Author: Wanda Sellar

Number of Pages: 192

Cover: Paperback

More and more people are discovering the benefits of essential oils. Hoever, while the oils are safe in the hands of trained therapists, many consumers could be asking for trouble if not forewarned about the oils' various proprties.

This directory is a guide to using essential oils safely, healthfully and wisely. It includes all those in popular use, as well as many more unusual oils. Each oil is extensively categorised, including helpful information about its:

• Aroma and sources
• History and myths
• Properties and precautions
• Chemical constituents
• Effects on the mind, body and skin
• Use in blends

With an extensive glossary and blending chart, this text is a ready reckoner that no aromatherapist should be without.