis/ Anthemis nobilis Chamomile, German/blue, Chamomila matricario/ Matricaria recutita Camphor, white, Cinnamomum camphora Cinnamon leaf, Cinnamomum zeylanicum Lime, Citrus aurantifolia Petitgrain, orange, Citrus aurantium var. amara Neroli Citrus aurantium var. amara Bergamot, Citrus bergamia Lemon, Citrus limon Grapefruit, Citrus x paradisi Mandarin, Citrus reticulata Orange, sweet, Citrus sinensis/ Citrus aurantium var. dulcis Myrrh, Commiphora myrrh Coriander, Coriandrum sativum Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens Lemongrass, West Indian, Cymbopogon citratus Palmarosa, Cymbopogon martinii var. martinii Citronella, Cymbopogon nardus Carrot seed, Daucus carota Cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum Lemon eucalyptus, Eucalyptus citriodora Eucalyptus blue gum, Eucalyptus globulus var. globulus Galbanum, Ferula gumbosa Fennel, sweet, Foeniculum vulgare Hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis Jasmine, Jasminum officinale Juniper, Juniperus communis Cedarwood, Virginian, Juniperus virginiana Lavender, true, Lavandula angustifolia/L.officinalis Tea tree, Melaleuca alternifolia Cajeput, Melaleuca cajeputi Melissa/lemon balm, Melissa officinalis Peppermint, Mentha x piperata Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans Myrtle, Myrtus communis Basil, sweet/French, Ocimum basilicum Marjoram, sweet, Origanum marjorana/Marjorana hortensis Geranium, rose, Pelargonium graveolens Parsley seed, Petroselinum crispum Bay, West Indian, Pimenta acris Aniseed, Pimpinella anisum Pine needle, Scotch, Pinus sylvestris Pepper, black, Piper nigrum Patchouli, Pogostemon patchouli Rose maroc, Rosa centifolia Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis Sage, Spanish, Salvia lavandulifolia Sage, clary, Salvia sclareia Sandalwood, Santalum album Benzoin, Styrax benzoin Clove bud, Syzygium aromaticum Tagetes, Tagetes minuta Thyme, white, Thymus vulgaris Valerian, Valeriana officinalis Andropogon muricatus Vetivert, Vetiveria zizanoides/Andropogon muricatus Ginger, Zingiber officinale STOCKING AN AROMATHERAPY KIT SAFETY GUIDELINES CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS VITAMINS AND DIETARY SOURCES GENERAL GLOSSARY FURTHER READING USEFUL ADDRESSES LIST OF SEARCHABLE TERMS REFERENCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE PUBLISHER This early 15th-century manuscript shows the cultivation of the rose, already long-established at that time. 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