Llewellyn's Complete Book of Essential Oils: How to Blend, Diffuse, Create Remedies, and Use in Everyday Life

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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

Author Bio

Sandra Kynes (Mid-coast Maine) is a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids and the author of nineteen books, including Star Magic, 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.