The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy

by Salvatore Battaglia

The modern holistic aromatherapist needs to be a multi-disciplined practitioner with training in remedial therapies, counselling, chemistry, botany, pharmacology, anatomy, physiology & pathophysiology. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy covers all these topics with information derived from the wisdom of the past to the latest pharmacological & clinical studies. The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy is internationally acclaimed as the most comprehensive text book on aromatherapy. The second edition includes sections on: - Quality control of essential oils - Latest information on essential oil safety - Essential oil chemistry - Pharmacological studies on essential oils - Olfaction & the psychological effects of essential oils - Subtle aromatherapy - The role of aromatherapy in primary health care - Comprehensive monographs of over 80 essential oils - Detailed studies of conditions for each body system - The role of aromatherapy in day spa treatments & much, much more. The Complete guide to aromatherapy is written for everyone who needs to be thoroughly familiar with the art & science of aromatherapy, whether it be for personal use, for the student of aromatherapy, for the professional aromatherapist & for the pharmacist, nurse, doctor or health professional.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

Reviews

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent for all readings regarding natural therapies, properties and chemistry of essential oils. Well worth the money. Good for creating your own blends of essential oils, aromatic blends.

[Noel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably the best book on aromatherapy there is. Not entirely comprehensive as it doesn't include some of the rarer oils, but would be a great textbook for a college level course on the subject if such a thing existed.

[SunnieK · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my first "go to references" when conducting research into an essential oil or finding a blend that can work for particular issues.

[Patricia Morgunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for any serious student of Aromatherapy practice, covers history, health conditions, anatomy and detailed oil and carried oil information.A great source of chemical understanding of the oils also included.

[Desley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thorough Resource for Aromatherapists

[Charlotta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book that I come back to often

[Tami Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent source for safe use and medicinal use of aromatherapy. Easy to use and find what you are looking for as a reference as well.

[Susan Brougher · Rating 5 out of 5]

More than a 10 star book! So much valuable information shared in a simple format, accurate and easy to understand even for a beginner. As a nurse, aromatherapist, and energy healer, I especially loved its comprehensive layout of the essential oils and the body systems. For example it lists for each essential oil: synonyms, family, botany/origin, method of extraction, characteristics, history/traditional use, chemical composition, pharmacology/clinical studies, therapeutic actions, indications (body systems), energetics, personality profile, mode of application, and safety tips! Can anyone ask for more??? For what this book has given me over the years and continues to provide, I would say it's worth twice the amount of money I spent. I purchased it when recommended for my year long study through The Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy, principally taught by Gabriel Mojay, Author of Aromatherapy for the Spirit, and other notable experts. I recommend this book more than highly! And even for someone not deeply into using essential oils there is a wealth of basic medical information covering major body systems that can help a person get to know how their own body works so they can begin to heal.

[Li]

I'm only about 1/4 through this, but I think out of the many aromatherapy books I've read (60+) this book so far definitely deserves the title 'complete guide'

[Natasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

FABULOUS! Wonderful reference guide!
Warning: if you have not had any training in Aromatherapy this book can be very overwhelming.

[Broughps · Rating 4 out of 5]

Only thing keeping this from being 5 stars is some essential oils are missing.