Aromatherapy Books and Information
Aromatic oils have been used since ancient times as natural healing
agents, and their effectiveness has been validated by modern scientific
research.
Each oil has specific uses, and combinations of various oils can enhance
their power. Although the substances are natural, it is wise to consult
an experienced and knowledgable guide - whether a person, a reputable
website, or an authoratative book or video.
My personal favorite is The
Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann
Worwood. (See our page of Aromatherapy Book Reviews.)
Books and Videos on Aromatherapy
Available in association with Amazon.com
Aromatherapy
with Valerie Ann Worwood
Available in the following formats: VHS DVD
While this video may be titled Aromatherapy, it's as much about self-massage
as it is about treating yourself with essential oils. Valerie Ann
Worwood is an excellent guide to the benefits of aromatherapy--using
scents to soothe and heal--for the whole family, and the sections
on how to give yourself a massage are alone worth the price of this
tape.
Worwood begins with the mixing of oils. The video sleeve contains
a guide to which oils work for specific desired results (for instance,
lemon oil is good for the body and soul, for use as a sedative, and
for increasing concentration), and she mixes a few concoctions to
illustrate. She then moves on to first aid, healing cuts and burns,
stimulating aching feet, and helping a young child fall asleep.
Next is aromatherapy in beauty regimes. The face massage is soothing,
and she claims it will help release tension, increase circulation,
improve texture, and revitalize the face. Scents in baths and showers
follow, and then the section on stress, tension, and self-massage.
The self-massage is demonstrated slowly enough that it's easy to follow.
Who needs a masseuse? With Worwood as a guide, you can calm the aching
muscles of your shoulders, neck, arm, breasts, hip, back, and bottom
all by your lonesome (note: there is a bit of nudity in the demonstration).
She finishes the video with environmental perfuming--scenting your
living space. Warning: after viewing this video you may go overboard
on purchasing the oils. But at least you and your home will be pleasingly
aromatized. -Jenny Brown, Amazon.com
Also by Valerie Ann Worwood:
The
Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
The
Fragrant Mind: Aromatherapy for Personality, Mind, Mood, and Emotion
Scents
& Scentuality : Essential Oils & Aromatherapy for Romance,
Love, and Sex
Aromatherapy
for the Healthy Child: More Than 300 Natural, Non-Toxic, and Fragrant
Essential Oil Blends
The
Fragrant Heavens
More Aromatherapy Books:
Making
Aromatherapy Creams and Lotions: 101 Natural Formulas to Revitalize
& Nourish Your Skin
by Donna Maria, Donna Maria Coles Johnson
Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit: Restoring Emotional and Mental
Balance with Essential Oils
by Gabriel Mojay
375
Essential Oils and Hydrosols
by Jeanne Rose
The
Practice of Aromatherapy: A Classic Compendium of Plant Medicines
and Their Healing Properties
by Jean Valnet, Robert Tisserand (Editor)
Gattefosse's
Aromatherapy: the First Book on Aromatherapy
by Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, Robert B. Tisserand (Editor)
The
Art of Aromatherapy: The Healing and Beautifying Properties of
the Essential Oils of Flowers and Herbs
by Robert B. Tisserand
Essential
Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals
by Robert Tisserand
The
Autonomic Nervous System and Aromatherapy
by Jennine Stromkins
Aromatherapy
Workbook: Understanding Essential Oils from Plant to Bottle
by Shirley Price
Aromatherapy
for Health Professionals
by Shirley Price, Len Price
Natural
Home Health Care Using Essential Oils
by Daniel Penoel, MD.
Clinical
Aromatherapy in Nursing
by Jane Buckle
Advanced
Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy
by Kurt Schnaubelt
Aromatherapy Resources
National Association for Holistic
Aromatherapy
