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Hydrosols: The Next Aromatherapy
• The first book devoted exclusively to aromatic hydrosols--gentle, water-based plant extracts that expand the healing, cosmetic, and culinary applications of aromatherapy.
• The newest development in the field of aromatherapy.
• The homeopathic form of aromatic treatment that is the perfect complement to other forms of vibrational medicine.
• A comprehensive reference with more than 100 recipes and formulas for using hydrosols as well as sources of supply.
• With an introduction by Kurt Schnaubelt, author of Advanced Aromatherapy and Medical Aromatherapy .
Hydrosols is one of the most anticipated books in the world of holistic health because it introduces a revolutionary new use of essential oils in aromatic treatment. Hydrosols, or hydrolates, are the pure, water-based solutions created when essential oils are steam distilled. Through this process, a potent, yet subtle form of medicine is created, one that is able to be ingested as well as applied directly to the skin, unlike most pure essential oils. In fact, hydrosols are considered the homeopathic version of aromatherapy, and as such are ideal for use with children, animals, and those with fragile immune systems.
Suzanne Catty details the specifics of 67 hydrosols, provides formulas to treat more than 50 health concerns, and offers 40 delicious recipes in which hydrosols can be used. Her section on pets will help owners deal with urinary tract and digestive problems as well as grooming and odor issues. She also shows how hydrosols can be used with other forms of vibrational medicine and with feng shui, geomancy, and dowsing.
• The newest development in the field of aromatherapy.
• The homeopathic form of aromatic treatment that is the perfect complement to other forms of vibrational medicine.
• A comprehensive reference with more than 100 recipes and formulas for using hydrosols as well as sources of supply.
• With an introduction by Kurt Schnaubelt, author of Advanced Aromatherapy and Medical Aromatherapy .
Hydrosols is one of the most anticipated books in the world of holistic health because it introduces a revolutionary new use of essential oils in aromatic treatment. Hydrosols, or hydrolates, are the pure, water-based solutions created when essential oils are steam distilled. Through this process, a potent, yet subtle form of medicine is created, one that is able to be ingested as well as applied directly to the skin, unlike most pure essential oils. In fact, hydrosols are considered the homeopathic version of aromatherapy, and as such are ideal for use with children, animals, and those with fragile immune systems.
Suzanne Catty details the specifics of 67 hydrosols, provides formulas to treat more than 50 health concerns, and offers 40 delicious recipes in which hydrosols can be used. Her section on pets will help owners deal with urinary tract and digestive problems as well as grooming and odor issues. She also shows how hydrosols can be used with other forms of vibrational medicine and with feng shui, geomancy, and dowsing.
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352 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2001
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May 5, 2016
Suzanne explained hydrosols and their various uses in great detail in her book. There are not many books out there on hydrosols, this one should be on your bookshelf.
November 17, 2017
Even though this was published in 2001, it is very dated. Catty makes some bold claims for the uses of the hydrosols, but does not back this up with any evidence, we seem to have to take her at her word.
One of the bigger let downs of this book is the tying in with less reputable healing modalities i.e. crystal healing, vibrational healing, and in particular homeopathy (hydrosols, unlike homeopathy, do actually contain something of the plants they are derived from).
Beware, some of the recipes call for neat application/internal use of essential oils... this is a big no-no, unless you are taking it as directed by a properly qualified aromatherapist.
Despite these glaring issues, the book does highlight hydrosols in and of themselves, and this is a good thing, and when used in combination with, or in place of, essential oils, really do offer a deeper breadth to the aromatherapy world.
One of the bigger let downs of this book is the tying in with less reputable healing modalities i.e. crystal healing, vibrational healing, and in particular homeopathy (hydrosols, unlike homeopathy, do actually contain something of the plants they are derived from).
Beware, some of the recipes call for neat application/internal use of essential oils... this is a big no-no, unless you are taking it as directed by a properly qualified aromatherapist.
Despite these glaring issues, the book does highlight hydrosols in and of themselves, and this is a good thing, and when used in combination with, or in place of, essential oils, really do offer a deeper breadth to the aromatherapy world.
