Understanding Hydrolats: The Specific Hydrosols for Aromatherapy: A Guide for Health Professionals

by Len Price Cert, Shirley Price Cert Ed FISPA MIFA FIAM

Distilled waters, or hydrosols, are therapeutic in many ways, and yet little has been written to make clear their properties and clinical applications. This book details the nature, properties (where known) and nomenclature of hydrosols, and gathers in one source the sure and sensible facts about distilled waters. Already used by aromatherapists interested in extending their therapeutic range, this book will provide all therapists with the confidence to practice safely with a sure understanding of the value of hydrosols.Dispels confusion over what hydrolats and distilled waters actually are ― equipping the therapist to make accurate choices in what to use for effective therapeutic interventions.Analyzes the science of hydrolats and sorts fact from wild claim.Extends the range of therapeutic interventions available to the practicing aromatherapist/massage therapist.

300 pages, Paperback

First published August 9, 2004

Reviews

[Li]

The more I read Price's and Price's books, the more I love them. they research everything and unlike many books reference their resources. They use both scientific and practioner's/holistic data, which having studied plants from both a scientific as well as alternative approach, I think is important and great to see all the different sides of aromatherapy. Just started this one, and it's exciting since there are only a handful of easily available books on hydrosols/distillates/hydrolats/floral and herbal waters.

Cheers,
Li