The Art of Aromatherapy: The Healing and Beautifying Properties of the Essential Oils of Flowers and Herbs
(Paperback, Original ed.)
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The Art of Aromatherapy: The Healing and Beautifying Properties of the Essential Oils of Flowers and Herbs
By (Author) Robert Tisserand
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
1st April 1978
Original ed.
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
615.3
Physical Properties
Paperback
320
363g
Description
This complete, practical guide shows how to use the essential oils of flowers and herbs as a gentle yet effective method of natural healing. Beginning with the history and use of essential oils in cosmetics and perfumes from ancient Egyptian times to the present day, the author details 29 essences, with their properties and applications in more than 100 conditions, ranging from emotional stress to skin disorders.
Includes easy-to-prepare recipes for massage and medicinal oils, facial masks, ointments, and aromatic baths.
Explains the importance of essential oils in Swedish, shiatsu, and neuromuscular massage.
Provides tables of evaporation rates, odor intensity, therapeutic index, and glossary of medical terms.
Reviews
"Robert Tisserand is often called the father of modern aromatherapy, although the art of using essential oils from plants dates back some 5,000 years to the ancient Egyptians. Tisserand brought the practice into modern popularity with his 1977 book, The Art of Aromatherapy."-- "Delicious"
Author Bio
Robert B. Tisserand is often called the father of modern aromatherapy, as it was he who brought the practice into popularity with the publication of this book. He lectures around the world, and has been actively engaged in teaching and writing about aromatherapy for twenty years. He is also the author of The Practice of Aromatherapy.
