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.













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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

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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











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