The Complete Illustrated Guide to Aromatherapy

By: Julia Lawless;

Language: English

Quality: Good

Genre: Guide,

ISBN: 9780007131082

SKU: BE500454901580

Pages: 230

Description: This encyclopaedia of remedies and techniques covers every application of aromatherapy, from cosmetics and clincial aromatherapy, to perfumery, and explains how aromatic oils can be used simply and effectively to treat a wide range of health complaints. The Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all practised aromatherapy, but it was only in the 1980s and 1990s that the benefits of aromatic oils were generally recognized. Many essential oils have antiseptic and revitalizing properties, and have been proven to benefit people suffering with stress-related disorders, respiratory and skin problems. This encyclopaedia of remedies and techniques covers every application of aromatherapy from cosmetics and clincial aromatherapy to perfumery, and explains how aromatics oils can be used simply and effectively to treat a wide range of health complaints.