February 1, 2023
Wonderful book that opens a whole new world to Aromatherapy. I love the detail on usage, storage and all the background information on Hydrosols. It's a bit harder to read as far as information so this is geared more towards Aromatherapy enthusiasts and Aromatherapists but I highly recommend this book and encourage anyone looking for a mild Aromatherapy to pick this book up.
February 8, 2018
Un ottimo testo sull’argomento
Qualche mese dopo avere scoperto gli idrolati grazie a “Hidrolaterapia” di Lydia Bosson (alla cui recensione rimando), ho voluto approfondire l’argomento e, complici le varie recensioni positive trovate qua e là in rete, ho acquistato questo tomo. E sono stati soldi ben spesi!
La Catty scrive che solitamente gli idrolati sono considerati dei sotto-prodotti degli oli essenziali, ma secondo lei si dovrebbe parlare di co-prodotti, e non potrei essere più d’accordo: più li uso, più ne constato i benefici, al pari degli oli essenziali.
I primi due capitoli dell’opera sono dedicati a un’introduzione agli idrolati (cosa sono, come si ottengono, la loro storia, ecc.) per poi passare al terzo capitolo – la vera gemma dell’opera – che contiene schede monografiche sui vari idrolati. Qui non solo se ne possono trovare le peculiarità e i vari utilizzi, ma anche note personali dell’autrice che consentono una comprensione più a fondo e che avvertono – ove pertinente – quando un particolare uso è sperimentale e non attestato.
Seguono ulteriori capitoli sull’uso degli idrolati per quanto riguarda sia gli esseri umani adulti sia i neonati e i bambini, sia gli animali (in generale e poi, in particolare, anche per cani, gatti, uccelli e altri animali ancora), e anche sull’uso degli idrolati in miscele tra loro e/o in sinergia con altro (p.e. gel all’aloe od oli essenziali).
Da studiare nella sua interezza almeno una volta, e poi da consultare e ri-consultare all’occorrenza.
Qualche mese dopo avere scoperto gli idrolati grazie a “Hidrolaterapia” di Lydia Bosson (alla cui recensione rimando), ho voluto approfondire l’argomento e, complici le varie recensioni positive trovate qua e là in rete, ho acquistato questo tomo. E sono stati soldi ben spesi!
La Catty scrive che solitamente gli idrolati sono considerati dei sotto-prodotti degli oli essenziali, ma secondo lei si dovrebbe parlare di co-prodotti, e non potrei essere più d’accordo: più li uso, più ne constato i benefici, al pari degli oli essenziali.
I primi due capitoli dell’opera sono dedicati a un’introduzione agli idrolati (cosa sono, come si ottengono, la loro storia, ecc.) per poi passare al terzo capitolo – la vera gemma dell’opera – che contiene schede monografiche sui vari idrolati. Qui non solo se ne possono trovare le peculiarità e i vari utilizzi, ma anche note personali dell’autrice che consentono una comprensione più a fondo e che avvertono – ove pertinente – quando un particolare uso è sperimentale e non attestato.
Seguono ulteriori capitoli sull’uso degli idrolati per quanto riguarda sia gli esseri umani adulti sia i neonati e i bambini, sia gli animali (in generale e poi, in particolare, anche per cani, gatti, uccelli e altri animali ancora), e anche sull’uso degli idrolati in miscele tra loro e/o in sinergia con altro (p.e. gel all’aloe od oli essenziali).
Da studiare nella sua interezza almeno una volta, e poi da consultare e ri-consultare all’occorrenza.
April 1, 2017
Catty's work was a breakthrough volume in modern hydrosol usage. The author's arguments for hydrosol usage in pediatrics is very agreeable and quite sound from a therapeutic perspective. Hydrosol monographs lack references which leave the reader to wonder if the biophysical actions were determined based off actual chemical analysis or through extrapolation of other botanical forms such as teas or tinctures. The reader may wish to consider more updated works prior to planning a hydrosol treatment plan.
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