Discover the Most Effective Essential Oils and Remedies for Healing, Emotional Support, Aromatherapy & Self-Care
Recognized throughout history for their spiritual power, healing effects, and pleasing aromas, essential oils are must-have tools on the journey to wellness in mind, body, and spirit. Filled with tips, techniques, and hundreds of recipes, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Essential Oils shares the most important and up-to-date information about essential oils, including extraction methods, blending, perfume notes, medicinal remedies, personal care products, aromatherapy, spiritual and magical uses, chakras, feng shui, and much, much more.
Detailed profiles for 68 essential oils, including:
Amyris • Angelica • Basil • Bay Laurel • Cajeput • Caraway Seed • Cypress • Elemi • Eucalyptus • Fir Needle • Frankincense • Geranium • Ginger • Hyssop • Juniper Berry • Lavender • Lime • Mandarin • Marjoram • Myrrh • Niaouli • Orange • Palmarosa • Patchouli • Peppermint • Petitgrain • Rose • Rosemary • Sage • Sandalwood • Spearmint • Tea Tree • Thyme • Vetiver • Ylang-Ylang
Descriptions of 12 carrier oils and 2 infused oils:
Almond • Apricot • Avocado • Borage • Calendula • Coconut • Evening Primrose • Hazelnut • Jojoba • Olive • Rosehip Seed • Sesame • St. John's Wort • Sunflower
Remedies for 75 common ailments, including:
Acne • Arthritis • Athlete's Foot • Blisters • Bronchitis • Bruises • Chapped Skin • Colds • Corns • Dermatitis • Eczema • Fever • Flu • Hay Fever • Headaches • Inflammation • Insomnia • Jet Lag • Migraines • Muscle Aches • Nausea • Psoriasis • Sinus Infection • Sprains • Stress • Tendonitis
Recipes for 100 personal and home care products, including:
Birthday Perfume Blends • Bath Bombs • Bath Oils & Salts • Facial & Hand Scrubs • Hair Conditioner • Massage Oils • Moisturizers • Scented Candles • Shower Melts • Toners & Astringents • Aromatherapy Room Spray • Carpet Powder • Fridge Freshener • Furniture Polish • Glass Cleaner • Microwave Cleaner • Mold Inhibitor • Natural Pest Control • Surface Cleaners
By:
Sandra Kynes
Imprint: Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Volume: 13
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 203mm,
ISBN: 9780738756875
ISBN 10: 0738756873
Pages: 480
Publication Date: 08 August 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Contents List of Figures xv List of Tables xv Disclaimer xvii Introduction 1 Part One: Background Information 5 Chapter 1: The History of Essential Oils 7 Chapter 2: Essential Oil Extraction Processes 11 Chapter 3: Carrier Oils 17 Chapter 4: The Importance of Scientific Names and Safety Guidelines 21 Part Two: How to Choose and Blend Oils for Scent 27 Chapter 5: Choosing Essential Oils by Perfume Note 29 Chapter 6: Choosing Essential Oils by Scent Group and Sun Sign 33 Chapter 7: Perfume Blending Basics 39 Part Three: How to Make and Use Medicinal Remedies 43 Chapter 8: Essential Oil Remedies 45 Chapter 9: Ailments, Oils, and Treatments 53 Part Four: Personal Care and Well-Being 65 Chapter 10: Personal Care Products 67 Chapter 11: Aromatherapy and Well-Being 77 Chapter 12: The Chakras and Well-Being 83 Chapter 13: Spiritual and Magical Uses of Essential Oils 89 Part Five: Using Essential Oils in the Home 97 Chapter 14: Caring for the Home 99 Chapter 15: Balance Energy in the Home with Aromatic Feng Shui 109 Part Six: Essential Oil Profiles 113 Amyris 114 Angelica 116 Anise Seed 118 Basil 120 Bay Laurel 122 Bergamot 124 Black Pepper 126 Cajeput 128 Caraway Seed 130 Cardamom 132 Carrot Seed 134 The Cedarwood Oils 136 Cedarwood, Atlas 136 Cedarwood, Virginia 138 The Chamomiles 140 Chamomile, German 140 Chamomile, Roman 142 Cinnamon Leaf 144 Citronella 146 Clove Bud 149 Coriander 151 Cypress 153 Elemi 155 The Eucalyptus Oils 157 Eucalyptus, Blue 157 Eucalyptus, Lemon 159 Fennel, Sweet 161 Fir Needle 163 Frankincense 165 Geranium 167 Ginger 169 Grapefruit 171 Helichrysum 173 Hyssop 176 Juniper Berry 178 Lavender 180 Lemon 182 Lemon Balm 184 The Lemongrass Oils 186 Lemongrass, East Indian 187 Lemongrass, West Indian 187 Lime 189 Mandarin 191 Manuka 193 Marjoram 196 The Mint Oils 198 Peppermint 198 Spearmint 200 Myrrh 202 Niaouli 204 The Orange Oils 206 Neroli 207 Orange 209 Petitgrain 211 Palmarosa 213 Patchouli 215 Pine 217 Ravintsara 220 Rose 222 Rosemary 224 The Sage Oils 226 Clary Sage 227 Spanish Sage 229 Sandalwood 231 Tea Tree 233 Thyme 235 Vetiver 237 Ylang-Ylang 239 Part Seven: Carrier Oils and Other Ingredients 243 Carrier Oil Profiles 243 Almond, Sweet 244 Apricot 244 Avocado 245 Borage 246 Coconut 246 Evening Primrose 247 Hazelnut 247 Jojoba 248 Olive 248 Rosehip Seed 249 Sesame 249 Sunflower 250 Infused Oils 250 Calendula 251 St. John's Wort 251 How to Make Your Own Infused Oil 252 Other Commonly Used Ingredients 252 Aloe Gel 252 Beeswax 254 Butters 255 Cocoa Butter 255 Shea Butter 256 Citric Acid 256 Epsom Salt 257 Flower Water 257 Water 258 Witch Hazel 258 Summary 261 Appendix: Conversions and Measurements 263 Glossaries 265 Bibliography 271 Index 281
Sandra Kynes (Mid-coast Maine) is a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids and the author of twenty-one books, including The Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, Magical Faery Plants, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences, Mixing Essential Oils for Magic, and Sea Magic. Additionally, her work has been featured in Utne Reader, The Portal, and Circle Magazine. Sandra's writing also appears regularly in Llewellyn's popular almanacs and datebooks. Visit her at Kynes.net.
