Aromatherapy - Jo Richardson

Essential oils have been used through the ages to benefit the body and promote a general sense of well-being. Aromatherapy offers some 100 inspiring ideas for harnessing the life-enhancing qualities of natural fragrances, all in a compact, user-friendly package. The book begins with an Introduction to the origins and traditions of aromatherapy, and continues by showing how to prepare and extract essential oils. The properties of 34 of the most widely known and useful oils are detailed. "The Ilealing Touch" looks at aromatherapy massage: which oils help which illnesses and muscular pains. Step-by-step photo-sequences, meanwhile, show how to master the different massage techniques, such as effleurage and muscle rolling. "Aromatic Interiors" follows with ideas (and recipes) for ensuring that the beneficial powers of natural aromas are ever-present in the home, through the use of potpourris, seented woods, fragrant candles, and herbal pillows. "Body Fragrances" offers techniques for revitalising the outer body, with recipes for herbal bath gels, skin fresheners, scented moisturisers, and much more.;"Outdoor Aromas" shows how to make the most of natural scents, outdoors, showing how to cultivate plants and flowers that are known for their relaxing and delightful fragrances. The final chapter, "Aromatic Edibles", reminds you to look after the inner person, tempting you with restorative herbal teas and nourishing aromatic foods.