The Fragrant Heavens

by Valerie Ann Worwood

The search for spiritual enlightenment has become a major force in the modern world, as people seek a sense of being that goes beyond their need for material goods. With The Fragrant Heavens Valerie Ann Worwood breaks new ground by examining the use of fragrance in spirituality.Drawing on the pioneering research of eminent scientists and leading spiritual teachers, The Fragrant Heavens provides comprehensive advice on the use of fragrance in many fields of spiritual practice being used today. It describes how plant energies can effect a positive connection between the physical and spiritual self, and how fragrance is associated with the human aura. Extensive exercises and formulas demonstrate how aroma can be used in healing, prayer and meditation. Finally, The Fragrant Heavens provides a definitive reference to over seventy oils, explaining their uses with regard to spiritual and vibrational medicine.Valerie Ann Worwood began her study of how the body, mind and spirit are enhanced through the use of essential oils and aromatherapy treatments in her bestselling books The Fragrant Pharmacy and The Fragrant Mind . Now, in The Fragrant Heavens , she concludes her exploration, providing a truly revelatory and comprehensive study that will guide you in your search for spiritual awareness.

Genres: Spirituality, Health, Reference

Paperback

First published July 28, 1999

About the author

Valerie Ann Worwood is an aromatherapist, a reflexologist, a member of the London and counties society of Physiologists, and as Chairman of Research is an active member of the International Federation of Aromatherapists. She runs her own clinic in Romford, England, conducts research on aromatherapy and its effects on endometriosis and infertility, and is a consultant to several natural beauty and health clinics. In addition, she lectures all over the world on the benefits of aromatherapy and essential oils.

Dr. Worwood has long been interested in natural medicines. Her study of essential oils was stimulated by her discovery of just how effective their medicinal qualities are, and this interest has led her to making a full exploration of all their life-enhancing qualities.

Reviews

[Suzanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

The spiritual dimensions of perfume and fragrance. Recommended.

[Kimbo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book. Chapter One opens with stories about the "singing forest" - a lovely idea. But there is advice on making body oils, cleansing the atmosphere of the home, cleansing the chakras, using music, sound, color, and reiki for healing, etc. Also a lot of interesting research on aromatic traditions. Both functional and interesting - worth the read.

[Aqiylah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book delves head first into the connection between fragrance and spirituality. Useful for both the lay person and practitioner interested in aromatherapy and healing. One of my favorite reference books!

[Ross Ricketts · Rating 3 out of 5]

With all due respect to Valerie who I am sure is an expert in Aromatherapy I found this book disappointing. You could not escape her strong proclivity towards Christianity by the many references to the Bible.

At times I felt I had to ground myself and stop thinking about fairies and the psychic world.

The E/book presentation was very poor the reference to the oils could hardly be seen or enlarged.
I now think twice about ordering a book based on positive comments made by others on Amazon.

[Vermillion · Rating 4 out of 5]

Valerie Ann Worwood is probably the best writer on aromatherapy in the UK. I would have liked the book chapters arranged in a slightly different order, but apart from that, it's very good.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must for serious essential oil practitioners. A spiritual look at oils and the integration of body, mind, souls.

[Lelayna]

great beginngs

[Tracey-anne McCartney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything is connected and aromas can bring back a memory in an instant. If you want to know more, there's a few more in this series. Great books.

[Patricia Morgunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference book for aromatherapy enthusiasts as well as professional healers.